2023-24
Upper Deckhockey
2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained Hockey Hobby Box
Rookies
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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.
- Cases
- The factory-sealed carton a product ships in, holding a set number of boxes. A full case is the whole carton; an inner case is a smaller sealed block from inside it. Case buyers get untouched pack sequencing and a lower price per box. Some rare cards are seeded about once per case, which is what collectors mean by a case hit.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$245 |  |
$340 |
| Hobby Box Case (10) | |
$2,500, $250 per box |  |
$3,650, $365 per box |
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 27 retailers we follow for 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
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Other releases of Upper Deck Engrained
2023-24
$340
$245
2019-20
$800
Upper Deck Engrained
2018-19
$450
$315
Frequently asked
Who's 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained 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 2023-24 Engrained special compared to other Upper Deck hockey products?
Engrained is a premium, high-end product that returns for the first time since 2019-20. It's built around hard-signed autographs, game-worn memorabilia (especially stick pieces), and unique substrates like wood and metal. Every box includes one guaranteed Signature Shots autograph plus two additional premium hits, making it a chase product for serious collectors.
What are the key rookies in this set?
The set features 100 rookies across three seasons: 65 from 2023-24 (numbered to 399), 25 from 2022-23 (numbered to 299), and 10 from 2021-22 (numbered to 299). Each rookie class has its own design. The 2021-22 rookies are seeded as bonus 7th cards in select boxes, making them extra scarce.
How do the base set parallels work?
The 200-card base set has seven parallels: Ebony (/49), White Birch (/20), Mahogany (/10), Rosewood (1/1), plus Premium Memorabilia and autograph versions. Veterans and Legends also get White Birch parallels. The rarest are Mahogany and Rosewood, with Rosewood being one-of-one.
What's the deal with stick memorabilia cards?
Engrained is known for stick cards. You'll find Complete Sticks (three pieces, numbered to 25), Clutch Components (stick plus glove), Stick Nameplates (1/1 nameplates from game-used sticks), Tandem Twigs (stick pieces from two players, numbered to 5), and Remnants (single stick pieces). These are the main chase for collectors who love memorabilia.
How many autographs should I expect per box?
You're guaranteed one Signature Shots autograph per box. On top of that, you'll pull two additional hits that could be autographs, memorabilia, or premium inserts like Carved in Time or ElectroCast. So realistically, most boxes will have at least one or two autographs.
What's the base set composition?
The 200-card base set includes 65 star veterans (numbered to 349), 35 legends (numbered to 299), and 100 rookies spread across three seasons. Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, and Jack Hughes are among the top veterans and rookies featured.
Are there any bonus elements in this product?
Yes. Select boxes contain a bonus 7th card featuring a 2021-22 rookie (which could be a base card, autograph, or memorabilia version). This makes those boxes extra valuable and adds an element of surprise to the unboxing experience.
What are the best inserts in 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Signature Shots (1 per box), Synthesis (1:2 packs), ElectroCast (1:3 packs), Carved in Time (1:5 packs), Complete Sticks, Stick Nameplates.
When did 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained come out?
It dropped November 20, 2024.
What's in a 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained hobby box?
1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack. Hobby boxes contain 6 cards, with a possible 7th bonus card (2021-22 rookie).
What's the cheapest 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $244.75 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained?
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.
2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained Hockey
2023-24 Upper Deck Engrained returns for the first time since 2019-20, delivering a premium hockey experience built around hard-signed autographs, game-worn stick memorabilia, and substrates like wood and metal. Every box guarantees one Signature Shots autograph plus two additional hits from premium inserts or memorabilia cards.
Autographs
1 Autograph per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 1 Base Set veteran or legend card (#'d to 349 or 299)
- 1 2023-24 or 2022-23 rookie base card
- 1 Synthesis card or base parallel #'d to 49 or less
- Bonus 2021-22 rookie card (7th card in select boxes)
Inserts to watch
- Signature Shots 1 per box Carbon fiber stick-piece autographs; guaranteed one per box with Red, Green, and 1/1 Blue parallels for rookies.
- Synthesis 1 in 2 packs Plexi-substrate inserts featuring veterans and rookies; Red and Blue parallels plus autograph versions available.
- ElectroCast 1 in 3 packs All-metal inserts new to 2023-24; autographs signed with paint pen, Gold parallels numbered to 15.
- Carved in Time 1 in 5 packs Laser-engraved wood inserts; autograph versions pull at 1:30 packs.
- Complete Sticks Three different game-used stick pieces per card, numbered to 25; signed versions available.
- Stick Nameplates 1/1 cards featuring nameplates from game-used sticks; dual versions pair two players.
Fast facts
- Released
- November 20, 2024
- Box config
- 1 pack per box, 6 cards per pack. Hobby boxes contain 6 cards, with a possible 7th bonus card (2021-22 rookie).
- Set size
- 200 cards
- Top rookie
- Connor Bedard
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