Growing Value of Mid-Tier and Budget Cards
Traditionally, the Diamond Dynasty economy centered heavily on MLB The Show 25 Stubs top-tier 95+ overall cards. However, the expanded captain boosts applying up to 95 overall players mean that many Gold and low Diamond players now carry increased competitive and market value.

Resulting Trends:
Increased Stub Flow into Mid-Tier Cards: More players are willing to invest stubs in these cards as they can punch above their weight class when boosted.

Reduced Barrier to Entry: This trend makes building competitive squads more accessible to budget-conscious players, broadening market participation.

Price Inflation in Previously Overlooked Cards: Cards like Pablo López or Wilyer Abreu (as mentioned in previous analyses) can see rapid appreciation.

Seasonal and Event-Driven Market Cycles
The Diamond Dynasty economy experiences cyclical trends influenced by MLB seasons, in-game events, and real-world baseball happenings.

Typical Patterns:
Pre-Season and Opening Day Hype: Stub demand surges as players prepare new squads, driving up prices across the board.

Mid-Season Updates: Adjustments to player ratings and captain buffs cause localized price realignments and speculative trading.

End-of-Season and Playoff Push: Demand for clutch performers and high-impact captains spikes, with increased stub spending on elite cards.

Event Drops: Limited-time programs or cheap MLB Stubs challenges introduce new cards that disrupt established market norms temporarily.