2012-13

2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Hobby Box

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2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey hobby box

2012-13

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Frequently asked

What's the main draw of 2012-13 Black Diamond?

The autographs. Beckett's preview states more than half the cards in the set are autographed, and you're chasing GEMography signatures plus hard-signed buybacks of Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. It's a premium product built around hits.

How many autographs should I expect per box?

The sources don't specify a per-box rate, but case breakers will pull 4 to 5 GEMography autographs per 12-box case. That works out to roughly one auto every 2-3 boxes on average, though your actual box could have zero or multiple depending on the pack luck.

What are the diamond-tiered cards?

Black Diamond uses a tiered parallel system. You'll pull Double Diamond Veterans (6 per box), Triple Diamond Veterans (3 per box), Triple Diamond Rookie Gems (3 per box), and Quadruple Diamond Rookie Gems (1 per box). Each tier gets progressively scarcer and more valuable.

What's special about the Black Diamond Jersey cards?

They're puzzle-themed inserts featuring the 1984 NHL Draft Class, with four- and six-card puzzles. You'll get 2 per box. The set includes legends like Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, and Luc Robitaille, making them a fun retro element.

How do the Emerald and Sapphire parallels work?

Emerald parallels are numbered to 10, making them short-prints. Sapphire is a true 1-of-1. You'll pull one Ruby, Emerald, or Sapphire parallel per box on average, so hitting an Emerald or Sapphire is a solid box win.

What's the base set like?

It's a 250-card set with Sidney Crosby as card #1. The design emphasizes the diamond theme with a premium feel. You'll get 125 base cards per box across 24 five-card packs plus a bonus pack.

What are the best inserts in 2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond?

Worth keeping an eye out for: GEMography Autographs, Sidney Crosby & Alexander Ovechkin Buyback Autographs, Black Diamond Jersey Puzzle Cards (2 per box), Emerald Parallel, Sapphire Parallel.

When did 2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond come out?

It dropped December 11, 2012.

What's in a 2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond hobby box?

24 five-card packs per box plus 1 bonus pack (125 cards total per box)

Where can I buy 2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond?

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.