What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball collection marks the brand's return with its first licensed, complete release since 2008-09. Topps has introduced an assortment of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts available in both hobby and retail formats, providing collectors at various levels the opportunity to discover rare cards. Notably, retail formats feature more SSPs than hobby, and these rare inserts have sparked significant interest and rapid sales in secondary markets since their debut.
Configuration at a Glance
- Hobby boxes: 240 packs per case
- Jumbo boxes: 96 packs per case
- Breaker’s delight boxes: 8 packs per case
- Retail formats: value blaster boxes (280 packs per case), mega boxes (140 packs per case), Fanatics mega boxes (140 packs per case), hanger boxes (64 packs per case)
- Case hits and SSP inserts are accessible in all box types, with some being exclusive to hobby or retail
- Odds for key SSPs and case hits are provided for each format
Key Inserts & Parallels
Hobby-Exclusive Inserts
- Rock Stars: Die-cut cards showcasing top players and rookies. Odds: 1:295 hobby packs, 1:147 jumbo packs, 1:14 breaker's delight packs. Not guaranteed per case.
- Radiating Rookies: Highlights 10 rookies from the 2025 draft class. Featuring radiating streaks design and a special Topps Chrome atom logo. Odds: 1:2,179 hobby packs, 1:434 jumbo packs, 1:160 breaker's delight packs.
Retail-Exclusive Inserts
- Fanatical: Borderless cards with a vivid Refractor finish, featuring current stars, rookies, and Hall of Famers. Available in value blaster, mega, Fanatics mega, and hanger boxes.
Autographs & Relics
Information on autographs and memorabilia cards is not detailed in the available data.
Collector Notes
- The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball is the first fully licensed release since 2008-09
- Case hits and SSPs are spread across both hobby and retail, with certain exclusives
- Retail formats offer more SSPs than hobby
- Rock Stars are die-cut, inspired by a 1990s insert set
- Radiating Rookies come with a distinct background and a unique Topps Chrome atom logo
- Odds for inserts are clearly specified for each format
- SSP inserts have experienced high demand and swift sales on the secondary market
Comments