2018-19
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2018-19 Hoops Basketball Hobby Box
What are these options?
- Hobby Box
- The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
- Blaster Box
- The small retail box sold at stores like Walmart and Target, usually the cheapest full box on the shelf. Autographs are not guaranteed, but many blasters carry exclusive parallels you cannot pull from a hobby box.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$740 | ||
| Blaster Box |  |
$190 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 4 retailers we follow for 2018-19 Hoops, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
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Frequently asked
Who's 2018-19 Hoops for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What are the key rookie cards in 2018-19 Hoops?
The big three are Luka Doncic (#268), Trae Young (#250), and Deandre Ayton (#248), all in their NBA uniforms. Michael Porter Jr. (#254), Marvin Bagley III (#258), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (#278) are also strong rookie pulls. The set includes 40 rookies total (cards 241-280).
How many autographs come in a hobby box?
You'll get 3 autographs per box on average. They come from Hot Signatures (veterans and retired stars), Hot Rookie Signatures (first-year players), and Rookie Ink. Red Hot parallels on some autos are numbered to 25.
What's the base set like?
300 cards total. You get 240 veterans and 40 rookies, plus 20 Hoops Tribute cards featuring legends like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. The base has tons of parallels ranging from common (Blue, Purple, Yellow) to scarce (Gold /10, Artist Proof Black 1/1).
What inserts should I hunt for?
Road to the Finals is the big one, charting every playoff game. Courtside focuses on photography. Backstage Pass shows behind-the-scenes moments. There's also NBA Champions (Warriors short-print), Finals MVP, and Championship Moments. Hot Rookie Signatures and Hot Signatures are the autograph inserts.
Is there a Hoops Tribute autograph set?
Yes. The Premium Box Set version includes 20 Hoops Tribute autographs numbered to 10, featuring legends like Kobe, Kareem, Shaq, Magic, and Larry Bird. These are scarce and highly sought.
What parallels are in the base set?
Common parallels include Blue, Purple, Purple Winter, Red Backs, Teal Explosion, Winter, and Yellow. Numbered versions go from /199 (Premium Box Set, Silver) down to /10 (Gold) and 1/1 (Artist Proof Black). The mid-tier parallels like Red (/49), Teal (/49), and Artist Proof (/25) are the sweet spot for collectors.
Is 2018-19 Hoops a good value?
At around $95 a box, you're getting 3 autos, a deep base set with rookie cards of Luka and Trae, and a ton of inserts. It's positioned as an accessible, entry-level product compared to premium lines, so if you want volume and variety without the premium price tag, it's solid.
When did 2018-19 Hoops come out?
It dropped October 24, 2018.
What's in a 2018-19 Hoops hobby box?
24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
What's the cheapest 2018-19 Hoops hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $740.00 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2018-19 Hoops?
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.
2018-19 Hoops Basketball
2018-19 Hoops is Panini's season-opening NBA release, loaded with rookie cards of Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Deandre Ayton in their pro uniforms. It's built for collectors who want a comprehensive base set, autographs, and a deep roster of inserts without breaking the bank.
Autographs
3 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- Inserts and Parallels (24 total per box on average)
Inserts to watch
- Hot Rookie Signatures First-year player autographs, the main rookie auto chase in the product.
- Hot Signatures Veteran and retired star autographs, often with Red Hot parallels numbered to 25.
- Rookie Ink Another autograph insert focused on prospects and new players.
- Road to the Finals Large checklist covering every playoff game, a perennial Hoops insert.
- Courtside Photography-focused insert highlighting on-court action.
- Hoops Tribute Base cards featuring basketball legends and past stars, new to 2018-19.
Fast facts
- Released
- October 24, 2018
- Box config
- 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
- Set size
- 300 cards
- Top rookie
- Luka Doncic
Last 30 days
Canadian prices in CAD, American in USD. A break in a price line means every shop was sold out that day; a day we did not scrape carries the last known price forward.