2022

Chrome Sonic

Topps baseball

Rookies

Oneil Cruz headshot
ONEIL CRUZ
Bobby Witt Jr. headshot
BOBBY WITT JR.
Julio Rodriguez headshot
JULIO RODRIGUEZ
Cal Raleigh headshot
CAL RALEIGH
CJ Abrams headshot
CJ ABRAMS

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2022 Topps Chrome Sonic Baseball hobby box

Frequently asked

What are the key rookie cards in this set?
The five short-print rookies (#221-225) are Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Greene, and CJ Abrams. They also appear in the 1996 Youthquake insert set. These are the main chase cards for most collectors.
How is Sonic different from regular 2022 Topps Chrome?
The base set is identical (225 cards), but Sonic has exclusive refractor parallels like the Red/Black Sonic Pulse and Sonic-branded colors (Purple/Yellow, Aqua/Pink, Green/Yellow, Blue/Yellow). The logo placement and CMP codes on the back also differ. Sonic also includes the Expose insert set, which isn't in regular Chrome.
What autographs are in this product?
All autographs are multi-signature cards, either Dual or Triple Autographs. Specific odds aren't published, but they're rare pulls. Combinations include teammates, generational talents at specific positions, and rookies.
What's in a typical Hobby Lite box?
You get 16 packs with 4 cards each. Per box, expect 4 Black and White RayWave Refractors and 1 Numbered Sonic Refractor. The rest is base and other parallels.
Are there parallels I should know about?
Yes, lots. The most common are Refractors (1:3 packs) and Black/White RayWave (1:4 packs). Numbered parallels range from /299 down to /25. The Red/Black Sonic Pulse and Red RayWave are the hardest to pull at 1:2,908 packs each.
How does this compare to regular 2022 Topps Chrome?
Sonic is a late-year release with the same base set but exclusive parallels and inserts. It's generally cheaper than regular Chrome and offers a different parallel chase. If you missed the rookie short prints in regular Chrome, Sonic gives you another shot at them.
What are the best inserts in 2022 Topps Chrome Sonic?
Worth keeping an eye out for: 1996 Youthquake, Expose, Red/Black Sonic Pulse Refractors (1:2,908 packs), Orange/Black Sonic Refractors (1:583 packs).
When did 2022 Topps Chrome Sonic come out?
It dropped February 24, 2023.
What's in a 2022 Topps Chrome Sonic hobby box?
16 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2022 Topps Chrome Sonic?
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Format In USAUSD In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box DA Card World $65
Hobby Box Case DA Card World $1,025

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2022 Topps Chrome Sonic Baseball

2022 Topps Chrome Sonic Baseball is a late-year Chrome release built on the same 225-card base as regular Chrome, but with exclusive refractor parallels and multi-signature autographs. The big chase is the rookie short prints (Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Spencer Torkelson, Hunter Greene, CJ Abrams) and the colorful Sonic-branded parallels like Red/Black Sonic Pulse Refractors.

Autographs

Rare, odds not published

On average per hobby box
  1. 4 Black and White RayWave Refractors
  2. 1 Numbered Sonic Refractor
Inserts to watch
  • 1996 Youthquake 10-card rookie-focused insert set inspired by the original 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball release.
  • Expose 25-card insert set exclusive to Sonic, not found in regular 2022 Topps Chrome.
  • Red/Black Sonic Pulse Refractors 1 in 2,908 packs The rarest base parallel, unnumbered but extremely scarce.
  • Orange/Black Sonic Refractors 1 in 583 packs ; about 1 in 36 boxes Serial numbered to /25, one of the toughest Sonic-exclusive parallels.
Fast facts
Released
February 24, 2023
Box config
16 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Set size
225 cards
Top rookie
Oneil Cruz
4 CARDS PER PACK
=
16 PACKS PER BOX

By CardStock Editorial