2024-25

2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey Hobby Box

Name: 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey
Brand: Upper Deck
Availability: InStock

Upper Deck hockey

Rookies

MACKLIN CELEBRINI 8 autos 29 cards

LANE HUTSON 7 autos 27 cards

WILL SMITH 7 autos 24 cards

FRANK NAZAR 8 autos 32 cards

CUTTER GAUTHIER 4 autos 33 cards

STARS

AUSTON MATTHEWS 5 autos 30 cards

SIDNEY CROSBY 2 autos 22 cards

CALE MAKAR 2 autos 20 cards

ALEX OVECHKIN 2 autos 20 cards

CONNOR MCDAVID 5 autos 30 cards

CONNOR BEDARD 7 autos 38 cards

2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey hobby box

2025-26

SCHAEFER

$215 $200

2024-25

CELEBRINI

$175 $130

Frequently asked

Who's 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe for?

For collectors who want hits without Cup money. Figure on an auto or relic every box or two, with rookies you'll actually recognize.

What's the base set like?

It's 150 cards: 100 veterans and 50 rookies (cards 101–150). You're guaranteed one rookie per pack, so they're not too hard to pull individually. Base cards come in four per pack.

What are the main parallels?

Precious Metal Gems are the star. You get Red (/100), Green (/10), and Gold (1/1) versions on base cards, autographs, retros, and many inserts. Printing Plates (1/1) also drop randomly. Blaster boxes have exclusive Purple Spectrum FX (/199) parallels.

How many autographs per box?

Hobby boxes guarantee one hit: either an autograph or a Precious Metal Gems card. The exact split between autos and PMG isn't published, but base card autos are 1:80 packs for vets and 1:65 for rookies.

What's the deal with 2013 Metal Universe Retros?

These are 20 throwback cards with original artwork from the 2013 set. They're tough at 1:240 packs but come in multiple PMG parallels including a 1/1 Gold version.

Which inserts should I chase?

SkyBox Premium Prospects (1:5 packs) is the rookie insert with Star Diamonds (1/1). Z-Force (1:8) has colorful parallels. Liquid Gold (1:960 packs) is the ultimate case hit. Metalheads (1:120) is a fun die-cut goalie helmet set. Silver Shots, Alphabetical, and Search Engines hit roughly once per box.

Is this a good value at $200?

You're getting 15 packs with one rookie per pack and a guaranteed hit (auto or PMG). The insert depth is solid, and the design is bold and colorful. If you like the aesthetic and the rookie content, it's a fair price for hobby.

What rookies are in the set?

The set includes 50 rookies (cards 101–150) from the 2024-25 class. Lane Hutson, Mavrik Bourque, and Nikita Chibrikov are among the notable names. Every pack has one, so you'll build the rookie subset quickly.

Are there any blaster-exclusive inserts?

Yes. Blaster boxes get Purple Spectrum FX (/199) parallels on base cards and exclusive Star Blue (1:200 packs) versions of SkyBox Premium Prospects autographs. The blaster also has a different insert mix and fewer premium hits overall.

When did 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe come out?

It dropped May 14, 2025.

What's in a 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe hobby box?

15 packs per box, 6 cards per pack (hobby); 5 packs per box, 6 cards per pack (blaster)

What's the cheapest 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe hobby box right now?

Cheapest we're tracking is $174.99 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.

Where can I buy 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe?

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.

Canada and United States best prices by format
Format
Hobby Box	$130	$175
Blaster Box	$30	$30
Hobby Box Case (16)	$3,650 $228 EA	$3,670 $229 EA
Blaster Box Case (20)	$570 $28 EA	$950 $47 EA

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 27 retailers we follow for 2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

2024-25 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey

2024-25 SkyBox Metal Universe is a bold, futuristic hockey set centered on a 150-card base (100 vets, 50 rookies) with vibrant Precious Metal Gems parallels and a deep lineup of inserts. Every pack hits you with one rookie, and hobby boxes land either an autograph or a PMG card.

