The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
Blaster Box
The small retail box sold at stores like Walmart and Target, usually the cheapest full box on the shelf. Autographs are not guaranteed, but many blasters carry exclusive parallels you cannot pull from a hobby box.
Retail Box
A full box of the individual packs sold loose at big-box stores, often 24 of them. Same base set as the hobby version, with fewer or no guaranteed hits.
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A solid first box. Cheap to crack, fun to rip, and you'll still land the year's rookies without dropping serious cash.
Q2What makes 2018-19 MVP special?
It's the 20th anniversary of the MVP brand, so Upper Deck included throwback Tribute cards using the original 1998-99 design and even included buyback cards from that inaugural set. It's a nice nostalgia angle for a budget-friendly product.
Q3What are the key rookie cards?
The base set includes carryover rookies from late 2017-18, but the real chase is the Rookie Redemption cards (1:400 packs), which are broken down by division. There's also a special 1:1250 redemption for the 2018 #1 NHL Draft Pick. You redeem these and get the actual rookie card later in the season.
Q4How do the autographs work?
NHL Player Credentials Autographs are the main auto hit at 1:267 packs. They come in three tiers (Entry Level, Level 1, VIP) and feature both current stars and legends like Bobby Orr and Patrick Roy. At least one auto is guaranteed per case (20 boxes).
Q5What are the parallel tiers?
Base parallels include Silver Script (1:3.3 packs), Puzzle Backs (1:4 packs), Super Script (/25 for #1-200, /5 for #201-250), and Printing Plates (1/1). The Tribute cards also have Colors and Contours parallels with Gold /198 and Purple /8 versions.
Q6How hard is it to complete the base set?
The 250-card base is very achievable at this price point. High-series short prints (#201-250) fall 1:2 packs, so you'll pull plenty of them. Most collectors can finish it without too much trouble.
Q7Is this a good value product?
Yes. At around $55 CAD per box, MVP is one of Upper Deck's most affordable hobby options. You get a solid base set, some nice inserts, and a shot at autographs. It's a great entry point for new collectors or a fun rip for veterans on a budget.
Q8What are Puzzle Back cards?
These parallels have puzzle pieces printed on the back that, when you collect multiple cards, combine to form a larger player image. Boxes typically have 5-6 of them, making them a fun bonus to chase.
Q9What are the best inserts in 2018-19 Upper Deck MVP?
Worth keeping an eye out for: NHL Player Credentials Autographs (1:267 packs), 20th Anniversary Silver Script Tribute (1:5 packs), Colors and Contours (Spectrum Light FX), Rookie Redemption Cards (1:400 packs), 1998-99 MVP Buybacks, Puzzle Back Parallels (1:4 packs).
Q10When did 2018-19 Upper Deck MVP come out?
It dropped August 8, 2018.
Q11What's in a 2018-19 Upper Deck MVP hobby box?
8 cards per pack, 20 packs per box, 20 boxes per case
Q12Where can I buy 2018-19 Upper Deck MVP?
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What to Expect
2018-19 Upper Deck MVP Hockey
2018-19 MVP marks the 20th anniversary of Upper Deck's entry-level hockey set, featuring a 250-card base with rookie redemptions and the return of NHL Player Credentials autographs. It's an affordable way to chase early-season rookies and anniversary tribute cards.
On average per hobby box
3NHL Player Credentials (Entry Level, Level 1, or VIP)
420th Anniversary Silver Script Tribute cards
5Puzzle Back Parallels
5Silver Script Parallels
10High Series Short Prints (#201-250)
Inserts to watch
NHL Player Credentials Autographs1 in 267 packsTiered autographs (Entry Level, Level 1, VIP) featuring current and legend players; the main autograph chase.
20th Anniversary Silver Script Tribute1 in 5 packsCurrent players on the original 1998-99 MVP design; celebrates the set's 20-year milestone.
Colors and Contours (Spectrum Light FX)Die-cut parallels of the Tribute cards; Gold /198 and rare Purple /8 versions.
Rookie Redemption Cards1 in 400 packsDivision-based redemptions for 2018-19 rookies; also a 1:1250 pack rate for the #1 NHL Draft Pick redemption.
1998-99 MVP BuybacksOriginal cards from the inaugural set, stamped and numbered to 20.
Puzzle Back Parallels1 in 4 packsCards with puzzle pieces on the back that combine to form a larger player image.
Fast facts
Released
August 8, 2018
Box config
8 cards per pack, 20 packs per box, 20 boxes per case
