What’s New
The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball collection signals the brand's first licensed, comprehensive release since the 2008-09 season. Topps has introduced an array of case hits and super short print (SSP) inserts across both hobby and retail versions, providing collectors at every level with opportunities to discover rare cards. Interestingly, there are more SSPs available in retail formats than in hobby, and these elusive inserts have sparked considerable interest and quick sales on 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 can be found in all box types, with certain ones exclusive to either hobby or retail
- The odds for key SSPs and case hits are detailed 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. Features a 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 vibrant Refractor finish, featuring current stars, rookies, and Hall of Famers. Available in value blaster, mega, Fanatics mega, and hanger boxes.
Autographs & Relics
Information about autographs and memorabilia cards is not included in the provided details.
Collector Notes
- The 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball is the first fully licensed release since 2008-09
- Case hits and SSPs are present in both hobby and retail, with certain exclusives
- Retail formats offer more SSPs compared to hobby
- Rock Stars are die-cut cards inspired by a 1990s insert set
- Radiating Rookies include a distinctive background and a special Topps Chrome atom logo
- Odds for inserts are clearly specified for each format
- SSP inserts have experienced high demand and rapid sales on secondary markets
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