2021-22

2021-22 Upper Deck SPx Hockey Hobby Box

Upper Deck hockey

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Frequently asked

Who's 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx 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 main draw of 2021-22 SPx Hockey?
It's built around autographs and premium inserts. You're guaranteed 2 autograph or memorabilia hits per box on average, plus 2 tech cards. The Shadow Box insert with its Spectrum Light FX and acetate overlay is the signature chase, especially the autograph versions.
What are the key rookie cards to hunt?
The set features Alexis Lafreniere, Quinn Hughes, and Tim Stutzle among the notable rookies in the 100-card base set. Rookie autographs come in tiered print runs (Tier 1 to 3), with Tier 1 being most common at 375 copies. Lustrous Rookie Patch Autographs are the premium rookie chase with hard-signed ink.
How do the parallels work?
Base cards are numbered to 299. Autographs and memorabilia cards have multiple parallel tiers, often including Gold, Spectrum, and 1/1 Spectrum versions. Some inserts like Finite Rookies go up to 399 with parallels down to individual colors like Green Spectrum (/15) or Platinum Spectrum (1/1).
What's the difference between Shadow Box rookies and veterans?
Shadow Box rookies pull at 1:25 packs and max out at 175 copies, while veterans are 1:70 packs and capped at 99. Both feature the layered Spectrum Light FX design with acetate overlay. Select cards come with hard-signed autographs.
Are there any UD Black cards in this product?
Yes. UD Black is integrated into the checklist with Obsidian Rookies, Obsidian Scripts, and Lustrous Rookie Signatures and Patch Autographs. Lustrous cards feature on-card ink and come with rare Clarity Variant and 1/1 Spectrum parallels.
What's Radiance F/X and why should I care?
It's a new insert in 2021-22 SPx featuring top active stars and rookies with Light FX and acetate design. Base versions pull 1:8.5 packs. You can find numbered parallels in Red (/150), Gold (/50), Green (/25), and Purple (1/1), plus some autograph versions.
How many boxes are in a case?
A case contains 20 hobby boxes. Each box has 4 packs with 1 card per pack, so you're opening 80 cards total per case.
What are the best inserts in 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Shadow Box (Rookies 1:25 packs, Veterans 1:70 packs), Lustrous Rookie Patch Autographs, Radiance F/X (1:8.5 packs), UD Black Obsidian, Double XL Duos Materials, Finite Rookies.
When did 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx come out?
It dropped March 29, 2023.
What's in a 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx hobby box?
4 packs per box, 1 card per pack
What's the cheapest 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $109.95 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx?
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 In USAUSD In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box UDE Pack $115 401 Games $110
Hobby Box Case Remi Card Trader $2,000

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 20 retailers we follow for 2021-22 Upper Deck SPx, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

2021-22 Upper Deck SPx Hockey

SPx Hockey is a tech-forward set built around autographs and premium inserts like Shadow Box cards with Spectrum Light FX and acetate overlays. The 100-card base set features top NHL names, all numbered to 299, with heavy emphasis on rookie autos and memorabilia hits.

Autographs

2 Autograph or memorabilia hits per box on average

On average per hobby box
  1. 2 Tech cards (base or inserts)
Inserts to watch
  • Shadow Box Rookies 1 in 25 packs, Veterans 1 in 70 packs The signature insert with Spectrum Light FX and acetate overlay, available in autograph versions for select cards.
  • Lustrous Rookie Patch Autographs Hard-signed on-card autos with premium memorabilia, including rare Clarity Variant and 1/1 Spectrum parallels.
  • Radiance F/X 1 in 8.5 packs New insert featuring top rookies and stars with Light FX and acetate, available in numbered parallels and autograph versions.
  • UD Black Obsidian Upper Deck Black brand cards including Obsidian Rookies and Scripts with jersey and patch parallels, plus hard-signed autos.
  • Double XL Duos Materials Dual-player memorabilia cards with oversized swatches, numbered to 99 or less with premium parallels to 10 or less.
  • Finite Rookies Rookie-focused insert numbered to 399 with multiple spectrum and numbered parallels down to 1/1.
Fast facts
Released
March 29, 2023
Box config
4 packs per box, 1 card per pack
Set size
100 cards
Top rookie
Cole Caufield
1 CARDS PER PACK
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4 PACKS PER BOX