2020
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2020 Panini Obsidian 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 |  |
$1,000 | ||
| Hobby Box Case (12) | |
$12,000, $1,000 per box | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 3 retailers we follow for 2020 Panini Obsidian, 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 2020 Panini Obsidian 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 2020 Obsidian?
The big three are Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Justin Herbert. All three have Rookie Jersey Autographs numbered to 100, plus base rookie cards and other autograph inserts. The 2020 class was deep, so you'll also find Chase Young, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb as sought-after rookies.
How many hits do I get per box?
Each hobby box has exactly four hits out of seven cards. That's four autographs or memorabilia cards guaranteed, plus two inserts or parallels, and just one base card.
What's the deal with Electric Etch parallels?
Electric Etch is the parallel system that applies to base cards and inserts. There are six tiers based on colored etching: Contra (one per case), Purple /100, Orange /75, Green /50, Yellow /25, Red /10, and Blue Finite 1/1. The rarest versions are case hits or one-of-ones.
Is this product all about rookies?
No. The 200-card base set is split 100 veterans/legends and 100 rookies. You'll pull autographs from both groups, and inserts like Aurora Autos feature established players and Hall of Famers. But the Rookie Jersey Autographs are the marquee chase.
What makes Obsidian different from other 2020 Panini football products?
Obsidian uses black as the dominant color with Opti-chrome stock, which sets it apart visually from Prizm, Spectra, and Optic. The one-pack-per-box format is also unique and makes it feel more premium. The Electric Etch parallels add a lot of chase value.
Are there any memorabilia-only cards?
Yes. Volcanic Materials and Rookie Eruption both feature jumbo swatches without autographs. Galaxy Gear has memorabilia from veterans. These round out the hit types alongside the various autograph sets.
What are the best inserts in 2020 Panini Obsidian?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Jersey Autographs, Rookie Jersey Ink, Aurora Autos, Electric Etch Parallels, Supernova, Color Blast Black.
When did 2020 Panini Obsidian come out?
It dropped December 23, 2020.
What's in a 2020 Panini Obsidian hobby box?
1 pack per box, 7 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case
What's the cheapest 2020 Panini Obsidian hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $999.95 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2020 Panini Obsidian?
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.
2020 Panini Obsidian Football
2020 Panini Obsidian Football is a premium black-based product built around rookie autographs, especially Rookie Jersey Autos from the 2020 class like Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Justin Herbert. Each hobby box is just one pack with seven cards, four of which are guaranteed hits.
Autographs
Approximately 1 autograph per 3 boxes
On average per hobby box
- 2 Inserts or Parallels
- 1 Base Cards
Inserts to watch
- Rookie Jersey Autographs Over-sized jersey swatches with signatures from top 2020 rookies like Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Justin Herbert, numbered to 100-150 depending on player.
- Rookie Jersey Ink Dual-swatch memorabilia cards with autographs from 2020 rookies, available in multiple Electric Etch parallel tiers.
- Aurora Autos Veteran and legend autographs with a glowing aurora design, numbered to 25-100 depending on player.
- Electric Etch Parallels Six-tier parallel system (Contra, Purple /100, Orange /75, Green /50, Yellow /25, Red /10, Blue Finite 1/1) applied to base cards and inserts with colored etching effects.
- Supernova Die-cut insert set with colorful backgrounds, returning from prior years.
- Color Blast Black New debut insert in 2020, a black-background variant of the traditional Color Blast design.
Fast facts
- Released
- December 23, 2020
- Box config
- 1 pack per box, 7 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case
- Set size
- 242 cards
- Top rookie
- Joe Burrow
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.