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2021-22 Leaf Metal 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.
- Hobby Jumbo Box
- More cards in fewer, oversized packs than a regular hobby box, usually with extra guaranteed hits. It suits collectors who want volume and hits in one buy. Topps calls this tier HTA, short for Home Team Advantage, its hobby-store program.
- 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 |  |
$65 | ||
| Hobby Box red white & blue edition | |
$90 | ||
| Hobby Jumbo Box |  |
$140 | ||
| Hobby Box Case (8) | |
$750, $94 per box | ||
| Hobby Jumbo Box Case (8) | |
$1,100, $137 per box | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 3 retailers we follow for 2021-22 Leaf Metal, 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 2021-22 Leaf Metal for?
A solid first box. Cheap to crack, fun to rip, and you'll still land the year's rookies without dropping serious cash.
What makes 2021-22 Leaf Metal special for basketball collectors?
This is Leaf Metal's return to basketball after nearly a decade away. The set leans heavily on recent draft picks, 2022 NBA Draft prospects, and college/high school players thanks to new NIL rules, giving collectors a mix of established stars like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo alongside emerging talent.
How many autographs come in each box?
Hobby boxes guarantee 5 autographs. Jumbo boxes deliver 10 autographs total, including one 1/1 slabbed proof card that's unique to that specific box.
What are the main insert sets to chase?
Key inserts include So Money (cash-inspired design), 1STRDBND (license plate theme), With Pick (draft prospects), State Pride (regional focus), Court Queens (women's basketball), and First Round Bound (first-round prospects). Each has its own design identity and player selection.
What parallel patterns are in the set?
Beyond traditional color parallels (Blue, Purple, Pink, Black, Green, Orange, Red, Red/White/Blue), the set features Wave, Crystal, and Mojo pattern variations. Red, White and Blue parallels are exclusive to special boxes sold directly on Leaf's website. Gold versions are all 1/1s.
Who are some of the notable rookies and prospects in the checklist?
The set includes Scottie Barnes, Jabari Smith Jr., Jeremy Sochan, Dyson Daniels, and many other 2021-22 draft class members. It also features college standouts like Jared Butler, Ochai Agbaji, and high school prospects slated for the 2022 draft.
Is there a women's basketball component?
Yes. Court Queens is a 7-card autograph subset featuring women's basketball players including Rhyne Howard, Deja Kelly, and Diamond Miller.
What's the difference between hobby and jumbo boxes?
Hobby boxes have 1 pack of 5 cards with 5 autographs. Jumbo boxes have 1 pack of 10 cards with 10 autographs, including one guaranteed 1/1 slabbed proof. Jumbo boxes are the premium option for collectors wanting more hits per box.
When did 2021-22 Leaf Metal come out?
It dropped April 29, 2022.
What's in a 2021-22 Leaf Metal hobby box?
Hobby: 1 pack per box, 5 cards per pack, 5 autographs per box. Jumbo: 1 pack per box, 10 cards per pack, 10 autographs per box (including one 1/1 slabbed proof). 12 hobby boxes or 8 jumbo boxes per case.
What's the cheapest 2021-22 Leaf Metal hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $64.95 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2021-22 Leaf Metal?
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.
2021-22 Leaf Metal Basketball
2021-22 Leaf Metal Basketball brings back the brand after nearly a decade with a heavy focus on recent draft picks, 2022 NBA Draft prospects, and college/high school players thanks to new NIL rules. Every hobby box guarantees 5 autographs, while jumbo boxes deliver 10 including a slabbed 1/1 proof.
Autographs
16 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 1 1/1 Slabbed Autographed Proof (jumbo box only)
Inserts to watch
- So Money Design inspired by cold hard cash, featuring key prospects and established stars like Stephen Curry.
- 1STRDBND Customized license plate design showcasing key prospects.
- With Pick Insert set highlighting draft prospects, including Scottie Barnes.
- State Pride Regional-themed insert set.
- Court Queens Women's basketball autograph subset with 7 cards including Rhyne Howard and Deja Kelly.
- First Round Bound 13-card autograph subset focused on prospects projected for the first round.
Fast facts
- Released
- April 29, 2022
- Box config
- Hobby: 1 pack per box, 5 cards per pack, 5 autographs per box. Jumbo: 1 pack per box, 10 cards per pack, 10 autographs per box (including one 1/1 slabbed proof). 12 hobby boxes or 8 jumbo boxes per case.