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.
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For collectors who want hits without Cup money. Figure on an auto or relic every box or two, with rookies you'll actually recognize.
Q2What makes 2005-06 SPx so collectible?
It's the rookie year for Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, two of the greatest players in modern hockey. Their autographed rookie jersey cards are the top chase, with Crosby and Ovechkin numbered to just /499 compared to /1499 for other rookies.
Q3How many autographs do you get per box?
You're guaranteed one autographed rookie jersey card per box. That's the main autograph hit, though some boxes can pull case-hit autographed Winning Materials or Winning Combos cards.
Q4What are the key rookies besides Crosby and Ovechkin?
The set includes strong rookie classes like Henrik Lundqvist, Cam Ward, Dion Phaneuf, Mike Richards, Thomas Vanek, and Zach Parise. All have autographed rookie jersey cards in the product.
Q5What's the difference between Winning Materials and Winning Combos?
Winning Materials feature a single player with multiple jersey swatches. Winning Combos pair two players on the same card. Both are numbered to /350 in the base version, with Gold (/99) and Spectrum (/10) parallels.
Q6Are there any parallels to chase?
Yes. Most inserts have Spectrum parallels at /25 or lower. Flashback Fabrics cards have Spectrum parallels at 1/1. Winning Combos and Winning Materials have Gold parallels at /99 and Spectrum at /10.
Q7What's in a typical box?
You'll pull one autographed rookie jersey, one non-autographed rookie jersey, two multi-swatch memorabilia cards (Winning Materials or Combos), and two Xcitement inserts (Rookie, Superstar, or Legends themed). The rest is base cards.
Q8How does SPx compare to other 2005-06 hockey releases?
SPx is a premium product focused on memorabilia and autographs, with a stylish design. It's pricier than standard releases but offers guaranteed hits and the prestige of the SPx brand. The rookie jersey concept became iconic and was revisited in 2015-16 SPx as a tribute.
Q9What are the best inserts in 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Rookie Jersey Autographs (1 per box), Winning Combos, Winning Materials, Flashback Fabrics, SPx Rookies.
Q10When did 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx come out?
It dropped January 18, 2006.
Q11What's in a 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx hobby box?
18 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Q12Where can I buy 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx?
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What to Expect
2005-06 Upper Deck SPx Hockey
2005-06 SPx is a premium Upper Deck hockey release built around rookie jersey autographs and multi-swatch memorabilia cards, with Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin as the marquee rookie pulls.
Autographs
1Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
1Rookie Jersey card (non-autographed)
2Multi-Swatch Memorabilia cards (Winning Materials or Winning Combos)
2Xcitement Inserts (Rookie, Superstar, or Legends)
Inserts to watch
Rookie Jersey Autographs1 per boxThe main chase; Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin are serial numbered to /499, all others to /1499.
Winning CombosMulti-player memorabilia cards numbered to /350, with Gold (/99) and Spectrum (/10) parallels.
Winning MaterialsSingle-player multi-swatch cards numbered to /350, also with Gold and Spectrum parallels.
Flashback FabricsVintage player cards with varying print runs; some are short prints or super short prints, with Spectrum parallels at 1/1.
SPx RookiesBase rookie cards numbered to /999, with Spectrum parallels at /25.
Fast facts
Released
January 18, 2006
Box config
18 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Set size
221 cards
Top rookie
Sidney Crosby
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