2018
2018 Panini Spectra Football Hobby Box
Panini football
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
Other releases of Panini Spectra
Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in 2018 Panini Spectra?
The set features 50 rookies (#121-170) with base cards and parallels. The real chase is Rookie Patch Autographs, which include players like Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley, and Sam Darnold. These base versions are /199 or less with a massive rainbow of parallels down to 1/1 Gold and special laundry-tag one-of-ones.
How many autographs come in a typical box?
You get 4 autographs per box on average. They can be Rookie Patch Autographs, Aspiring Patch Autographs, Radiant Rookie Patch Signatures, Illustrious Legends, or Super Bowl Champion Signatures depending on what you pull.
What's the deal with the parallel colors?
Spectra goes heavy on neon parallels. Rookie Patch Autographs have Neon Blue (/99), Neon Green (/75), Neon Purple (/50), Neon Pink (/25), Black Light (/10), Neon Orange (/5), Neon Marble (/4), Nebula (/2), and Gold (1/1). Each insert set has its own parallel structure with different print runs.
What memorabilia cards should I expect?
You'll pull 7 memorabilia cards per box. Building Blocks features three rookie swatches, Monumental Memorabilia goes jumbo-sized at /199, and Epic Legends Materials covers retired players. All have their own parallel rainbows.
Are there reverse boxes?
Yes. Reverse boxes flip the hit ratio so you get 7 autographs and 4 memorabilia cards instead of the standard 4 autos and 7 swatches. The total of 11 hits stays the same.
What makes this different from other chromium sets?
Most chrome sets focus on color and autographs but skip memorabilia. Spectra embraces all three equally, making it a true high-end product. The construction is premium and the parallel depth is exceptional—nearly every card has a rainbow of neon variants.
How many cards are in the base set?
The set has 257 total cards: 120 veterans and retired players (#1-120), 50 rookies (#121-170), 30 rookie autographs (#171-200), and 40 rookie patch autographs (#201-240).
What are the best inserts in 2018 Panini Spectra?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Patch Autographs, Aspiring Patch Autographs, Dual Rookie Patch Autographs, Illustrious Legends, Super Bowl Champion Signatures, Building Blocks.
When did 2018 Panini Spectra come out?
It dropped September 12, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Panini Spectra hobby box?
4 cards per pack, 4 packs per box, 8 boxes per case
Where can I buy 2018 Panini Spectra?
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 Panini Spectra Football
2018 Panini Spectra Football is a high-end chromium set loaded with rookie patch autographs and memorabilia. Each box delivers 11 hits including four autographs and seven swatch cards, with deep parallel rainbows on every chase card.
Autographs
4 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 3 Prizm parallels
Inserts to watch
- Rookie Patch Autographs The marquee rookie chase with base versions at /199 or less and a deep rainbow of parallels from Neon Blue (/99) down to 1/1 Gold and laundry-tag one-of-ones.
- Aspiring Patch Autographs Alternative rookie autograph design with similar parallel structure and print runs as Rookie Patch Autographs.
- Dual Rookie Patch Autographs Two-player rookie patch autographs limited to /35 base with matching parallel colors but much tighter print runs.
- Illustrious Legends Veteran and retired star autographs at /99 or less with a rainbow of Neon parallels down to 1/1 Gold.
- Super Bowl Champion Signatures Exclusive veteran autographs featuring photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, limited to /99 or less with deep parallel colors.
- Building Blocks Rookie memorabilia cards with three swatches per card and a full rainbow of Neon parallels down to 1/1 Gold.
Fast facts
- Released
- September 12, 2018
- Box config
- 4 cards per pack, 4 packs per box, 8 boxes per case
- Set size
- 240 cards
- Top rookie
- Josh Allen