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2018 Panini Football Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What makes 2018 Panini Football worth opening?
It's a solid retail product with a large 400-card checklist and nearly 200 different autographs. The rookie class is strong, featuring Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Baker Mayfield, and Lamar Jackson, all of whom have autograph cards in the set.
What are the key rookie cards?
The 2018 class includes Josh Allen (#307), Saquon Barkley (#313), Baker Mayfield (#308), Lamar Jackson (#309), and Sam Darnold (#306). All rookies are numbered #301-400 and printed on canvas, which makes them stand out from the veteran cards.
How do the Knight parallels work?
There are five tiers: Blue (common), Bronze (common), Silver (/50), Gold (/20), and Black (1/1). They appear on base cards, autographs, and insert cards, giving collectors multiple chase levels.
What's the difference between blaster and retail packs?
Blasters contain 11 packs of 8 cards each and have exclusive access to Quest Rookie Memorabilia and Knights of the Round inserts. Retail packs are sold individually and have a different card mix.
Are there autographs in every box?
No. The product has autographs from nearly 200 players, but they're not guaranteed in every box. Autographs are a chase element, so pull rates vary.
What insert sets should I know about?
Beyond the memorabilia inserts, there are thematic sets like Human Highlight Reel, Champions of Tomorrow, Panini All-Pro, Lightspeed, Pillars of Excellence, and Franchise Leaders. All of these have Gold Knight (/20) and Black Knight (1/1) parallels.
When did 2018 Panini come out?
It dropped July 1, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Panini hobby box?
Blaster box: 11 packs, 8 cards per pack (88 cards total). Retail packs also available.
Where can I buy 2018 Panini?
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2018 Panini Football
2018 Panini Football is a retail-focused base set with 400 cards, including 100 rookie cards printed on canvas. The product features autographs from nearly 200 players and several themed insert sets, making it a solid entry point for collectors chasing 2018 rookie signatures like Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, and Baker Mayfield.
Autographs
Rare, odds not published
Inserts to watch
- Knights parallels Five tiers of colored parallels (Blue, Bronze, Silver /50, Gold /20, Black 1/1) on base and insert cards.
- Quest Rookie Memorabilia Blaster-exclusive memorabilia insert covering 40 key rookies with Prime parallels numbered to 25.
- Knights of the Round Blaster-exclusive memorabilia insert with 40 rookie cards and Prime parallels to 25.
- Honored Swatches Memorabilia cards from veteran and retired players.
- Champions of Tomorrow Thematic insert with Gold Knight (/20) and Black Knight (1/1) parallels.
- Human Highlight Reel Thematic insert with Gold Knight (/20) and Black Knight (1/1) parallels.
Fast facts
- Released
- July 1, 2018
- Box config
- Blaster box: 11 packs, 8 cards per pack (88 cards total). Retail packs also available.
- Set size
- 400 cards
- Top rookie
- Josh Allen