It's a premium product built around autographs, memorabilia, and gem-themed inserts. Every box includes a bonus pack of 2019-20 Exquisite Hockey, which features high-end rookie patch cards and veteran materials. The base set is small (70 cards) and serial numbered to 249, so hits are the real chase.
Q2What are the key rookie cards?
The Diamond Relic Rookie Gems are the marquee rookies, numbered to 99 with up to four embedded diamonds per card. Jack Hughes, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Kaapo Kakko have quad-diamond versions. Silver on Black Rookie Signatures offer autographed alternatives, and Jewels of the Draft is a new autograph memorabilia set for first-year players.
Q3How do the parallels work?
Base cards come in Pure Black (/99 or less), Diamond Relics (/5), and Pure Black Diamond (1/1) versions. Rookies have Pure Black parallels only. Many inserts have Spectrum parallels numbered to 99 or lower. The 1/1 Pure Black Diamond cards are the rarest tier.
Q4What's included in every box?
You get one 5-card Black Diamond pack plus one bonus Exquisite Hockey card. The Black Diamond pack contains base cards, autographs, memorabilia, and premium inserts. Exquisite cards are high-end pulls with rookie patches and veteran materials.
Q5Are there autographs in this product?
Yes, autographs are a major part of Black Diamond. Silver on Black Rookie Signatures, Gemography (with diamond relics), Jewels of the Draft, and Sparkling Scripts are all autograph sets. Exact odds aren't published, but they're positioned as premium hits.
Q6What's the 1996-97 Tribute set?
Upper Deck brought back the original 1996-97 Black Diamond design for a series of Tribute cards honoring rookies, active stars, and legends like Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. Many have autograph and memorabilia versions, plus Diamond (/99 or /25) and Pure Black Diamond (1/1) parallels.
Q7What are the patch cards?
Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches pull at 1:2 packs and feature manufactured team logos. There's also a Retro version at 1:8. Team Logo Patches for veterans pull at 1:15 and have Gold parallels. Championship Banners celebrate Stanley Cup winners and sometimes include autographs.
Q8What are the best inserts in 2019-20 Upper Deck Black Diamond?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Diamond Relic Rookie Gems, Silver on Black Rookie Signatures, Jewels of the Draft, 1996-97 Black Diamond Tribute, Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches (1:2 packs), Exquisite Hockey (1 per box).
Q9When did 2019-20 Upper Deck Black Diamond come out?
It dropped November 27, 2019.
Q10What's in a 2019-20 Upper Deck Black Diamond hobby box?
1 Black Diamond pack (5 cards) + 1 Exquisite bonus pack (1 card) per box. 10 boxes per case (two 5-box inner shippers).
Q11Where can I buy 2019-20 Upper Deck Black Diamond?
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What to Expect
2019-20 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey
2019-20 Upper Deck Black Diamond is a premium hockey product loaded with autographs, memorabilia, and gem-themed inserts. Every box includes a bonus pack of 2019-20 Exquisite Hockey with high-end rookie cards and premium patches.
Autographs
Rare, odds not published
On average per hobby box
1Exquisite Hockey bonus card (high-end rookie or veteran)
Inserts to watch
Diamond Relic Rookie GemsRookie cards with embedded diamonds (1-4 per card), numbered to 99, with Pure Black Diamond 1/1 parallels.
Silver on Black Rookie SignaturesAutographed rookie cards with silver ink on dark backdrop, numbered to 249 or 99 with Spectrum parallels.
Jewels of the DraftNew autograph memorabilia set for rookies with colorful backgrounds, numbered to 99.
1996-97 Black Diamond TributeRetro design honoring the original 1996-97 set, available for rookies, active stars, and legends with multiple parallel tiers.
Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches1 in 2 packsManufactured patch cards featuring rookie team logos; Retro version pulls at 1:8.
Exquisite Hockey1 per boxPremium bonus set included in every Black Diamond box with high-end rookie patches and veteran materials.
Fast facts
Released
November 27, 2019
Box config
1 Black Diamond pack (5 cards) + 1 Exquisite bonus pack (1 card) per box. 10 boxes per case (two 5-box inner shippers).
