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2017-18 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Hobby Box

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Frequently asked

Who's 2017-18 Upper Deck Ice 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 2017-18 Ice?
The Ice Premieres subset features the top 2017 draft class: Brock Boeser, Nico Hischier, Evgeny Svechnikov, Clayton Keller, Nolan Patrick, and others. The rarest are Level 1 cards numbered to just 99, making them some of the scarcest rookie cards of the season.
How many autographs should I expect per box?
You'll average one autograph per six-box half-case. Each box guarantees two hits from the combined pool of autographs, memorabilia, and Exquisite cards, so you might pull an auto, a memorabilia card, or an Exquisite card.
What makes Ice Premieres so collectible?
Ice Premieres are all serial-numbered on acetate, with five tiers ranging from /99 to /1299. Level 1 cards at /99 are extremely scarce, and there's also a 1/1 Black parallel for each rookie, making the hunt for the rarest versions a big draw.
What's the difference between the Ice Premieres levels?
Level 1 is numbered to 99 and the toughest to pull. Level 2 goes to 249, Level 3 to 499, Level 4 to 999, and Level 5 to 1299. There are also Retro parallels (/149) and one-of-one Black versions. Higher levels are more common but still collectible.
What is Sub Zero and why do collectors chase it?
Sub Zero is the main regular insert, printed on holographic acetate. Veteran versions pull at 1:7, rookies at 1:11, and legends at 1:60. Gold parallels are available, with rookie Gold limited to just 24 copies, making them highly sought.
Are there any autographed rookies besides Ice Premieres Autographs?
Yes. The Exquisite Collection section includes Rookie Signatures numbered to either 99 or 199, plus Exquisite Material Signatures. There are also Rookie Auto Patch Tribute cards based on 2007-08 and 2008-09 Exquisite designs, each limited to 25 copies.
What's included in a typical hobby box?
Each box contains 6 packs of 4 cards. You'll pull two Ice Premieres rookies, two autographs/memorabilia/Exquisite cards combined, one Sub Zero insert, and one additional insert, plus base acetate cards.
How does the Exquisite Collection work in Ice?
2017-18 Ice is the second installment of that year's Exquisite release, with the first coming in Black Diamond. Cards from both products combine to form the complete 2017-18 Exquisite Collection Hockey set, so collectors may chase both products to complete the full picture.
What are the best inserts in 2017-18 Upper Deck Ice?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Ice Premieres, Sub Zero (1:7 (veterans), 1:11 (rookies), 1:60 (legends)), Glacial Graphs (1:65 packs), Exquisite Collection, Ice Premieres Autographs, Frozen Foursomes (1:151 packs).
When did 2017-18 Upper Deck Ice come out?
It dropped April 25, 2018.
What's in a 2017-18 Upper Deck Ice hobby box?
4 cards per pack, 6 packs per box, 20 boxes per case
What's the cheapest 2017-18 Upper Deck Ice hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $249.95 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2017-18 Upper Deck Ice?
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Canada and United States best prices by format
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Hobby Box Wayne's Sports Cards $250
Hobby Box Case (20) Steel City Collectibles $3,750 $187 EA

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2017-18 Upper Deck Ice Hockey

2017-18 Upper Deck Ice is all about acetate rookie cards and the Ice Premieres subset, which features the year's top draft picks like Brock Boeser, Nico Hischier, and Evgeny Svechnikov on tiered serial-numbered parallels. The set brings back Sub Zero inserts and combines autographs with memorabilia hits for a premium hockey experience.

Autographs

1 Autograph per 6-box half-case on average

On average per hobby box
  1. 2 Ice Premieres Rookie Cards (serial-numbered, tiered levels)
  2. 1 Sub Zero insert
  3. 1 Additional insert
Inserts to watch
  • Ice Premieres The flagship rookie subset with five tiered serial-number levels, from /99 (Level 1, the scarcest) to /1299 (Level 5), plus 1/1 Black parallels and Retro versions.
  • Sub Zero 1 in 7 (veterans), 1 in 11 (rookies), 1 in 60 (legends) Acetate and foil inserts featuring top talent with Gold parallels; rookie versions are more plentiful but still tough pulls.
  • Glacial Graphs 1 in 65 packs ; about 1 in 11 boxes Autographed acetate cards of active players and retired legends, with rare Black parallels at 1:240.
  • Exquisite Collection The second installment of the year's Exquisite release, featuring premium rookie signatures and material cards numbered to 99-275.
  • Ice Premieres Autographs Signed rookie cards tiered from /99 (Level 1) to /299 (Level 3), plus rare Autograph Patch versions numbered to /10.
  • Frozen Foursomes 1 in 151 packs ; about 1 in 25 boxes Memorabilia inserts featuring swatches from four different players, with rare Red parallels.
Fast facts
Released
April 25, 2018
Box config
4 cards per pack, 6 packs per box, 20 boxes per case
Set size
200 cards
Top rookie
Tage Thompson
4 CARDS PER PACK
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6 PACKS PER BOX