2022
2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic Baseball Hobby Box
Topps baseball
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in this set?
The big rookies are Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., Wander Franco, Spencer Torkelson, and several others in the 200-card base set. These appear as base cards and also show up in autograph and insert versions.
How many autographs should I expect per box?
Autographs are rare in Cosmic Chrome. You'll average about one autograph per three boxes. They're not guaranteed hits, so many boxes will have none.
What's the deal with all the refractor parallels?
There are eight refractor tiers: regular Refractors (1:10 packs), Nucleus (1:20 packs), Blue Moon (/99), Gold Interstellar (/50), Orange Galactic (/25), Black Eclipse (/10), Red Flare (/5), and Superfractors (1/1). Each tier gets progressively harder to pull.
Which insert should I chase?
Star Gaze is the most accessible at 1:4 packs and has the most parallels. If you want a real short print, Youth Invasion is a case hit (1 per 12 boxes). Supernova is limited to 100 copies per player, making it a solid mid-tier chase.
What does a typical hobby box contain?
You'll get about 5 Star Gaze, 4 Rocket Arms, 2 Launched Into Orbit, 1 Nucleus Refractor, and 3 additional refractors. The rest of the box is base cards.
How does the design compare to other Chrome products?
Cosmic Chrome uses chromium stock with a space theme, featuring bold, abstract colors and holographic refractors. It's similar in feel to Bowman's Best and Finest but with a galactic twist.
Are there autographs of the top rookies?
Yes. Cosmic Chrome Autographs include 38 players (1:138 packs), and Launched Into Orbit Autographs add 10 more (1:1,418 packs). Star Gaze Autographs are also in the mix. Rookies like Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez, and others have signed versions.
When did 2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic come out?
It dropped November 16, 2022.
What's in a 2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic hobby box?
20 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic?
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2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic Baseball
2022 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball takes the Chrome formula into space with a 200-card set of rookies and veterans, anchored by rookie cards like Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., and Wander Franco. The main draw is the rainbow of refractor parallels and short-print insert sets, though autographs are sparse.
Autographs
1 Autograph per 3 boxes on average
On average per hobby box
- 5 Star Gaze inserts
- 4 Rocket Arms inserts
- 2 Launched Into Orbit inserts
- 1 Nucleus Refractor
- 3 Additional Refractors (non-Nucleus)
Inserts to watch
- Star Gaze 1 in 4 packs The most common insert with the most parallel tiers, including Superfractors.
- Supernova Limited to 100 copies of each base card, highlighting the top explosive players.
- Youth Invasion 1 per case Die-cut short print featuring young stars, one of the hardest inserts to pull.
- Launched Into Orbit 1 in 10 packs Mid-tier insert with Black Eclipse, Red Flare, and Superfractor parallels.
- Rocket Arms 1 in 5 packs Pitcher-focused insert set with refractor parallels.
Fast facts
- Released
- November 16, 2022
- Box config
- 20 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
- Set size
- 200 cards
- Top rookie
- Oneil Cruz