2016-17

2016-17 Upper Deck SPx Hockey Hobby Box

Name: 2016-17 Upper Deck SPx Hockey
Brand: Upper Deck
Availability: InStock

Upper Deck hockey

Rookies

AUSTON MATTHEWS 7 autos 16 cards

MITCH MARNER 6 autos 15 cards

MIKHAIL SERGACHEV 6 autos 12 cards

WILLIAM NYLANDER 6 autos 16 cards

BRAYDEN POINT 3 autos 6 cards

STARS

NATHAN MACKINNON 4 autos 10 cards

CONNOR MCDAVID 7 autos 14 cards

WAYNE GRETZKY 6 autos 10 cards

MARIO LEMIEUX 3 autos 8 cards

PATRICK ROY 4 autos 8 cards

JAROMIR JAGR 2 autos 5 cards

2016-17

MATTHEWS

$550

Frequently asked

Who's 2016-17 Upper Deck SPx 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 makes 2016-17 SPx Hockey different from previous years?

SPx got a complete overhaul to become a super-premium product. Instead of the old format, it now comes as four 1-card packs per box, and every single card is a hit. You're guaranteed at least one autograph, one memorabilia card, one technology card, and one more hit from that trio. It's a major shift toward all-premium content.

Which rookies are in this product?

The 2016-17 rookie class is stacked. You'll find Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Patrick Laine, William Nylander, Brayden Point, Matthew Tkachuk, Mathew Barzal, and many others. They appear in Shadow Box Rookies base cards (numbered to 249) and SPx Rookies inserts (numbered to 399), plus various autograph and memorabilia parallels.

What are Shadow Box Rookies and how do they differ from SPx Rookies?

Shadow Box Rookies are the base rookie cards in the main set, numbered to 249 with a distinctive shadow box design. SPx Rookies are a separate insert set numbered to 399 that also features first-year players. Both have their own parallel tiers, so you can chase either or both depending on your preference.

What's the deal with Extreme Black Holo Shield cards?

These are tough pulls featuring a 3D holographic NHL shield logo. They come in three subsets: Stars (1:100 packs), Rookies (1:120 packs), and Legends (1:500 packs). Autograph versions are even rarer and exclusive to physical hobby boxes, not ePack. The autograph rates are 1:200 (Stars), 1:160 (Rookies), and 1:1920 (Legends).

How many boxes are in a case and what's the case structure?

A case has 20 boxes total, split into two inner cases of 10 boxes each. This matters if you're buying at the case level or doing box breaks, since some collectors track hits per inner case.

Are there any exclusive hobby-only inserts?

Yes. The autograph versions of Extreme Black Holo Shield cards are exclusive to physical hobby boxes and won't appear on ePack. Most other content is available on both platforms, but the hobby-exclusive autos make the physical product more valuable for collectors chasing those specific cards.

What are the key memorabilia inserts to chase?

Ice Shredders (1:30 for Stars, 1:60 for Rookies), Double XL Materials, Extravagant Materials (1:30 packs), and Extraordinary Materials are the main relic inserts. Each has Premium Black parallels that are more limited. These cards feature actual game-worn material from players.

Is this product a good value compared to other premium hockey releases?

SPx was designed to deliver premium cards at a lower per-pack cost than before. At four 1-card packs per box with every card being a hit, you're getting guaranteed autographs and relics. Whether it's a good value depends on your budget and what you're chasing, but the all-hit format means less filler than traditional products.

When did 2016-17 Upper Deck SPx come out?

It dropped February 22, 2017.

What's in a 2016-17 Upper Deck SPx hobby box?

1 card per pack, 4 packs per box, 20 boxes per case (2 inner cases of 10 boxes each)

What's the cheapest 2016-17 Upper Deck SPx hobby box right now?

Cheapest we're tracking is $549.99 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.

Where can I buy 2016-17 Upper Deck SPx?

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				$550

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