Collectors can get their fix of rare NHL inserts, Precious Metal Gems (PMG) parallels and more thanks to 2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey from Upper Deck.
On average, Hobby boxes contain one autograph or PMG card, 12 inserts, one additional chase and one numbered parallel.
There are also new Hot Boxes that yield a Blue PMG (/50) in every pack, for a total of 15 per Hobby box.
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2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Checklist Rundown
Distinct designs headline the 2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey checklist, with a chance for rare signed versions.
Base & Parallel Details
The 150-card base set in 2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey features 100 veterans and 50 rookies (1 per Hobby pack).
A key chase is available in the PMG lineup, which includes the classic Red PMG (/100) and Green PMG (/10) versions, as well as the one-of-one Gold PMG and the Hot Box-exclusive Blue PMG (/50).
2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Base Parallels List
- Red PMG - /100
- Blue PMG - /50 - Hot Box exclusive
- Green PMG - /10
- Gold PMG - 1/1
Insert Details
Moving to the inserts, 2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey provides plenty to keep collectors busy.
Debuts include All-Galactic Team (1:15 packs), Circle Button (1:15 packs) and Lunar Cycle ( 1:12 packs), each with Purple (/349), Red (/99) and Gold (/10) parallels. The all-new Outer Limits (1:7.5 packs) has just a Gold parallel, limited to 99 copies.
Look for elusive sets making their inaugural run via Brush Off (1:267 packs) and Magnetic Field (1:80 packs).
Among the returning lines in 2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey, Championship Galaxy (1:12 packs), Fresh Foundation (1:10 packs) and Lethal Weapon (1:15 packs) appear in every box. These add Purple (/349), Red (/99) and Gold (/10) parallels.
Also arriving frequently, Skybox Premium Prospects (1:5 packs) is home to the rare Star Rubies (/50), Star Emeralds (/10) and Star Diamonds (1/1) parallels.
The short-printed chases are also back for more, including multiple carryover sets.
- A Cut Above - 1:267 packs
- Copperheads - 1:120 packs
- Dark Matter - 1:240 packs
- Planet Metal - 1:60 packs
- Platinum Portrait - 1:1,200 packs
- Rave Review - 1:80 packs
Of course, the 2013 Metal Universe Retros (1:240 packs) set gets the iconic PMG treatment, including classic Red PMG (/100; 90 copies - #11-100) and Green PMG (/100; 10 copies - #1-10) versions, plus the newer Blue PMG (/50) and Gold PMG (1/1) parallels.
Autograph Details
Autograph fans aren't left out, but the 2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey checklist keeps these relatively rare.
Pulling from the primary series, the most common autographs are from the Base Auto (1:80 packs) and Base Rookies Auto (1:60 packs) sets, with low-numbered Green (/10) and Gold (1/1) parallels.
There are also a few signed inserts with even tougher odds.
- All-Galactic Team Auto - 1:1,200 packs
- Circle Button Auto - 1:1,600 packs
- Championship Galaxy Auto - 1:600 packs
- Fresh Foundation Auto - 1:240 packs
- Lethal Weapon Auto - 1:1600 packs
- Lunar Cycle Auto - 1:600 packs
- Skybox Premium Prospects Auto - 1:120 packs
Estimated Release Date: TBA
2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Product Configuration
Hobby Boxes
- 6 cards per pack; 15 packs per box; 16 boxes per case
2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Box Break
Hobby Boxes (on average)
- 1 Auto or Precious Metal Gems (PMG) Parallel
- 1 #'d Parallel
- 1 Additional Chase Card
- 2 Outer Limits Inserts
- 5 Inserts (Circle Button, Lethal Weapon AND/OR Skybox Premium Prospects)
- 5 Additional Inserts (All-Galactic Team, Championship Galaxy, Fresh Foundation AND/OR Lunar Cycle)
- 15 Base Rookies
2025-26 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Case Break
Hobby Case Hits (on average)
- 1 2013 Retro Insert
- 1 Dark Matter Insert
- 2 Copperheads Inserts
- 1 Additional #'d Card (/25 or less)
- 2 Inserts (Brush Off, Cut Above AND/OR Platinum Portraits)
- 10 Additional Inserts (Magnetic Field, Planet Metal AND/OR Rave Review)
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