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2018 Topps Chrome Update Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in this set?
Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña Jr., Gleyber Torres, Shane Bieber, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. are the marquee rookies. Ohtani commands the highest prices, especially in pink and higher-end refractor parallels.
How do the refractor parallels work?
Base cards come in multiple refractor tiers: Pink Refractors (2 per value pack), Refractors /250 (1:48 packs), X-Fractors /99 (1:119 packs), Gold Refractors /50 (1:236 packs), Red Refractors /25 (1:472 packs), and 1/1 Superfractors (1:11,988 packs). Printing Plates are also 1/1 (1:2,981 packs).
What's An International Affair?
It's the main insert set at 1:2 packs, featuring 20 established stars like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Ronald Acuña Jr. There's also a rare An International Affair Autographs subset (1:26,831 packs) with 10 cards.
How hard are autographs to pull?
Base Autographs are 1:49 packs, so you'd expect roughly one per box on average. Rookie Autographs are brutal at 1:1,451 packs. An International Affair Autographs are nearly impossible at 1:26,831 packs.
Is this a Target-exclusive product?
Yes, 2018 Topps Chrome Update was released exclusively to Target stores the week of October 31st, 2018. It's not available through traditional hobby channels.
What's the set size?
The base set is 100 cards, with a 43-card autograph checklist, a 20-card An International Affair insert set, and a 10-card An International Affair Autographs subset.
How does this compare to regular 2018 Topps Update?
Chrome Update takes the same player pool and card numbers as regular Update but applies the shiny Chrome treatment with refractor parallels. The design and photos are slightly different, and it's Target-exclusive rather than widely available.
What are the best inserts in 2018 Topps Chrome Update?
Worth keeping an eye out for: An International Affair (1:2 packs), Refractors (1:48 packs), X-Fractors (1:119 packs), Superfractors (1:11,988 packs), Base Autographs (1:49 packs), Rookie Autographs (1:1,451 packs).
When did 2018 Topps Chrome Update come out?
It dropped October 25, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Topps Chrome Update hobby box?
7 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2018 Topps Chrome Update?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Box | $1,400Trading Card Market | |||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 3 retailers we follow for 2018 Topps Chrome Update, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2018 Topps Chrome Update Baseball
2018 Topps Chrome Update is a Target-exclusive set built around rookie sensations Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Ronald Acuña Jr., with a focus on shiny refractor parallels and tough autographs.
Autographs
1 Autograph per 7-box case on average
Inserts to watch
- An International Affair 1 in 2 packs The main chase insert set featuring 20 star players like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Ronald Acuña Jr.
- Refractors 1 in 48 packs Serial-numbered /250 parallels that are the bread-and-butter pull for collectors hunting shiny cards.
- X-Fractors 1 in 119 packs Serial-numbered /99 parallels with a different refraction pattern than standard Refractors.
- Superfractors 1 in 11,988 packs 1/1 ultra-rare parallels, the toughest pull in the product.
- Base Autographs 1 in 49 packs 43-card autograph set with players like Andrew McCutchen, Christian Yelich, and Ichiro.
- Rookie Autographs 1 in 1,451 packs Extremely scarce 4-card subset featuring Kyle Martin, Juan Minaya, Tyler Danish, and Travis Taijeron.
Fast facts
- Released
- October 25, 2018
- Box config
- 7 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
- Set size
- 100 cards