2021-22
2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey Hobby Box
Upper Deck hockey
Rookies
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Frequently asked
Who's 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials for?
A solid first box. Cheap to crack, fun to rip, and you'll still land the year's rookies without dropping serious cash.
What makes this product special compared to other 2021-22 hockey releases?
Credentials is built around a ticket theme with hard-signed autographs as the main draw. It's one of the few products that includes a dual rookie class, so you're pulling from both 2020-21 and 2021-22 prospects. Every box guarantees either an autograph or a non-auto acetate card, which is a solid hit rate.
Which rookies should I be hunting for?
The big names from the dual class include Tim Stutzle, Kirill Kaprizov, Jason Robertson, and Jake Oettinger. These are the 2020-21 rookies that carry over. The 2021-22 crop includes prospects like Parker Kelly and Radim Zohorna, though the earlier class tends to hold more value.
How do the Debut Ticket Access cards work?
These are the 100-card rookie subset (cards 51-150) that come in four tiers of rarity, numbered to 999, 799, 599, or 299 depending on the player. They have nine serial-numbered parallels ranging from /249 down to 1/1, plus a hobby-exclusive Purple parallel numbered to 10.
What's the difference between the autograph sets?
Debut Ticket Access Autographs are rookie-focused with varying print runs. Ticket Access Autographs feature veteran stars with tighter numbering (all parallels to 25 or less). Main Stage Signatures is the rarest auto set at 1:80 packs. Retro Ticket Access Autographs have a vintage ticket design and are numbered to 25 base.
Are the parallels really that hard to pull?
Yes. The higher-end parallels like Green (/25), Purple (/10), Gold (/5), and Black (1/1) are genuinely scarce. Even the mid-tier colors like Blue (/99) and Orange (/149) require patience or deep pockets to complete a set.
What's the average box break look like?
You'll get one autograph or acetate card, five serially-numbered cards, two tech inserts, and eight Star of the Night or Rookie Arrival cards. The rest of the pack is base cards. The guaranteed auto/acetate hit is the main reason to open.
Is this a good value at $40-50 per box?
At that price point, you're getting a guaranteed auto or acetate hit plus multiple serially-numbered cards, which is solid. The dual rookie class adds appeal since you have two years of prospects to chase. It's not the cheapest product, but the hit rate justifies it for collectors targeting specific rookies.
What are the best inserts in 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Debut Ticket Access Autographs, Ticket Access Autographs, Main Stage Signatures (1:80 packs), Star of the Night (1:10 packs (vets), 1:15-1:17 packs (rookies)), Speed of the Game (1:6 packs (rookies), 1:16 packs (vets)), View from the Glass (1:320 packs).
When did 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials come out?
It dropped August 2, 2023.
What's in a 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials hobby box?
8 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, 20 boxes per case
What's the cheapest 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $74.95 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 Credentials?
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.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$40 |  |
$75 |
| Hobby Box Case (20) | |
$795 $40 EA |  |
$2,400 $120 EA |
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 24 retailers we follow for 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey
2021-22 Credentials brings back Upper Deck's ticket-themed hockey set with a focus on rookie autographs and acetate cards. The product features a dual rookie class (2020-21 and 2021-22 prospects) and hard-signed autographs across multiple themed insert sets.
Autographs
1 Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 8 Star of the Night and/or Rookie Arrival cards
- 5 Serially-numbered cards
- 2 Tech insert cards
Inserts to watch
- Debut Ticket Access Autographs Hard-signed rookie autographs from both 2020-21 and 2021-22 classes, the core chase of the product with multiple serial-numbered parallels.
- Ticket Access Autographs Veteran counterpart to the rookie autographs, featuring star players with heavily numbered parallels down to 1/1.
- Main Stage Signatures 1 in 80 packs ; 1 in 10 boxes Rare autograph set with two-tiered Gold parallels and 1/1 Black versions.
- Star of the Night 1 in 10 packs (vets), 1 in 15-1 in 17 packs (rookies) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Star versions for both veterans and rookies, with autograph parallels available.
- Speed of the Game 1 in 6 packs (rookies), 1 in 16 packs (vets) Light FX insert showcasing fast players, with one rookie version per box on average.
- View from the Glass 1 in 320 packs ; 1 in 40 boxes Rare insert simulating the view from glass seats, with Gold Spectrum parallels numbered to 25.
Fast facts
- Released
- August 2, 2023
- Box config
- 8 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, 20 boxes per case
- Set size
- 150 cards
- Top rookie
- Cole Caufield
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