Description
CONFIGURATION
- 15 Packs Per Box
- 7 Cards Per Pack
BOX BREAK (on average)
- 5 2500 Degrees, Intimidation Nation and/or Z-Force Cards
- 3 Retro 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship Variants Cards
- 3 Skybox Premium Cards
- 2 Looking to the Future and/or A Cut Above Cards
- At Least 1 Autograph, PMG, Skybox Premium Parallel, Z-Force Parallel and/or Skybox Premium 1998-99 Retro Star Rubies Card
NOTABLE NEW NAMES
2022 Skybox Metal Universe Champions is loaded with incredible athletes, from top prospects to current superstars to sporting icons. Here are just a few of the notable new names you’ll find in this special product:
- Bryan Acuna
- Henry Davis
- Scoot Henderson
- Catarina Macario
- Marcelo Mayer
- Jose Perdomo
- Maria Sharapova
- Shaedon Sharpe
- Jabari Smith
- Amen Thompson
- Ausar Thompson
- DJ Uiagalelei
- Caleb Williams
- Malik Willis
- Will Zalatoris
The base set consists of 100 regular cards – each sporting a unique background design provided by the team that created the original 1997-98 Metal Universe set – and 50 high-series Metal Shredders cards (a new name and design for the high-series subset). The diverse checklist is made up of top prospects, current superstars and legends from a variety of sports: Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Golf, Hockey, MMA, Soccer, Tennis and more!
The parallel lineup is extensive and will entice fans and collectors alike! There are seven colorful, serially-#’d PMG parallels ranging from Red (#’d to 150) to Purple (#’d 1-of-1), as well as Auto and low-#’d Gold Auto parallels.
The 2022 edition of Skybox Metal Universe Champions features a bevy of intriguing inserts, including several new additions:
NEW! 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship Retro: This collection of cards features the top athletes from the base set on the 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship base set design. Each box will contain, on average, three of these cards. There are also serially-#’d Red and Green PMG parallels!
NEW! 2500 Degrees: This “hot” new set and its super rare Auto parallel feature an impressive checklist.
A Cut Above: One of the most popular inserts in the 2021 edition is back. Each rainbow foilboard die-cut card features one of the best athletes from the base set.
NEW! Championship Galaxy: This is a revamped PETG version of a classic insert and features a best-of-the-best checklist.
Fresh Foundations: The checklist for this colorful set features only top prospects and young stars! Like the base set, there are seven serially-#’d PMG parallels, highlighted by the 1-of-1 Purple parallel, as well as Auto (Varied #’ing) and Gold Auto (#’d to 10) parallels.
NEW! Golden Touch: Another revamped version of a classic insert, this perimeter die-cut set also sports a best-of-the-best checklist.
Intimidation Nation: Known for its iconic intimidating close-up athlete images, this classic insert is a perennial favorite. Lucky customers will find a rare autograph version!
Jambalaya: These iconic insert cards with lenticular foil treatment feature a spectacular new background design and the best-of-the-best athletes.
NEW! Looking to the Future: With a stunning design and a collection of top young prospects and stars, this rainbow foilboard die-cut set is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Platinum Portraits: We’ve given the design of this popular and long-running insert a makeover. Chase these rare cards to see the new look!
Skybox Premium: Another classic insert consisting of the top names from the base set. There are six serially-#’d parallels, highlighted by the Star Amethyst (#’d to 10) and Star Diamond (#’d 1-of-1) parallels, as well as a design variant set #d to 50 that sports the 1998-99 Skybox Premium Star Rubies design! There is also a rare Auto parallel of the design variant set. Each box will contain, on average, three regular Skybox Premium cards.
NEW! Standout Specimen: These rare PETG die-cut cards featuring top young prospects and stars add another chase element to the product.
NEW! Z-Force: This design of this set, which features top stars, resembles the classic ’90’s Z-Force designs. In addition to the regular set, collectors can hunt Rave (#’d to 250) and Super Rave (#’d to 50) parallels!
PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Content, including the stated checklist #’ing, card #’ing and ratios, is subject to change. Additionally, this list may not contain all cards available in the product as there could be unannounced cards.
Autograph Cards:
- New! 2500 Degrees – Auto Parallel 1:960
- Base Set – Auto Parallel 1:50
- Base Set – Gold Auto Parallel #’d to 25
- Fresh Foundation – Auto Parallel Varied #’ing
- Fresh Foundation – Gold Auto Parallel #’d to 10
- Intimidation Nation – Auto Parallel 1:1680
- New! Metal Shredders – Auto Parallel 1:240
- New! Metal Shredders – Gold Auto Parallel #’d to 10
- Skybox Premium 1998-99 Retro Star Rubies – Auto Parallel 1:240
PMG Cards:
- New! 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship Retro – Red PMG #’d to 100 (11-100)
- New! 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship Retro – Green PMG #’d to 100 (1-10)
- Base Set – Red PMG Parallel #’d to 150
- Base Set – Orange PMG Parallel #’d to 100
- Base Set – Pink PMG Parallel #’d to 75
- Base Set – Yellow PMG Parallel #’d to 50
- Base Set – Blue PMG Parallel #’d to 25
- Base Set – Green PMG Parallel #’d to 10
- Base Set – Purple PMG Parallel #’d 1-of-1
- Fresh Foundation – Red PMG Parallel #’d to 150
- Fresh Foundation – Orange PMG Parallel #’d to 100
- Fresh Foundation – Pink PMG Parallel #’d to 75
- Fresh Foundation – Yellow PMG Parallel #’d to 50
- Fresh Foundation – Blue PMG Parallel #’d to 25
- Fresh Foundation – Green PMG Parallel #’d to 10
- Fresh Foundation – Purple PMG Parallel #’d 1-of-1
- New! Metal Shredders – Red PMG Parallel #’d to 150
- New! Metal Shredders – Orange PMG Parallel #’d to 100
- New! Metal Shredders – Pink PMG Parallel #’d to 75
- New! Metal Shredders – Yellow PMG Parallel #’d to 50
- New! Metal Shredders – Blue PMG Parallel #’d to 25
- New! Metal Shredders – Green PMG Parallel #’d to 10
- New! Metal Shredders – Purple PMG Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Non-Autograph/PMG Insert Cards:
- New! 2500 Degrees 1:15
- A Cut Above 1:19
- New! Championship Galaxy 1:450
- Fresh Foundation 1:2
- New! Golden Touch 1:180
- Intimidation Nation 1:15
- Jambalaya 1:540
- New! Looking to the Future 1:13
- Platinum Portraits 1:2100
- New! 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship Retro 1:5
- Skybox Premium 1:5
- Skybox Premium – Star Topaz Parallel #’d to 150
- Skybox Premium – Star Rubies Parallel #’d to 100
- Skybox Premium – Star Sapphire Parallel #’d to 75
- Skybox Premium – Star Emerald Parallel #’d to 25
- Skybox Premium – Star Amethyst Parallel #’d to 10
- Skybox Premium – Star Diamond Parallel #’d 1-of-1
- Skybox Premium 1998-99 Retro Star Rubies #’d to 50
- New! Standout Specimen 1:960
- New! Z-Force 1:5
- New! Z-Force – Rave Parallel #’d to 250
- New! Z-Force – Super Rave Parallel #’d to 50
Non-Auto/PMG Base Set Cards:
- Base Set (1-100) 4:1
- New! Metal Shredders (101-150) 1:2