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2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Hobby Box

What are these options?

Hobby Box: The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
Retail Box: A full box of the individual packs sold loose at big-box stores, often 24 of them. Same base set as the hobby version, with fewer or no guaranteed hits.

Canada and United States best prices by format
Format	In USAUSD		In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box				$250
Retail Box				$100

These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 6 retailers we follow for 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.

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Frequently asked

What are the key rookies in 2008-09 Series 2?

The main Young Guns rookies are Ben Bishop, Cory Schneider, and Karl Alzner. The set includes 50 Young Guns total, so you'll pull about 6 per box on average.

How does Series 2 compare to Series 1?

Series 2 is usually less popular than Series 1, but it still offers solid value. It completes the base set and Young Guns lineup, plus brings fresh insert sets that don't overlap with Series 1.

What's guaranteed in a hobby box?

You get 1 UD Game Jersey card, 1 UD Rookie Materials card, and 6 Young Guns rookies per box. The rest is base, Victory cards, and various insert hits like Net Guards, Favorite Sons, Tales of the Cup, and Spectacular Saves.

Are there autographs in this product?

Yes, Signature Sensations is an autograph insert set with 73 cards, including some short prints and legends. However, the exact pull rate isn't documented in available sources, so they're relatively scarce.

What parallels exist for the base set?

Base cards come in Exclusives (numbered to 100), High Gloss (numbered to 10), and Printing Plates (1/1). Young Guns have the same parallel tiers.

What's the UD Game Jersey patch parallel?

Game Jersey cards have a Patch parallel numbered to 15, which is much scarcer than the base jersey version. Patrick Kane's card exists only as a patch parallel.

Is Series 2 worth opening at $40 per box?

For the guaranteed hits (jersey, rookie materials, and six Young Guns), it's a solid value. The insert variety and rookie content make it appealing if you're chasing specific players or building the Young Guns set.

What are the best inserts in 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2?

Worth keeping an eye out for: Young Guns, UD Game Jersey (1 per box), UD Rookie Materials (1 per box), Signature Sensations, Victory Base and Rookies.

When did 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2 come out?

It dropped February 9, 2009.

What's in a 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2 hobby box?

24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack

Where can I buy 2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2?

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2008-09 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey

Series 2 completes the base set and Young Guns rookies from the 2008-09 season, featuring key rookies like Ben Bishop, Cory Schneider, and Karl Alzner. It's a solid follow-up to Series 1 with fresh insert sets and jersey/patch cards.

Autographs

Rare, odds not published

On average per hobby box

6 Young Guns rookies
1 UD Game Jersey card
1 UD Rookie Materials card
12 Victory Base cards (1 Gold parallel)
12 Victory Rookies cards (1 Gold parallel)
2 Net Guards cards
2 Favorite Sons cards
1 Tales of the Cup card
1 Spectacular Saves card

Inserts to watch

Young Guns 50-card rookie subset featuring key prospects like Ben Bishop, Cory Schneider, and Karl Alzner; the main chase for most collectors.
UD Game Jersey 1 per box Game-worn jersey cards with patch parallels numbered to 15; features stars like Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin.
UD Rookie Materials 1 per box Rookie-focused material cards; another guaranteed hit per box.
Signature Sensations 73-card autograph set with short prints; includes legends like Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and Gordie Howe.
Victory Base and Rookies Update subset with Gold parallels; carries forward the Victory brand from earlier in the season.

Fast facts

Released: February 9, 2009
Box config: 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack

By CardStock Editorial Updated Sep 07, 2026

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