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2026 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Space Jam 30th Anniversary Basketball Hobby Box
Upper Deck basketball
Release date TBA
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Frequently asked
What's the main draw of this product?
It's all about the inserts and rare hits. You're chasing Michael Jordan autographs, the Michael Jordan Halfcourt Dunk short-print with Precious Metal Gems parallels, and case-hit inserts like Jambalaya and Gold Universe. The base set is secondary here.
How many autographs should I expect per box?
One autograph per case (12 hobby boxes), so roughly 1 in every 12 boxes. Autos can feature Michael Jordan or voice actors from the film.
What are Precious Metal Gems and how rare are they?
PMGs are numbered parallels of characters and Michael Jordan in Red (/100), Blue (/50), Green (/10), and Gold (1/1). They're the premium parallels in the set and show up on the Michael Jordan Halfcourt Dunk card and other inserts.
What inserts hit most frequently?
Common inserts like Cinematic, Big Ups, Monstars, and Ready to Jam land 24 times per box. Mid-tier inserts (Z-Force, Trophy Case, Magnetic Field) hit four times per box. Premium inserts like Superalloy, SkyBox Premium, and E-X land four times per box as well.
Is there a difference between hobby and blaster boxes?
Yes. Hobby boxes have 12 packs of 6 cards each. Blaster boxes have 6 packs of 4 cards each. Blasters have fewer inserts overall and no case-hit potential, so hobby is the better chase format.
What's the base set like?
It's a 50-card set featuring Michael Jordan and characters from Space Jam, including the Tune Squad and the Monstars. Base cards have parallels including Logo Variations, Pink FX (/75), and Orange FX (/25).
Are there any exclusive parallels I should know about?
Yes. Blaster boxes have exclusive Purple FX parallels. E-X inserts have Credentials Now and Credentials Future parallels. SkyBox Premium has Star Sapphire, Star Rubies, Star Emerald, and Star Diamond parallels.
When does 2026 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Space Jam 30th Anniversary come out?
A release date hasn't been announced yet. This page shows the date and presale prices as soon as they're set.
What's in a 2026 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Space Jam 30th Anniversary hobby box?
12 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case (hobby); 6 packs per blaster box, 4 cards per pack, 20 blaster boxes per case
Where can I buy 2026 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Space Jam 30th Anniversary?
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2026 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Space Jam 30th Anniversary Basketball
Upper Deck's Space Jam 30th Anniversary set celebrates the beloved 1996 film with Michael Jordan and Looney Tunes characters on cards featuring classic Metal Universe inserts, rare Precious Metal Gems parallels, and autographed cards from Jordan and voice talent.
Autographs
1 Autograph per case (12 boxes)
On average per hobby box
- 3 Numbered cards (base set)
- 24 Cinematic, Big Ups, Monstars, or Ready to Jam inserts
- 4 Z-Force, Trophy Case, or Magnetic Field inserts
- 4 Superalloy, SkyBox Premium, or E-X inserts
Inserts to watch
- Michael Jordan Halfcourt Dunk A short-print tribute to Jordan's iconic halfcourt dunk scene from the film, with Precious Metal Gems parallels in Red (/100), Green (/10), and Gold (1/1).
- Precious Metal Gems (PMGs) Numbered parallels of characters and Jordan in Red (/100), Blue (/50), Green (/10), and Gold (1/1) tiers.
- Jambalaya A case-hit insert set; combined with Gold Universe, All-Galactic Team, and Metal Universe Retro, expect two per case.
- Z-Force Mid-tier insert that combines with Trophy Case and Magnetic Field to land four times per box.
- Autographics Autographed insert cards featuring Michael Jordan and voice actors from the film.
- SkyBox Premium Premium insert with Star Sapphire, Star Rubies, Star Emerald, and Star Diamond parallels.
Fast facts
- Releases
- TBA
- Box config
- 12 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case (hobby); 6 packs per blaster box, 4 cards per pack, 20 blaster boxes per case