Prepare to unleash your inner hockey card enthusiast—the eagerly awaited 2024-25 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey set has skated its way into the collector’s realm. This latest release marks the grand finale to a thrilling trio of flagship hockey sets for the season, each serving up a smorgasbord of brand-new player cards, inventive inserts, and a slate of Young Guns rookie cards that promise to set collectors’ hearts aflutter. Simply put, this set is the holy grail for dedicated hockey aficionados who like their collections as vibrant as a Stanley Cup final.
The Extended Series doesn’t just make up the numbers following Series 1 and 2—it bulks up the lineup into a sizable behemoth of 750 cards, ready to test the patience and pocketbooks of collectors the world over. Hobby boxes are engineered to offer an exhilarating rollercoaster ride full of varied inserts or parallels waiting to be discovered within almost every pack.
A significant addition to the set is the jaw-dropping 250 new cards that make this Extended Series a must-have extension. The first 200 cards celebrate the seasoned stars of the ice, now donning updated jerseys or proudly representing new teams. These cards are akin to miniature snapshots of the latest NHL season, offering fans not merely stats, but stories, emotions, and triumphs captured pristinely on cardboard. The excitement amplifies with the final 50 cards: a set of dynamic Young Guns and debutant 1st Round Rookies. Collectors eagerly duel with chance to snag these short-printed gems, appearing every other pack, curing any collector of boredom faster than a Zamboni cleans ice.
Parallels are the pièce de résistance of card collecting, and this release has them in spades. The excitement ties a double knot with the prospect of finding:
– Outburst parallels at 1:30 packs (Hobby) and 1:90 packs (Blaster).
– Clear Cut versions demanding an elusive 1:96 pack treasure hunt.
– Deluxe parallels, numbered comfortably to just 250.
– Exclusives, narrowing the field to just 100.
– Outburst Red, stepping the rareness up several notches at 1:25.
– The High Gloss cards, teasing collectors at 1:10, inevitably bringing bragging rights.
– The hallowed Outburst Gold is a unique 1/1, the champagne single card that everyone wants in their roster.
Inserts are the spice rack of the collecting world, and the Upper Deck kitchen is well-seasoned. Fans can expect the vaunted UD Canvas cards, slipping into four slots per hobby box and spotlighting Young Guns, Legends, and NHL All-Stars in crackling glory. Rare Black and White variants and Printing Plates are up for grabs, inviting sleuth-like pursuit. Dazzling Dazzlers shine brightly in Blue (1:12 packs), exceedingly rare Pink (at 1:72 packs), and exclusive Printing Plates. Fear not Blaster box fans—exclusive Green Dazzlers grace every fourth pack with radiance.
Oracles, arriving with an esoteric flair, introduce a tarot-inspired mystique to this ice-bound hobby. These challenging inserts range from SP cards (1:30 packs) to SSP cards (1:45 packs) and elevate the stakes with ultra-rare finds at 1:180 packs. Not that ardent fans needed more incentive, but such intrigue makes these highly chase-worthy collectibles.
Upper Deck’s nostalgia department also delights legacy collectors with classic inserts returning to the ice. Pros and Prospects (1:4 packs), Beehive (1:5 packs), and Upper Deck Encore (1:5 packs) bring a whiff of familiarity. The classy UD3 (1:5 packs) with its gold parallel numbered to 333 plays a triumphant encore. If that wasn’t enough, collectors can hunt Trilogy Rookie Premiere cards in Common (/999), Uncommon (/499), and Rare (/99) tiers, making each find a small victory.
Adding an opulent cherry to the cake, Silver Skates come back with twinkling base versions (at 1:4) and sleek Gold parallels limited to merely 250. Truly, collectors who miss these opportunities might just kick themselves.
Collectors keen on what’s inside the hobby box might start drooling over the product configuration. They are designed to deliver 12 cards per pack and 12 packs per Hobby box, while Blasters compact the delights into four precious packs per box. Each 12-box Hobby case or 20-box Blaster case promises something sensational. This meticulously curated set rolls out officially on May 29, 2025, and promises to be a binge-worthy adventure for any hockey enthusiast eager to leaf through the past season’s brilliance remolded into collectible card form.
Throwing down the gauntlet in the hobby sphere, the 2024-25 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey opens wide the floodgates to a world laden with casual treats and kickers for hardcore collectors alike. Prepare to strap up your skates and hit the ice—this series is brimming with precious gems waiting beneath the surface, sure to turn every seeker into a card-carrying champion.