Who it’s for. Skybox Metal sits between entry-level products and premium titles like SP Authentic or The Cup. You’re not spending $300+ per box, but you’re still pulling recognizable names and genuine short prints. Collectors who want an entertaining break — plenty of inserts, solid hit odds, and a chance at a numbered PMG — will find it hits that sweet spot. It’s particularly good value for building out the 2024-25 rookie class, since every pack delivers at least one rookie base card.

2024-25 Rookie Class Highlights

The 50-rookie base subset (cards 101–150) anchors the set. Macklin Celebrini, the first-overall pick entering his first full NHL season, is the marquee name — his base cards, PMG parallels, and autographs are the primary driver of secondary market prices. Lane Hutson, Mavrik Bourque, and Nikita Chibrikov also have strong collector interest. With one rookie per pack in a 15-pack hobby box, you’ll pull roughly 15 different rookies per box — a fast way to build the subset.

Precious Metal Gems — What to Chase

PMGs are the defining chase of any SkyBox Metal release. The 2024-25 set carries them on base cards, autographs, retro inserts, and most insert sets. Red PMGs are numbered to /100, Green PMGs to /10, and Gold PMGs are 1/1. Printing Plates (1/1) also drop randomly. A Celebrini Green PMG or Hutson autograph PMG can command multiples of box price on the secondary market.

Blaster vs. hobby. Blaster boxes (5 packs × 6 cards) add exclusive Purple Spectrum FX (/199) parallels and Star Blue autograph versions of Premium Prospects (1:200 packs), but hit odds for premium cards are substantially thinner than hobby. If you’re chasing autos or PMGs, hobby is the right format.

Price context. Canadian prices across the retailers we track range from $185 to $229 CAD for hobby boxes. The spread reflects regional retailer pricing — the product is identical. Our live price table shows the current cheapest listing, updated daily. For US buyers, the product tracks at $135–$160 USD through major US shops.

Verdict. At $185–$200 CAD for a hobby box, 2024-25 SkyBox Metal Universe delivers strong value: 15 rookies per box guaranteed, one hit, and a deep insert program. For collectors building the 2024-25 rookie class or hunting numbered PMGs at a reasonable entry point, it belongs in rotation.

Autographs

1 Autograph or Precious Metal Gems card per box

On average per hobby box

5 Alphabetical, Gen Z, Search Engines, or Silver Shots inserts
2 Blast Furnace, Counterpoise, Dawning, or Points Per Game inserts
2 Z-Force cards
3 SkyBox Premium Prospects cards
1 Parallel card (Precious Metal Gems or other)
15 Rookie base cards

Inserts to watch

Precious Metal Gems The flagship parallel set with Red (/100), Green (/10), and Gold (1/1) versions on base and autograph cards; also appears on retro and insert cards.
2013 Metal Universe Retros 1 in 240 packs ; 1 in 16 boxes A 20-card nostalgia set with original artwork; comes in PMG Red, Blue, Green, and Gold (1/1) parallels.
SkyBox Premium Prospects 1 in 5 packs ; 3 per box Rookie-focused insert with Star Rubies (/50), Star Emerald (/10), and Star Diamonds (1/1) parallels; autographs are 1:120 packs.
Z-Force 1 in 8 packs (hobby) ; 1 to 2 per box Colorful insert with Rave (/399), Super Rave (/50), and Universe Rave (1/1) parallels.
Liquid Gold 1 in 960 packs ; 1 in 64 boxes Ultra-rare case-level chase card with premium golden design.
Metalheads 1 in 120 packs ; 1 in 8 boxes 32-card die-cut goalie helmet set with one unique design per NHL team.

Fast facts

Released: May 14, 2025
Box config: 15 packs per box, 6 cards per pack (hobby); 5 packs per box, 6 cards per pack (blaster)
Top rookie: Macklin Celebrini

6 CARDS PER PACK

15 PACKS PER BOX

By CardStock Editorial Updated Jul 05, 2026