2020-21

2020-21 Upper Deck SPx Hockey Hobby Box

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Frequently asked

Who's 2020-21 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 are the key rookie cards in 2020-21 SPx?
The marquee rookies are Alexis Lafreniere, Kirill Kaprizov, and Tim Stutzle. Lafreniere has a Photo Variant Autograph numbered to 25 copies. All three have multiple autograph and memorabilia versions across the various insert sets.
How many autographs or hits should I expect per box?
Each hobby box guarantees at least 2-3 autographs or memorabilia cards. With only one pack of four cards per box, the hit rate is very high, making this a premium product.
What's the base set like?
The base set has 100 cards featuring the biggest names in the NHL, all numbered to 299 copies. Cards include Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, and other established stars alongside the rookie class.
What are the main parallel types?
Jersey Parallels pull at 1:8 packs, while Autograph Parallels are 1:10 packs. Serial-numbered Autograph Patch and Premium Patch cards also exist. Many inserts have Spectrum parallels numbered to 25 or 49 copies.
Does SPx include UD Black cards?
Yes, 2020-21 SPx incorporates the UD Black line throughout the product. You'll find Obsidian Rookies, Obsidian Scripts, Lustrous Rookie Signatures, and Pride of a Nation cards all mixed into the checklist.
What makes Shadow Box cards special?
Shadow Box inserts use layered card stock combining foil and acetate with a distinctive design. Rookie versions pull at 1:18 packs while veteran versions are 1:48. Autograph versions exist with print runs of 175, 75, 125, or 25 copies depending on the tier.
Are there any memorabilia-only cards?
Yes. Extravagant Materials cards pull at 1:18 packs and feature game-worn swatches. Double XL Duos offer oversized swatches from two players and are numbered to 99 or less. Premium Material parallels are even scarcer at 10 copies or fewer.
What are the best inserts in 2020-21 Upper Deck SPx?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Auto Jersey, Shadow Box (1:18 packs (rookies), 1:48 packs (veterans)), Superscripts (1:20 packs (veterans), 1:100 packs (rookies)), Obsidian Scripts (1:50 packs (rookie), 1:40 packs (veteran)), Lustrous Rookie Signatures, Finite Rookies.
When did 2020-21 Upper Deck SPx come out?
It dropped May 26, 2021.
What's in a 2020-21 Upper Deck SPx hobby box?
1 pack per box, 4 cards per pack
What's the cheapest 2020-21 Upper Deck SPx hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $178.95 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 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 Miraj Trading $179
Hobby Box Case Remi Card Trader $4,399

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 17 retailers we follow for 2020-21 Upper Deck SPx, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

2020-21 Upper Deck SPx Hockey

2020-21 SPx is a high-end hockey release built around rookie autographs and memorabilia hits, with a 100-card base set featuring the league's biggest names all numbered to 299. Each hobby box contains just one pack of four cards, guaranteeing at least two autographs or memorabilia cards per box.

Autographs

2-3 autographs or memorabilia per box

On average per hobby box
  1. 1 Jersey Parallel cards (1:8 packs)
  2. 1 Shadow Box inserts (rookie 1:18, veteran 1:48)
  3. 1 Extravagant Materials memorabilia (1:18 packs)
Inserts to watch
  • Rookie Auto Jersey Numbered to 375 or 165 depending on player, with Spectrum parallels at 49 copies each. A core rookie chase card.
  • Shadow Box 1 in 18 packs (rookies), 1 in 48 packs (veterans) Layered cards combining foil and acetate with autograph versions available. Rookie autos numbered to 175 or 75 copies.
  • Superscripts 1 in 20 packs (veterans), 1 in 100 packs (rookies) Autographs from veterans and first-year players with Gold parallels numbered to 25 copies.
  • Obsidian Scripts 1 in 50 packs (rookie), 1 in 40 packs (veteran) UD Black premium inserts with Purple parallels. Rookie versions numbered to 49, veteran versions also available.
  • Lustrous Rookie Signatures Acetate cards with on-card signatures, numbered to 299 or less with Spectrum versions at 25 copies. Patch autographs capped at 125 copies.
  • Finite Rookies Additional freshman faces with Spectrum parallels at 35 copies each.
Fast facts
Released
May 26, 2021
Box config
1 pack per box, 4 cards per pack
Set size
100 cards
Top rookie
Kirill Kaprizov
4 CARDS PER PACK
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1 PACKS PER BOX