Topps 2025 Series 2 Preview

2025-06-03

Topps 2025 Series 2 Preview

πŸ“¦ Release Details

  • Release Date: June 11, 2025
  • Checklist: 350 base cards (plus 21 inserts, 22 auto sets, 51 parallels), 64 Rookies
  • Includes: New rookies, updated uniforms for traded players (e.g., Kyle Tucker in Cubs uniform)

πŸ§β€β™‚οΈ Rookie Class Overview

  • Weak rookie class β€” comparable to 2021 or 2022 Series 2
  • Only two notable base rookies:
    • πŸ₯‡ Jackson Jobe
    • πŸ₯ˆ Roki Sasaki

🌟 Short Print (SP) Rookie Highlights

  • 3 Key SP rookies (not in base set):
    • Matt Shaw (Cubs)
    • Christian Campbell (Red Sox)
    • Cam Smith (Astros)
Matt Shaw Kristian Campbell Cam Smith

SP Rookie Pull Odds:

FormatOdds
Jumbo1 in 508
Hanger1 in 745
Hobby/Blaster1 in 1,693
Fat Pack1 in 564

πŸ’° Pricing of Different Formats

ProductPrice
Hobby Box$89.99
Blaster Box$24.99
Hanger Box$12.99
Mega Box$49.99
Jumbo Box$189.99

πŸ“ˆ Odds & Format Rankings

  • Best Odds: Jumbo > Hanger > Fat Pack > Blaster > Hobby
  • β€œIf you got the dough, go jumbo”
  • Best Value: Hanger boxes for budget collectors

πŸ”₯ Parallel Highlights

  • Hanger-exclusive: Diamonte
  • Hobby/Jumbo-exclusive: Black Border, Rainbow Foil
  • Blaster-exclusive: Holiday-themed (umbrellas, fireworks, etc.)

πŸ’¬ Collector Tips

  • Prices usually drop post-release β€” wait if you’re not in a rush
  • Consider buying singles instead of ripping
  • Ripping is mostly for Return on Fun (ROF), not ROI

πŸ€” Overall Take

  • Design: Mid
  • Rookie Class: Weak
  • Short Prints: Main excitement
  • Community rating: 4~5 out of 10

Still a fun product, especially for SP chasers and casual collectors.


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