2025-26

2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Hobby Box

Name: 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey
Brand: Upper Deck
Availability: InStock

Upper Deck hockey

Rookies

IVAN DEMIDOV 6 autos 31 cards

ZEEV BUIUM 5 autos 26 cards

ARTYOM LEVSHUNOV 7 autos 32 cards

MATTHEW WOOD 0 autos 21 cards

ZAYNE PAREKH 4 autos 24 cards

STARS

MACKLIN CELEBRINI 2 autos 24 cards

CONNOR MCDAVID 1 auto 9 cards

MARTIN BRODEUR 1 auto 1 card

CONNOR BEDARD 5 autos 32 cards

ALEKSANDER BARKOV 5 autos 26 cards

MATTHEW KNIES 2 autos 22 cards

2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey hobby box

2026-27

$195

2025-26

SCHAEFER

$190 $190

Frequently asked

Who's 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts 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 makes 2025-26 Artifacts worth opening?

Every hobby box is guaranteed three autographs or premium inserts plus four serial-numbered base cards, so you're hitting hard-signed content in every box. The rookie redemption program means the season's top rookies will eventually get autograph and memorabilia versions, making early boxes valuable for flipping or holding.

What are the key rookies in this set?

The rookie checklist isn't finalized until later in the season due to NHL rules on player debuts. Cards 171-200 are numbered rookies to /999, and cards 201-250 are Rookie Redemptions that will feature the season's standout prospects once they play their first official game. Early pulls like Macklin Celebrini and Artyom Levshunov are already showing up in secondary market listings.

How do the parallels work?

The first 200 base cards have 14 parallel tiers ranging from Ruby /599 down to Masterful Artifacts /1. Select base cards also come in autograph and memorabilia parallels with their own production runs (Gold, Emerald, Purple, Black). The most common parallels like Ruby are still collectible, but the ultra-low tiers like Black /5 and Masterful /1 are the real chase.

What's the Aurum bounty and why should I care?

Aurum is the main insert chase with 48 cards, each carrying a scratch-off code. Collect all 48 codes and redeem them online for bonus cards 49 and 50. The first three collectors to complete the set get a 12-card Aurum set plus autograph cards; the next seven get the 12-card set and one auto. It's a fun community element that rewards dedication.

What's new in 2025-26 compared to last year?

History Lesson Signatures is a brand-new insert pairing legends with current stars on a two-card puzzle. Puck Luck is also new, featuring actual game-used puck pieces numbered to /4. Arena Artifacts shifts focus to the Colisée de Québec this year, and Benchmark Autographs highlights Madison Square Garden relics. The overall structure remains familiar, but these new concepts add fresh chase elements.

Are there any exclusive inserts in Blaster boxes?

Yes. Blaster boxes get Sky Blue parallels (1:1 packs) and Jade Green parallels (/100) that are exclusive to that format. The autograph and memorabilia odds are steeper in Blaster, so hobby boxes are the better value if you're chasing premium hits.

What's the base set structure?

The 250-card set breaks down as 100 traditional veterans, then Stars /699 (101-135), Goalies /699 (136-150), Legends /599 (151-170), Rookies /999 (171-200), and 50 Rookie Redemption slots (201-250). The first 200 cards all have extensive parallel tiers, so there's plenty of depth to chase even within the base set.

Is this a good value at $230 per box?

If you're hunting autographs and serial-numbered cards, yes. Three guaranteed premium hits per box is solid for the price point. The rookie redemption program adds long-term value since those cards will eventually be released with autographs and relics. If you're just after base cards, it's overkill, but for serious collectors, Artifacts delivers consistent hits.

When did 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts come out?

It dropped September 24, 2025.

What's in a 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts hobby box?

8 packs per box, 4 cards per pack, 20 boxes per case

What's the cheapest 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts hobby box right now?

Cheapest we're tracking is $189.99 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.

Where can I buy 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts?

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Canada and United States best prices by format
Format
Hobby Box	$190	$190
Blaster Box		$40
Hobby Box Inner Case (10)		$1,880 $188 EA
Hobby Box Case (20)	$3,750 $187 EA	$3,750 $187 EA

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 28 retailers we follow for 2025-26 Upper Deck Artifacts, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.