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2023-24 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey Hobby Box
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What are these options?
- Hobby Box
- The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
- Blaster Box
- The small retail box sold at stores like Walmart and Target, usually the cheapest full box on the shelf. Autographs are not guaranteed, but many blasters carry exclusive parallels you cannot pull from a hobby box.
- Cases
- The factory-sealed carton a product ships in, holding a set number of boxes. A full case is the whole carton; an inner case is a smaller sealed block from inside it. Case buyers get untouched pack sequencing and a lower price per box. Some rare cards are seeded about once per case, which is what collectors mean by a case hit.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$110 |  |
$135 |
| Blaster Box |  |
$20 |  |
$30 |
| Hobby Box Case (16) | |
$1,800, $112 per box |  |
$2,380, $149 per box |
| Blaster Box Case (20) |  |
$425, $21 per box | |
$580, $29 per box |
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 34 retailers we follow for 2023-24 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
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Frequently asked
Who's 2023-24 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 structure?
200 cards total: Veterans (#1-100), Stars (#101-150), and Rookies (#151-200). You'll pull one Stars and one Rookies card per pack as modest short prints.
What are the main autograph tiers?
Silver autos hit 1:120 hobby packs for base cards, Stars 1:600 packs, and Rookies come /399 or /199. There are also Blue (/50), Green (/10), and Gold (1/1) auto parallels. Select inserts like Soul of the Game and Premium Player also have autographs with their own print runs.
Which inserts should I chase?
Jambalaya and Metal-X are the toughest pulls at 1:960 and 1:480 packs respectively. Soul of the Game (1:43) is more accessible and has autographs. Goose Eggs (1:400) is the goalie-only die-cut set. Constellations (1:10) and SkyBox Premium Prospects (1:5) should hit most boxes.
What are Precious Metal Gems parallels?
The main parallel line for base cards. Red is /100, Green is /10, and Gold is 1/1. They're available in hobby and e-Pack only. Autograph versions exist across all tiers.
Are there retro cards in this set?
Yes. 2008-09 Metal Universe Retros (1:5), 2013 Metal Universe Retros (1:240), 1997-98 Metal Universe Retros (PMG-only, 1:240), and 1990 SkyBox Retro Metal (1:240) all appear. Retros have their own Precious Metal Gems parallels.
What's the difference between Z-Force versions?
Base Z-Force is 1:15 packs. Rave parallels are /399, Super Rave is /50, and Universe Rave is 1/1.
How many inserts hit in an average box?
You should see about 15 insert cards per box on average, including 5 from the common insert group (Constellations, Energetic Explosions, Meltdown, T Tauri Star), 3 SkyBox Premium Prospects, 3 2008-09 Retros, 1 Z-Force, 1 from the mid-tier group (9.461e KM, Premium Player, Soul of the Game), and 1 additional serial-numbered insert.
What makes this set stand out from other 2023-24 hockey releases?
The sci-fi aesthetic and sheer variety of insert sets. You get nostalgic throwbacks like Jambalaya, Noyz Boyz, and Soul of the Game alongside new chases like Goose Eggs and The Business. The retro cards and multiple parallel tiers give collectors lots of angles to chase.
When did 2023-24 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe come out?
It dropped October 9, 2024.
What's in a 2023-24 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe hobby box?
15 packs per box, 7 cards per pack
What's the cheapest 2023-24 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $109.75 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2023-24 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.
2023-24 Upper Deck SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey
2023-24 SkyBox Metal Universe brings back the brand's signature sci-fi aesthetic with a 200-card base set split between veterans, stars, and rookies. The set is loaded with nostalgic insert chases like Jambalaya, Soul of the Game, and Goose Eggs, plus autograph parallels across multiple tiers.
Autographs
Varies by insert; Silver autos 1:120 packs, Stars 1:600 packs, Rookies /399 or /199
On average per hobby box
- 1 Base Set Stars card (#101-150, modest short print)
- 1 Base Set Rookies card (#151-200, modest short print)
- 5 Constellations, Energetic Explosions, Meltdown, or T Tauri Star inserts (combined)
- 3 2008-09 Metal Universe Retro cards
- 3 SkyBox Premium Prospects cards
- 1 9.461e KM, Premium Player, or Soul of the Game insert
- 1 Z-Force insert
- 1 Additional serial-numbered insert card
Inserts to watch
- Jambalaya 1 in 960 packs ; 1 in 64 boxes Die-cut chase with pixelated background and ridiculously long odds, featuring top players like Connor McDavid.
- Soul of the Game 1 in 43 packs ; about 1 in 3 boxes First hockey appearance of this 1990s basketball classic, with Gold parallels (/99) and autographs (/35).
- Goose Eggs 1 in 400 packs ; about 1 in 27 boxes Goalie-only die-cut set with early-90s computer graphics aesthetic; Golden Goose Eggs numbered to 25.
- Metal-X 1 in 480 packs ; 1 in 32 boxes Returning insert with tough odds, featuring star players like Luke Hughes.
- Constellations 1 in 10 packs ; 1 to 2 per box Should hit in most boxes; has Spectrum (/199) and Gold (/99) parallels plus rare autographs (1:1,500).
- SkyBox Premium Prospects 1 in 5 packs ; 3 per box Top rookies of 2023-24 with Star Rubies (/50), Star Emeralds (/10), and Star Diamonds (1/1) parallels.
Fast facts
- Released
- October 9, 2024
- Box config
- 15 packs per box, 7 cards per pack
- Set size
- 200 cards
- Top rookie
- Connor Bedard
7 CARDS
PER PACK
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15 PACKS
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