Complete Collections Efficiently
Collections in MLB The Show 25 are a powerful way to MLB The Show 25 Stubs earn stubs, XP, packs, and high-end player cards — but diving into them blindly can waste time and stubs. Instead, focus on efficient collection strategies that give you big returns with minimal investment.
Why Complete Collections?
Each completed team or set collection gives rewards:
Each completed team or set collection gives rewards:
Stubs (often 500–5,000+)
XP, which unlocks Feature Program rewards
Special players or packs tied to Milestone or Set rewards
Progress toward Set Collections (which offer elite players and even more stubs)
How to Complete Collections Efficiently
1. Start with Low-Cost Teams
Target teams with mostly bronze and silver players. These teams often:
1. Start with Low-Cost Teams
Target teams with mostly bronze and silver players. These teams often:
Cost under 5,000 stubs total
Have no or only one gold player
Still give you a solid chunk of stubs and collection progress
Best beginner collections:
Oakland A’s
Miami Marlins
Detroit Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates
These can be knocked out fast — especially by flipping cards on the market or pulling commons from packs.
2. Avoid Diamonds Early On
Diamond players in Live Series sets can cost 10,000 to 100,000+ stubs each. Unless you're building a team around one of those players or going for a specific collection reward (like a Set reward or 99 OVR card), hold off and let prices drop.
Diamond players in Live Series sets can cost 10,000 to 100,000+ stubs each. Unless you're building a team around one of those players or going for a specific collection reward (like a Set reward or 99 OVR card), hold off and let prices drop.
Use the stubs you save to:
Finish more affordable teams
Flip cards for MLB The Show 25 Stubs for sale profit
Buy packs that can help complete other teams