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2018-19 Panini Chronicles 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.
- Hanger Box
- The cheapest retail format, a slim box made to hang on a store peg. It gives the most cards per dollar and suits set builders more than hit chasers.
- Fat Pack
- One oversized retail pack of 25 to 35 cards, also sold as a cello or value pack. It offers the most base cards per dollar, sometimes with a few exclusive parallel colors.
- Cases
- The factory-sealed carton a product ships in, holding a set number of boxes. A full case is the whole carton; an inner case is a smaller sealed block from inside it. Case buyers get untouched pack sequencing and a lower price per box. Some rare cards are seeded about once per case, which is what collectors mean by a case hit.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$1,300 | ||
| Blaster Box |  |
$190 | ||
| Hanger Box | |
$150 | ||
| Blaster Box Case (20) | |
$3,800, $190 per box | ||
| Hanger Box Case (36) | |
$5,400, $150 per box | ||
| Fat Pack Case (12) | |
$9,000, $750 per box | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 4 retailers we follow for 2018-19 Panini Chronicles, 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 Panini Chronicles 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 to hunt?
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the marquee rookies. Both appear across multiple subsets within Chronicles, including Luminance, Panini, and Essentials. Doncic especially commands premium prices across all his variants.
How many autographs should I expect per box?
On average, hobby boxes deliver two autographs. That's a solid rate for a mid-tier product, though the specific players and subsets vary.
What makes Chronicles different from other 2018-19 releases?
Chronicles is a compilation set that bundles 14 different Panini brand lines into one product. You get variety in design and themes, plus access to brands like Luminance and Origins that don't have standalone basketball sets. The 699-card base set is massive.
Are there numbered parallels?
Yes. Most base subsets have parallels ranging from /149 (Red) down to 1/1 (Platinum). You'll also see Bronze, Green, Pink, Blue (/99), Purple (/49), and Gold (/10) versions.
What's the appeal of the Luminance subset?
Luminance is making its basketball debut in Chronicles. It features rookie cards like Luka Doncic (#166) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (#162), making it a key hunting ground for collectors chasing those two.
Is this a good value compared to other 2018-19 products?
At around $150 per hobby box, you're getting two guaranteed autographs and access to a huge variety of designs and subsets. If you like the compilation approach and want multiple chances at rookie autos, it's solid. If you prefer focused, single-brand products, you might look elsewhere.
What are the best inserts in 2018-19 Panini Chronicles?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Origins Rookie Signatures, Rookie Ascent, Gold Standard Rookie Jersey Autographs, XR Rookie Jumbo Swatch Autographs, Timeless Ink, Luminance.
When did 2018-19 Panini Chronicles come out?
It dropped June 28, 2019.
What's in a 2018-19 Panini Chronicles hobby box?
6 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
What's the cheapest 2018-19 Panini Chronicles hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $1299.99 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2018-19 Panini Chronicles?
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 Panini Chronicles Basketball
2018-19 Panini Chronicles is a compilation set mixing multiple Panini brands into one release, loaded with rookie cards from the 2018 draft class including Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Hobby boxes average two autographs, making it a solid pull for collectors hunting signed rookie cards.
Autographs
2 Autographs per box on average
Inserts to watch
- Origins Rookie Signatures Signed rookie cards from the 2018 draft class, one of the marquee autograph subsets in the product.
- Rookie Ascent Another key rookie autograph insert highlighting first-year players.
- Gold Standard Rookie Jersey Autographs Combines autographs with memorabilia swatches for 2018 rookies.
- XR Rookie Jumbo Swatch Autographs Premium rookie autograph cards with oversized memorabilia pieces.
- Timeless Ink Autographs from NBA legends and established stars, not limited to rookies.
- Luminance A brand making its basketball debut in Chronicles, featuring rookie cards like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Fast facts
- Released
- June 28, 2019
- Box config
- 6 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
- Set size
- 699 cards
- Top rookie
- Luka Doncic