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Card Injury Report
Daily status update on card values. Which cards are declining? Which are recovering? Updated every 24 hours.
40
Cards on Report
6
Out (Major)
12
Returning
13.7%
Avg Decline
40 cards on the injury report
How to Read the Injury Report
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OUT
Card value down 20%+ with no near-term recovery catalyst. Consider selling or holding long-term only.
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QUESTIONABLE
Card value down 10-25%. Could go either way. Monitor for news that changes the outlook.
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DAY-TO-DAY
Minor dip of 3-12%. Normal market fluctuation. Usually resolves within days.
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PROBABLE
Slight wobble under 8%. Card is likely fine. May be a micro buying opportunity.
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RETURNING FROM IR
Card is recovering from a previous dip. Value trending up 3-15%. Momentum is positive.
Injury Report Trading Tips
- 1. Cards marked “OUT” are highest-risk but highest-reward if the player recovers
- 2. “RETURNING FROM IR” cards are the safest buy-the-dip plays — momentum is already positive
- 3. “DAY-TO-DAY” dips often fully recover within a week — patience is usually rewarded
- 4. Never catch a falling knife: wait for “QUESTIONABLE” cards to stabilize before buying
- 5. Use the Price Watchlist to track injured cards and get alerts when they start recovering
- 6. Check back daily — the injury report updates every 24 hours with fresh analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Card Injury Report?
The Card Injury Report uses the familiar sports injury report format to track card value movements. Cards are classified as Out (major decline 20%+), Questionable (10-25% decline), Day-to-Day (minor 3-12% dip), Probable (slight wobble), or Returning from IR (recovering from a previous dip). It helps collectors identify buy-the-dip opportunities and avoid catching falling knives.
How often is the injury report updated?
The injury report refreshes daily with new analysis based on simulated market movements. Check back each day for the latest status updates on card values across all four major sports.
Should I buy cards marked as Out?
Cards marked Out carry the highest risk but also the highest potential reward. Only buy if you believe in the player long-term and can afford to hold for 3-12 months. If the player recovers or has a breakout season, these cards can see massive gains. However, some may never recover to previous values.
What does Returning from IR mean for cards?
Returning from IR means a card that previously declined is now trending upward. These are often the safest buy-the-dip plays because the worst is likely behind them and positive momentum is building. They typically have clear catalysts driving the recovery — like a player returning from injury, making an All-Star team, or getting traded to a contender.
Are these real price movements?
The injury report uses simulated price movements based on real card data and market patterns. It represents the types of fluctuations that commonly occur in the card market. Use the card detail links and eBay search to verify current real-world prices before making purchasing decisions.