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2021 Panini Chronicles Baseball Hobby Box
Panini baseball
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Other releases of Panini Chronicles
Frequently asked
What makes 2021 Panini Chronicles different from other baseball sets?
It's an anthology product pulling from over 20 different Panini brands that didn't get standalone releases that year. You get a ton of variety in card designs and styles all in one box, mixing vintage-inspired looks with modern parallels.
What are the key rookies and stars in this set?
The 50-card Chronicles base set features Fernando Tatis Jr., Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and other established stars. The America's Pastime insert (100 cards) includes rookies like Jarred Kelenic, Casey Mize, and Ke'Bryan Hayes alongside veterans.
How many autographs should I expect per hobby box?
You'll get 3 autographs per hobby box on average. They come from Origins Rookie Jumbo Materials, Chromium Obsidian, Luminance, or America's Pastime autograph subsets. The exact player and card type varies.
What are the main parallels and how do they work?
The Chronicles base set has parallels ranging from /100 (Red) down to 1/1 (Black and Printing Plates). America's Pastime has its own parallel tiers from /99 (Blue) to 1/1 (Holo Platinum Blue). Certified includes Mirror parallels (Gold, Green, Black) exclusive to hobby boxes.
What's the difference between hobby and blaster boxes?
Hobby boxes have 6 packs with 8 cards each and come with 3 autographs, 1 memorabilia, 6 acetate, and 6 Obsidian cards. Blaster boxes have 4 packs with 5 cards each and are designed for casual collectors. Hobby boxes also get exclusive Mirror parallels.
Is this a good value compared to other 2021 baseball products?
Chronicles offers a lot of variety and guaranteed hits (3 autos per hobby box), but it's an anthology so you're chasing cards across 20+ different brand designs. If you like variety and don't mind the mixed aesthetic, it's solid. If you prefer a cohesive look, you might prefer a focused brand release.
What are the acetate and Obsidian cards?
Acetate cards appear in several brands like Clearly Donruss, Clear Vision, and Magnitude, giving them a transparent look. Obsidian is a premium brand with a sleek design; you'll pull 6 per hobby box as either base or parallels, and it also has an autograph subset.
What are the best inserts in 2021 Panini Chronicles?
Worth keeping an eye out for: America's Pastime, Origins Rookie Jumbo Materials Autographs, Chromium Obsidian Autographs, Luminance Autographs, Certified Mirror Parallels.
When did 2021 Panini Chronicles come out?
It dropped November 5, 2021.
What's in a 2021 Panini Chronicles hobby box?
6 packs per box, 8 cards per pack (hobby); 4 packs per box, 5 cards per pack (blaster)
Where can I buy 2021 Panini Chronicles?
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| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$160 | ||
| Blaster Box | |
$17 | ||
| Fat Pack Box | |
$70 | ||
| Hobby Box Case | |
$2,500 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 3 retailers we follow for 2021 Panini Chronicles, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2021 Panini Chronicles Baseball
2021 Panini Chronicles is an anthology set mixing over 20 different Panini brands from the vault, featuring a 50-card base set and autographs from rookies and established stars like Fernando Tatis Jr., Mike Trout, and Juan Soto.
Autographs
3 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 6 Acetate cards (Clearly Donruss, Clear Vision, or Magnitude)
- 6 Obsidian base or parallels
Inserts to watch
- America's Pastime 100-card insert set mixing past, present, and future with first-year players; also has its own autograph subset.
- Origins Rookie Jumbo Materials Autographs Oversized cards with hard signatures and bold designs, one of the main autograph sources in the product.
- Chromium Obsidian Autographs Returning autograph set with Electric Etch parallels; base Obsidian cards also available without signatures.
- Luminance Autographs Combines signatures with photography focus, another key autograph chase.
- Certified Mirror Parallels Mirror Gold, Mirror Green, and Mirror Black parallels exclusive to hobby and 1st Off the Line boxes.
Fast facts
- Released
- November 5, 2021
- Box config
- 6 packs per box, 8 cards per pack (hobby); 4 packs per box, 5 cards per pack (blaster)
- Set size
- 100 cards
8 CARDS
PER PACK
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6 PACKS
PER BOX