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2022 Topps Gallery Baseball Hobby Box

Full checklist

Rookies

ONEIL CRUZ 2 autos 4 cards

CAL RALEIGH 0 autos 1 card

CJ ABRAMS 1 auto 3 cards

JEREMY PENA 0 autos 1 card

SPENCER STRIDER 1 auto 2 cards

STARS

SHOHEI OHTANI 4 autos 9 cards

JUAN SOTO 4 autos 10 cards

RONALD ACUÑA JR. 4 autos 10 cards

VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. 4 autos 10 cards

BOBBY WITT JR. 4 autos 9 cards

JULIO RODRIGUEZ 3 autos 7 cards

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Frequently asked

What are the key rookie cards in 2022 Topps Gallery?

The big rookie pulls are Julio Rodriguez (#35), Bobby Witt Jr. (#200), Seiya Suzuki (#137), and Steven Kwan (#166). Other notable rookies include Jeremy Pena (#2), Spencer Torkelson (#132), and Wander Franco (#55). All have image variations available as short prints.

How many autographs come in a monster box?

Monster boxes guarantee 2 autograph cards. Gallery Autographs pull at 1:13 packs in monster boxes, so you're likely to see a couple per box. Blaster boxes pull autos at 1:60 packs, making them much rarer in that format.

What makes Gallery of Heroes so hard to pull?

Gallery of Heroes is the chase insert, landing at 1:425 monster packs and 1:532 blaster packs. It's a short print with a stained glass design that's been a Gallery favorite since the set debuted in 1997. Most collectors hunt these specifically.

What's the difference between monster and blaster boxes?

Monster boxes have 20 packs of 5 cards with 2 guaranteed autographs. Blaster boxes have 7 packs of 4 cards with no guaranteed autos. Monster boxes are the hobby version and pull inserts more frequently. Blasters are the retail version and include exclusive Printer Proof parallels.

How many parallels are there, and which are the rarest?

There are 12 parallel tiers for base cards: Printer Proof (blasters only), Rainbow Foil, Private Issue (monster only), Green, Green Pattern, Blue, Blue Pattern, Orange, Orange Pattern, Red, Red Pattern, and Printing Plates. Red Pattern is the toughest at 1:10,582 monster packs. All but Printer Proofs and Rainbow Foil are serial-numbered.

Is the base set design original artwork or photos?

The base set uses photos, not original paintings. The design incorporates art elements like picture frames and mattes to keep the Gallery aesthetic. However, 10 cards have image variations that swap the photo for artwork, making those versions scarce short prints.

What retired legends are in the set?

The set includes Hall of Famers like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Jackie Robinson, and many others. There's also a Retired Greats autograph subset with signed cards of legends like Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., Chipper Jones, and Nolan Ryan.

Is 2022 Topps Gallery a good value product?

Monster boxes guarantee 2 autos and pull inserts regularly, making them solid for collectors hunting Gallery of Heroes or autographs. The retail-exclusive nature and Walmart availability kept prices accessible. Blasters are cheaper but have much lower auto odds, so they're better for base set completion.

What are the best inserts in 2022 Topps Gallery?

Worth keeping an eye out for: Gallery of Heroes (1:425 monster packs, 1:532 blaster packs), Masterstrokes, Modern Artists, Next Wave, Portrait Gallery, Image Variations (1:850 monster packs, 1:1,063 blaster packs).

When did 2022 Topps Gallery come out?

It dropped September 28, 2022.

What's in a 2022 Topps Gallery hobby box?

Monster box: 20 packs, 5 cards per pack, 2 autographs guaranteed. Blaster box: 7 packs, 4 cards per pack.

Where can I buy 2022 Topps Gallery?

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.