2005-06

2005-06 Upper Deck SPx Hockey Hobby Box

Name: 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx Hockey
Brand: Upper Deck
Availability: InStock

Upper Deck hockey

Rookies

2005-06

CROSBY

$1.5k

Frequently asked

Who's 2005-06 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 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.

How 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.

What 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.

What'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.

Are 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.

What'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.

How 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.

What 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.

When did 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx come out?

It dropped January 18, 2006.

What's in a 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx hobby box?

18 packs per box, 4 cards per pack

What's the cheapest 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx hobby box right now?

Cheapest we're tracking is $1499.99 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.

Where can I buy 2005-06 Upper Deck SPx?

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Canada and United States best prices by format
Format	In USAUSD		In CanadaCAD
Hobby Box				$1,500

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