2018
2018 Panini Rookies & Stars 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.
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in this set?
The 2018 class is stacked. Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson are the marquee names. They appear in the base set (#101–200) and across multiple autograph and memorabilia subsets like Dress for Success and Crusade Signatures.
How many autographs will I get per box?
You'll pull 2 autographs per hobby box on average. They come from sets like Longevity Rookie Signatures, Crusade Signatures, Dress for Success, and Statistical Standouts Signatures.
What's the deal with the parallels?
Base parallels include True Blue (/49), Red & Blue (/25), Gold (/10), Black & Blue (/5), and Platinum (1/1). Many insert sets also have their own parallel tiers, often with lower print runs. You'll see about 5 parallels per box.
What are the Optichrome inserts?
Crusade, Great American Heroes, and Airborne all got chromium versions in this product. Each has Red (/99), Pink (/85), Purple (/55), Gold (/10), Green (/5), and Black (1/1) parallels. Some even have autograph versions.
Is this a good value product?
It depends on your target. If you're hunting specific rookie autos like Lamar Jackson or Baker Mayfield, the 2 autos per box rate is solid. The mix of chromium, memorabilia, and numbered parallels gives variety, though hit rates on the rarest cards are still tough.
What's the base set like?
200 cards total. The first 100 are established stars (Dak Prescott, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, etc.), and the second 100 are 2018 rookies. It's a smaller veteran roster, so the focus is really on the rookie class.
Are there memorabilia cards besides autographs?
Yes. Dress for Success combines signatures and swatches. Team Duals feature two teammates' swatches and come numbered to 99, with Prime (/49) and Laundry Tag (1/1) versions. Cross Training, Great American Treasures, NFL Authentic, Prime Cuts, and Star Search are other memorabilia themes.
When did 2018 Panini Rookies & Stars come out?
It dropped November 26, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Panini Rookies & Stars hobby box?
6 packs per box, 10 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2018 Panini Rookies & Stars?
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2018 Panini Rookies & Stars Football
2018 Panini Rookies & Stars Football is a mixed-hit product built around the 2018 rookie class, headlined by Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, and Josh Allen. Every hobby box delivers two autographs and two memorabilia cards alongside chromium inserts and numbered parallels.
Autographs
2 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 2 Optichrome inserts (Crusade, Great American Heroes, Airborne)
- 22 Additional inserts (Touchdown Club, Star Studded, Star Search, etc.)
- 5 Parallel cards (True Blue, Red & Blue, Gold, Black & Blue, Platinum)
- 12 Rookie base cards
Inserts to watch
- Crusade Signatures Chromium autographs of stars and rookies like Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, and Lamar Jackson with numbered parallels down to 1/1.
- Dress for Success Rookie-focused combo of signatures and memorabilia, with Prime (/25 or less) and Laundry Tag (1/1) parallels.
- Longevity Rookie Signatures Autographs on base design for select first-year players with colored parallels including Platinum 1/1s.
- Optichrome Crusade Chromium version of the Crusade insert with Red (/99), Pink (/85), Purple (/55), Gold (/10), Green (/5), and Black (1/1) parallels.
- Statistical Standouts Signatures Autographed cards spotlighting player stats, numbered to 99 or less with Blue and Platinum 1/1 versions.
Fast facts
- Released
- November 26, 2018
- Box config
- 6 packs per box, 10 cards per pack
- Set size
- 200 cards
- Top rookie
- Josh Allen