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2021 Panini XR Football Hobby Box
Rookies
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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.
- 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 |  |
$400 | ||
| Hobby Box Case (14) | |
$5,600, $400 per box | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 2 retailers we follow for 2021 Panini XR, 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 Panini XR 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 2021 Panini XR Football?
The marquee rookies are Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and Mac Jones. Other notable first-year players include Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Kyle Pitts, and Najee Harris. All 100 rookies in the set have autograph versions available.
How many autographs come in each box?
Each hobby box contains 2 autographed cards guaranteed. Additionally, there's a 1/1 autograph in every 14-box case, making it a signature feature of the product.
What makes the X parallels so hard to pull?
The Base X and Rookie X parallels are unnumbered short-prints that average just one per 14-box case. They're not serial numbered like the other eight parallel tiers, making them extremely tough to land.
What's the difference between Rookie Triple Swatch and Rookie Xcellence autographs?
Rookie Triple Swatch Autographs feature three different pieces of game-used gear (jerseys, gloves, hats, helmets, socks) on a single card. Rookie Xcellence sticks with one oversized patch but offers a cleaner design focused on that single swatch.
Are there any parallels on the base cards?
Yes. Base cards come in nine parallel tiers: X (unnumbered short-print), Red /249, Blue /199, Orange /99, White /75, Teal /49, Purple /25, Gold /10, Green /5, and Black 1/1. Printing plates (1/1 each in Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) also exist.
Is 2021 Panini XR Football available at retail?
No, it's hobby-exclusive. You can only find it in hobby boxes and cases, not at retail stores or in retail packs.
What's the total card count in the set?
The set has 242 total cards: 100 veterans, 100 rookies, and 42 Rookie Triple Swatch Autographs. The base set itself is 200 cards (100 veterans, 100 rookies).
What new inserts debut in 2021 XR?
Impending Greatness and Vintage Moments are the two new insert sets. Gamers Autographs also makes its debut, featuring only game-used memorabilia from veteran stars.
When did 2021 Panini XR come out?
It dropped December 1, 2021.
What's in a 2021 Panini XR hobby box?
2 packs per box, 7 cards per pack, 14 boxes per case
What's the cheapest 2021 Panini XR hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $399.95 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2021 Panini XR?
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2021 Panini XR Football
2021 Panini XR Football is a hobby-exclusive product built around rookie autographs and premium parallels, with Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and Mac Jones leading a strong 2021 class. Each box delivers two autographs, a memorabilia card, and an insert alongside multiple parallels.
Autographs
2 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 1 Insert card
- 4 Parallel cards
Inserts to watch
- Rookie Triple Swatch Autographs Features three pieces of game-used gear (jerseys, gloves, hats, helmets, socks) on rookie autos with multiple 1/1 parallels.
- Gamers Autographs New in 2021, these veteran autographs use only game-used memorabilia with four different 1/1 parallel types.
- Rookie Xcellence Autograph Swatches Oversized rookie patch autographs featuring top names like Justin Fields, Zach Wilson, and Trevor Lawrence.
- Impending Greatness New rookie-focused insert highlighting players poised for major impact in their first NFL season.
- Base X and Rookie X Parallels 1 per case on average Short-printed unnumbered parallels, one of the toughest pulls in the product.
- Rookie XL Materials Oversized rookie jersey memorabilia cards with multiple parallel tiers.
Fast facts
- Released
- December 1, 2021
- Box config
- 2 packs per box, 7 cards per pack, 14 boxes per case
- Set size
- 242 cards
- Top rookie
- Ja'Marr Chase