Upper Deck - 2026-27 - Hockey - Skybox Metal - Blaster Box - Pre-Order
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TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE: APRIL 15th, 2027
PACKAGING:
6 Cards per Pack
5 Packs per Box
OVERVIEW
2026-27 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey contains everything you’ve loved about the brand since the 1990’s alongside a bevy of exciting new content!
This latest edition sports all-time classic Metal Universe inserts such as All-Galactic Team, Championship Galaxy, Fresh Foundation and the ever-popular Skybox Premium Prospects rookie set!
Collectors will also be treated to several amazing new inserts such as Eat At, Moon Walkers, Starmen and more!
There are also multiple Blaster-exclusive Base Set and themed insert parallels - almost all of which are numbered!
Jump on the opportunity to collect the first and only Gavin McKenna Fresh Foundation and Skybox Premium Prospects cards, the first Connor McDavid All-Galactic Team cards, and so on!
THE CARDS
The Base Set
Collect the complete 150-card Base Set featuring the best veteran players in the League today alongside top 2026-27 rookies. Each pack will contain, on average, one (1) Base Set Rookie card.
There are three parallels of the complete Base Set - two of which are exclusive to the Mass Blaster! Here is the lineup:
● Copper FX
● Lime Green (#’d; Blaster Exclusive!)
● Purple FX (#’d to 199; Blaster Exclusive!)
Themed Insert Sets
Featuring a variety of card stocks and sensational designs, the themed insert lineup is full of returning favorites alongside fresh content sure to be a hit with collectors. Here is a summary of the offering:
All-Galactic Team: This classic set features only 10 players - all outstanding. Each player image is popped-out on an out-of-this-world design!
Fresh Foundation: Another classic! Collect all 20 cards featuring the best-of-the best from the 2026-27 rookie class.
Glitched (New!): This new 20-card set features a mix of rookies, young stars and superstars on a background inspired by 80’s-style linework.
Skybox Premium Prospects: More rookies! This longtime Metal Universe standard features all the top players in the rookie class. Collect, on average, one (1) per box!
Starmen (New!): This new and amazing-looking set features only players (20 in total) that have played for just one team. Each card will employ one of the team’s colors in the background.
● Look for numbered and Blaster-exclusive Purple parallels of all five sets as well as Blaster-exclusive Gold Auto parallels of the Fresh Foundation set!!
● The parallels are printed on foilboard!
Themed Insert Sets (Cont.)
Eat At (New!): Superstars and top rookies only! Try to collect all 20 cards from this fun, one-of-a-kind neon sign die-cut set!
Championship Galaxy: Another Metal Universe classic! Each of these stunning four-sided die-cut cards will feature a star veteran or top rookie.
Moon Walkers (New!): This new foilboard set with special texturing will be a hit. It is also a one-and-done set, so this will be the only chance to collect Moon Walkers cards - each one featuring a star veteran or a top rookie!
Overture (New!): This 15-card set consists of four-sided die-cut cards mimicking music sheets (with notes presented using sticks and pucks). The checklist contains only the best-of-the-best from the 2026-27 rookie class!
Shining Through (New!): The cards in this two-sided, 20-card die-cut set will come in one of four colors (Green, Red, Gold or Blue) and will feature one of the best players in the world.
Telescopes (New!): More of the best players in the world with a couple rookies sprinkled in! See if you can collect all 15 cards, each featuring the player pictured in the lens of the telescope.
PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Content, including the stated checklist #’ing, card #’ing and ratios, is subject to change without notice. Additionally, this list may not contain all cards available in the product as there could be unannounced cards.
THEMED INSERT CARDS
Card #’ing/Ratio
All-Galactic Team 1:15
All-Galactic Team - Purple Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
Championship Galaxy 1:400
Eat At (New!) 1:400
Fresh Foundation 1:8
Fresh Foundation - Purple Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
Fresh Foundation - Gold Auto Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) 1:200
Glitched (New!) 1:8
Glitched - Purple Parallel (New & Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
Moon Walkers (New!) 1:50
Overture (New!) 1:2000
Shining Through (New!) 1:400
Skybox Premium Prospects 1:5
Skybox Premium Prospects - Purple Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
Starman (New!) 1:8
Starman - Purple Parallel (New & Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
Telescopes (New!) 1:500
BASE SET & BASE SET PARALLEL CARDS
Card #’ing/Ratio
Base Set (1-100) 4:1
Base Set - Copper FX Parallel 1:12
Base Set - Lime Green Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) Numbered
Base Set - Purple FX Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
Base Set Rookies (101-151) 1:1
Base Set Rookies - Copper FX Parallel 1:23
Base Set Rookies - Lime Green Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) Numbered
Base Set Rookies - Purple FX Parallel (Blaster Exclusive!) #’d to 199
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