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2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey Hobby Box

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Frequently asked

Who's 2017-18 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's the main draw of 2017-18 The Cup?
Every box comes with at least two autographed patch cards, making it one of the most auto-heavy premium releases. The Autographed Rookie Patch cards are the flagship chase, especially for top first-year players.
How many cards are in a box?
One pack per box with 6 cards total. It's a short, premium format where every card matters.
What are the key rookie cards?
The Autographed Rookie Patch cards are the primary rookies, with two tiers: Level 1 (249 copies) and Level 2 short prints (99 copies). Exquisite Rookie Patch Auto cards are even rarer, numbered to the player's jersey number.
How do the base card parallels work?
Regular base cards are numbered to 249. Parallels include Gold Spectrum Foil (/12) and Black Foil (1/1). Select cards also come in autograph and memorabilia versions with their own parallel tiers like Gold Foil Auto Patch (/8) and Red Foil Auto (/4).
What's special about the Exquisite subset?
Exquisite marks the final installment of 2017-18 Exquisite Hockey. Rookie Patch and Rookie Auto Patch cards are numbered to the player's jersey number, and both have 1/1 Shield versions that are the ultimate chase cards.
Are there any throwback or retro inserts?
Yes. Rookie Tribute Auto Patch cards use designs from The Cup's first five sets (2005-06 through 2009-10), numbered to just 10 copies each. These appeal to collectors who want a piece of The Cup's history.
What other autograph inserts should I know about?
Limited Logos (/50 or less), Emblems of Endorsements (/15), Signature Materials (99 or 25 copies depending on tier), and Cup Foundations Quads (/49 or less) all feature autographs and memorabilia. There are also specialty booklets like 9-Way Signature Booklets (/9) and Legends of Hockey Triple Signed Booklets (/9).
When did 2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup come out?
It dropped October 24, 2018.
What's in a 2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup hobby box?
1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack, 6 boxes per case
What's the cheapest 2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $2999.99 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 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 Clouts 'n Chara $3,000
Hobby Box Inner Case (6) Pastime Sports $6,499 $1,083 EA
Hobby Box Case Pastime Sports $12,999

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 8 retailers we follow for 2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey

2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup is the premium end-of-season hockey release loaded with hard-signed autographs and game-used patches from NHL stars and top rookies. Every box guarantees at least two autographed patch cards.

Autographs

At least 2 autographed patch cards per box

Inserts to watch
  • Autographed Rookie Patch The flagship rookie card for top first-year players, considered the primary chase card in The Cup.
  • Exquisite Rookie Patch Auto Ultra-premium rookie autographs numbered to the player's jersey number, with 1/1 Shield versions.
  • Limited Logos Team logo memorabilia with autographs, numbered to 50 or less, featuring both veterans and rookies.
  • Signature Materials Veteran and rookie autographed memorabilia cards with two tiers (99 copies for common, 25 for short prints).
  • Cup Foundations Multi-piece memorabilia inserts (Quads, Trios, Sixes) with jersey, patch, and tag swatches, some autographed.
  • Rookie Tribute Auto Patch Throwback designs from The Cup's first five sets (2005-06 through 2009-10), numbered to 10 copies each.
Fast facts
Released
October 24, 2018
Box config
1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack, 6 boxes per case
Set size
175 cards
Top rookie
Tage Thompson
6 CARDS PER PACK
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1 PACKS PER BOX