2018-19
2018-19 Upper Deck SP Hockey Hobby Box
Upper Deck hockey
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in 2018-19 SP Authentic?
The marquee rookies are Elias Pettersson, Brady Tkachuk, Rasmus Dahlin, Andrei Svechnikov, and Carter Hart. All appear on Future Watch autographs numbered to 999, and several also have Rookie Authentics base cards. These are the cards most collectors hunt when opening boxes.
How many autographs come in each box?
Every box contains exactly 2 autographs. One is always a Future Watch rookie autograph, and the second is an additional autograph from inserts like Sign of the Times, Marks of Distinction, or Immortal Ink.
What's new about Sign of the Times in this release?
Sign of the Times gets a Decades theme, with hard-signed cards of retired legends from the 1960s through 1990s, each with a unique design matching that era. The regular Sign of the Times autographs are 1:72 packs, while the Decades versions are much rarer (1:1,296 for 60s down to 1:720 for 90s).
What is the Spectrum FX Bounty program?
Collectors who pull all 99 in-pack Spectrum FX cards can redeem them for an exclusive card #100. The first 50 to complete the set also receive Gold parallels of all 100 cards. Spectrum FX cards range from 1:18 packs (Veterans) to 1:360 packs (Future Watch Level 3).
Are there any parallels to chase in the base set?
Yes. Red parallels fall 1:6 packs (about 3 per box). Select base cards also have numbered autograph parallels (1:108 packs) and Limited Autograph Patch versions numbered to 50 or less, making them very scarce.
What inserts besides autographs should I expect?
Authentic Moments (1:6 packs), Rookie Year Milestones (1:7), and 1999-2000 Retro Draft Picks (1:26) are the main non-auto inserts. Upper Deck Update cards also appear at 1:7 packs for veterans and 1:19 for Young Guns, with Exclusives (/100) and High Gloss (/10) parallels.
How does this compare to previous SP Authentic releases?
The core formula remains the same: Future Watch rookies and premium autographs are the draw. The big change is Sign of the Times getting a Decades theme with era-specific designs. The Spectrum FX Bounty program also returns, giving collectors a long-term chase beyond individual hits.
When did 2018-19 Upper Deck SP come out?
It dropped June 5, 2019.
What's in a 2018-19 Upper Deck SP hobby box?
5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box
Where can I buy 2018-19 Upper Deck SP?
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaster Box |  |
$60 | ||
| Hanger Box |  |
$6 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 6 retailers we follow for 2018-19 Upper Deck SP, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2018-19 Upper Deck SP Hockey
2018-19 SP Authentic is the premium hockey release built around Future Watch rookie autographs, with every box guaranteed to contain at least one signed rookie card. The set features a deep autograph lineup including Sign of the Times legends cards and chase inserts like Spectrum FX.
Autographs
1 Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 1 Future Watch autographed rookie card
- 1 Additional autograph (Sign of the Times, Marks of Distinction, Immortal Ink, or other insert)
- 3 Red parallel base cards
- 4 2018-19 Upper Deck Hockey Update cards
- 7 Authentic Moments, Rookie Year Milestones, or 1999-2000 Retro Draft Picks cards
- 1 Spectrum FX insert (Bounty program card)
Inserts to watch
- Future Watch Autographs The flagship rookie autograph insert, numbered to 999, featuring top prospects like Elias Pettersson, Brady Tkachuk, Rasmus Dahlin, and Andrei Svechnikov.
- Sign of the Times 1 in 72 packs Veteran autographs with a new Decades theme covering 1960s-1990s eras, plus multi-signature tiers (/25, /15, /10, /6, /5).
- Spectrum FX Bounty program inserts with tiered rarity (Veterans 1:18, Future Watch Level 1 1:36, Level 2 1:90, Level 3 1:360); completing the 99-card set earns exclusive card #100.
- Authentic Moments 1 in 6 packs Insert set highlighting milestone moments from the 2018-19 season, with autograph parallels at 1:1,200 packs.
- Rookie Year Milestones 1 in 7 packs Celebrates rookie achievements and career milestones, with numbered autograph versions.
- Upper Deck Update Young Guns 1 in 19 packs New rookie cards added to the product, with Exclusives (/100) and High Gloss (/10) parallels.
Fast facts
- Released
- June 5, 2019
- Box config
- 5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box
- Set size
- 140 cards
- Top rookie
- Andrei Svechnikov