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2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey Hobby Box

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Frequently asked

Who's 2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What are the key rookie cards in 2018-19 The Cup?
The top-tier rookies are Elias Pettersson, Andrei Svechnikov, Casey Mittelstadt, Eeli Tolvanen, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brady Tkachuk, and Rasmus Dahlin. These are numbered to 99 copies and come as Autograph Patch cards. The rest of the rookie class runs to 249 copies.
How many autographs come in each box?
Each tin (box) is guaranteed 2 autograph patch cards. That's the main draw of The Cup. You're always getting premium signed material.
What makes The Cup different from other Upper Deck hockey releases?
The Cup is the ultra-premium line. Every box has on-card autographs and patches, the base cards are numbered to 249, and the rookie autos are some of the most coveted in modern hockey. It's positioned as the highest-quality release of the season.
What are the parallel tiers for rookie autograph patches?
Top rookies (Pettersson, Svechnikov, Mittelstadt, Tolvanen, Kotkaniemi, Tkachuk, Dahlin) are /99. The rest of the rookie class is /249. Both have Gold Spectrum, Gold Foil, Green Foil Button, Red Foil Tag, and Black Foil (1/1) parallels.
Are there any inserts besides the base rookie autos?
Yes, plenty. The Show features legends and current stars at 1:60 or 1:120 packs. Hall of Fame Anniversary cards hit at 1:6 packs. There's also Enshrinements, Scripted Sticks, Exquisite Rookie Auto Patches (numbered to jersey number), and Splendor inserts.
What veterans and legends are in the base set?
The base includes Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, Bobby Orr, and many other Hall of Famers and current stars. All base veterans are numbered to 249.
How is the set structured?
149 total cards. Cards 1-60 are veterans and retired players. Cards 61-150 are rookies. The top 7 rookies (#61-67) are /99, and the rest (#68-150) are /249. All base cards are serial numbered.
When did 2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup come out?
It dropped October 23, 2019.
What's in a 2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup hobby box?
1 tin per box, 6 cards per tin, 2 autograph patch cards guaranteed per box
What's the cheapest 2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $2299.99 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup?
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 Pastime Sports $2,300
Hobby Box Inner Case (6) Pastime Sports $6,580 $1,097 EA
Hobby Box Case Pastime Sports $13,499

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2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey

2018-19 Upper Deck The Cup is the ultra-premium hockey release built around rookie autograph patch cards, with stars like Elias Pettersson, Andrei Svechnikov, and Brady Tkachuk anchoring the chase.

Autographs

3 Autographs per box on average

On average per hobby box
  1. 1 Rookie Autograph Patch card (Tier 1 /99 or Tier 2 /249)
  2. Hall of Fame 75th and 25th Anniversary Autograph Patch cards
  3. Enshrinements or Enshrinements Duos autograph relics
  4. The Show autograph cards (rookies or veterans/legends)
  5. Exquisite Rookie Auto Patch cards (numbered to jersey number)
  6. Splendor insert autograph or patch cards
Inserts to watch
  • Rookie Autograph Patch The cornerstone of The Cup, with top rookies like Pettersson, Svechnikov, and Brady Tkachuk numbered to 99 or 249.
  • Exquisite Rookie Auto Patch Premium rookie autos numbered to the player's jersey number, with one-of-one Shield parallels.
  • The Show 1 in 60 packs (rookies) / 1 in 120 packs (vets/legends) Autograph cards inspired by Upper Deck Authenticated shadowbox memorabilia, featuring legends like Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux.
  • Enshrinements Autograph relic cards numbered to 99 or less, with Duos versions at 25 or fewer copies.
  • Hall of Fame 75th and 25th Anniversary Autograph Patch 1 in 6 packs New insert debut featuring Hall of Famers and current stars with premium patch material.
  • Splendor Splendor brand inserts included in The Cup this year with autograph, patch, and rookie variants.
Fast facts
Released
October 23, 2019
Box config
1 tin per box, 6 cards per tin, 2 autograph patch cards guaranteed per box
Set size
149 cards
Top rookie
Andrei Svechnikov
6 CARDS PER PACK
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1 PACKS PER BOX