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2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Hobby Box

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Frequently asked

Who's 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 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.
Who are the key rookies in this set?
Alexis Lafreniere is the marquee rookie as the 2020 first-overall pick. The set includes 49 Young Guns total, pulled at 1:4 packs. Other notable rookies depend on your team, but the NHLPA made an exception for 2020-21 to allow players like Lafreniere to debut in Series 1 despite the delayed 2019-20 season.
What's the deal with the parallels?
Base cards have French (1:30 packs), Clear Cut (1:96), Exclusives (/100), and High Gloss (/10) parallels. Young Guns get French (1:120) and Clear Cut (1:288). The numbered parallels like Exclusives and High Gloss are hobby-exclusive. Print runs for non-numbered parallels haven't been announced.
Are there autographs in every box?
No. Autographs are rare in Series 1. Signature Sensations are 1:276 packs, and UD Canvas Autographs are numbered to the player's jersey number. Game Jersey memorabilia (1:36 packs) is the most common hit. All autos are live in packs; there are no redemptions.
What makes UD Canvas special?
It's somewhere between a parallel and a traditional insert set with adjusted design and card stock. Veterans pull at 1:7 packs, while Young Guns come roughly once per box. The UD Canvas Autographs are exclusive to hobby and feature on-card signatures numbered to jersey number, making them tough pulls.
What are the rarest inserts?
Ceremonial Puck Drop Autographs are the scarcest at 1:30,000 packs. Day with the Cup Tribute is 1:2,880, and 2020 NHL Draft SPs are 1:12,960. Cup Components (1:900) and Leaders Trios (1:4,000) are also tough. Most collectors won't see these in a single box.
How does this compare to previous Series 1 releases?
The design has a refreshed, brighter look compared to prior years. The insert lineup is substantial with new additions like Predominant, NHL Worldwide, and Dazzlers. Young Guns remain the core draw at 1:4 packs, and the overall hit rate is similar to past Series 1 products—not a guaranteed-hit product, but solid for base and insert collectors.
What's in a typical hobby box?
Expect 6 Young Guns, 4 UD Canvas, 4 UD Portraits, 1 Dazzlers, and 6 combined Debut Dates / NHL Worldwide / Predominant / Rookie Retrospective cards. The rest are base cards and parallels. Memorabilia and autographs are occasional bonuses, not standard.
Are there other product formats besides hobby boxes?
Yes. Tins contain 9 packs plus a pack of 3 exclusive O-Pee-Chee Glossy Rookies with Bronze (1:12 bonus packs) and Gold (1:34 bonus packs) parallels. Retail, blaster, and fat packs are also available with different odds for some inserts.
When did 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 come out?
It dropped November 18, 2020.
What's in a 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 hobby box?
24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
What's the cheapest 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $119.95 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1?
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Canada and United States best prices by format
Format In USAUSD In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box DA Card World $100 Out of the Box Cards $120
Blaster Box Grizzly Sports Cards $25
Retail Box Remi Card Trader $75
Tin Steel City Collectibles $25 Miraj Trading $35
Blaster Box Case Pastime Sports $800
Retail Box Case Miraj Trading $1,600

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 22 retailers we follow for 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey

Upper Deck's flagship hockey set kicks off the 2020-21 season with 49 Young Guns rookies headlined by first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere. The 250-card base set features a refreshed design with bright colors and a solid lineup of inserts.

Autographs

Rare, odds not published

On average per hobby box
  1. 6 Young Guns rookie cards
  2. 4 UD Canvas cards
  3. 4 UD Portraits cards
  4. 1 Dazzlers card
  5. 6 Debut Dates, NHL Worldwide, Predominant, or Rookie Retrospective cards (combined)
Inserts to watch
  • Young Guns 1 in 4 packs ; 6 per box The flagship rookie subset with 49 players including Alexis Lafreniere; the main draw for most collectors.
  • UD Canvas 1 in 7 packs (veterans), 1 per box (Young Guns) Adjusted design and card stock with an expansive checklist; UD Canvas Autographs are numbered to jersey number and on-card.
  • Clear Cut 1 in 96 packs (base), 1 in 288 packs (Young Guns) Acetate inserts including Clear Cut Foundation Duos (1:288), Leaders Trios (1:4,000), and Honoured Members Updates (/100).
  • Dazzlers 1 in 24 packs (Blue), 1 in 144 packs (Pink) Bright, colorful design; Orange parallels exclusive to tins at 1:10 packs.
  • Day with the Cup Tribute 1 in 2,880 packs Honors past Oilers and Rangers Stanley Cup wins; a tough short-print chase card.
  • UD Portraits 1 in 8 packs (veterans), 1 in 30 packs (rookies) Early '90s laser-background design; Gold Foil and Platinum Blue Foil parallels available.
Fast facts
Released
November 18, 2020
Box config
24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
Set size
730 cards
Top rookie
Kirill Kaprizov
8 CARDS PER PACK
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24 PACKS PER BOX