What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball collection marks the brand’s first licensed, comprehensive release since 2008-09. Topps has introduced a mix of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts available in both hobby and retail formats, offering collectors of all types a chance to discover rare cards. Interestingly, there are more SSPs in retail than in hobby, and these rare cards have driven significant interest and brisk sales on secondary markets since their launch.
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 can be found in all box types, with some exclusive to either hobby or retail
- Odds for key SSPs and case hits are specified for each format
Key Inserts & Parallels
Hobby-Exclusive Inserts
- Rock Stars: Die-cut cards featuring top athletes and rookies. Odds: 1:295 hobby packs, 1:147 jumbo packs, 1:14 breaker’s delight packs. Not guaranteed per case.
- Radiating Rookies: Showcases 10 rookies from the 2025 draft class. Radiating streaks design, with 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 vibrant Refractor finish, highlighting current stars, rookies, and Hall of Famers. Available in value blaster, mega, Fanatics mega, and hanger boxes.
Autographs & Relics
Details about autographs and memorabilia cards are not included in the provided information.
Collector Notes
- The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball marks the first fully licensed release since 2008-09
- Case hits and SSPs are spread across both hobby and retail, with some exclusive offerings
- Retail formats offer more SSPs compared to hobby
- Rock Stars are die-cut and draw inspiration from a 1990s insert set
- Radiating Rookies feature a distinctive background and a special Topps Chrome atom logo
- Odds for inserts are clearly defined for each format
- SSP inserts have experienced high demand and quick sales on secondary markets
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