2025-26 Topps Basketball released on October 23, 2025, as Topps’ first flagship NBA set since getting the NBA license back from Panini. The 300-card base set mixes today’s stars with the 2025 rookie class, led by No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg (#201), Dylan Harper (#202), VJ Edgecombe (#203) and Kon Knueppel (#204). It came in Hobby, Hobby Jumbo, Mega and Value Blaster boxes, with a 1980-81 Topps tribute insert set, numbered parallels down to 1/1 and Flagship Real One autographs.
Every 2025-26 Topps Basketball Box, Compared
| Format | Packs × cards | Cards | Per box | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | 12 × 20 | 240 | 1 auto or relic, 1 Silver Pack, 1 numbered parallel, 3 base parallels | $119.99 |
| Hobby Jumbo | 10 × 40 | 400 | 1 autograph and 1 relic, Jumbo-only Sandglitter parallels | $229.99 |
| Mega | 16 × 14 | 224 | 4 base parallels, 8 1980-81 Topps inserts, 16 more inserts | $49.99 |
| Value Blaster | 12 × 12 | 144 | 5 base parallels, 4 1980-81 Topps inserts, 6 more inserts | $24.99 |
Card Chase Math: What You Pay per Card
Topps published list prices for all four formats, so here’s what each one costs per card at those prices.
Cost per card, at list price
Lower is better.
2025-26 Topps Basketball Hobby
Hobby extrasOne autograph or relic, a Silver Pack, the Hobby-only Victory parallel and a numbered parallel in every box.
Best forCollectors who want a guaranteed hit and the best shot at numbered parallels.
Card Chase take: The classic way to chase Flagg and the rookie class, with a hit in every box.
2025-26 Topps Basketball Hobby Jumbo
Jumbo extrasOne autograph plus one relic, and Jumbo-only Sandglitter and Blue Sandglitter parallels.
Best forSet builders and hit chasers who want the biggest stack of cards.
Card Chase take: Twice the hits of a Hobby box and the most cards of any format.
2025-26 Topps Basketball Mega
Mega extrasFour base parallels, eight 1980-81 Topps inserts and 16 more inserts.
Best forFamilies and newer collectors who want lots of cards for the money.
Card Chase take: No guaranteed hit, but 224 cards and a ton of inserts for under $50.
2025-26 Topps Basketball Value Blaster
Blaster extrasFive base parallels, four 1980-81 Topps inserts and six more inserts.
Best forKids, gifts and anyone who wants a cheap rip.
Card Chase take: The cheapest box in the set, and the cheapest per card too.
2025-26 Topps Basketball Parallels
Gold, Orange, Black and Red each come in Holo Foil and Rainbow versions.
Top Chases in 2025-26 Topps Basketball
Cooper Flagg rookie #201
The base rookie card of the No. 1 pick, plus his parallels and autographs.
1980-81 Topps Basketball
A tribute to the classic 1980-81 design, with matching autographs and rookie autographs.
Flagship Real One Autographs
On-card style signatures on the base design, including Victor Wembanyama.
Comic Court
A case hit, with a LeBron James super short print.
All Kings and Home Court
Die-cut playing-card style All Kings and the Home Court case hit.
Golden Mirror Image Variations
Short-printed photo variations of base cards.
Key Rookies in 2025-26 Topps Basketball
Rookie card numbers: Flagg #201, Harper #202, Edgecombe #203, Knueppel #204, Bailey #205, Johnson III #206 and Fears #207.
Is 2025-26 Topps Basketball Good for Kids?
Value Blaster
144 cards, five parallels and a stack of inserts for $24.99.
Mega box
224 cards for $49.99, great for building the set together.
Hobby and Jumbo
Priced for collectors chasing autographs and relics.
Get 2025-26 Topps Basketball from Card Chase
Looking for the newer set? See our 2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball guide, or the 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball guide for the Chrome version of this rookie class.
2025-26 Topps Basketball FAQ
When did 2025-26 Topps Basketball come out?
2025-26 Topps Basketball released on October 23, 2025. It was Topps’ first flagship NBA set since getting the NBA license back from Panini.
What is in a 2025-26 Topps Basketball Hobby box?
12 packs of 20 cards (240 cards) with one autograph or relic, one Silver Pack, one numbered parallel and three base parallels.
How much does a 2025-26 Topps Basketball box cost?
Topps’ list prices were $119.99 for Hobby ($109.99 in presale), $229.99 for Hobby Jumbo, $49.99 for Mega and $24.99 for the Value Blaster.
What number is the Cooper Flagg rookie card in 2025-26 Topps Basketball?
Cooper Flagg’s base rookie card is #201.
Which 2025-26 Topps Basketball box has the most cards?
The Hobby Jumbo box, with 10 packs of 40 cards (400 cards) and one autograph plus one relic.
Is 2025-26 Topps Basketball good for kids?
Yes. The $24.99 Value Blaster and $49.99 Mega box give kids lots of cards, parallels and inserts without the price of a hobby box.
Last updated October 29, 2026. Release date, prices, configurations and checklist details come from Topps’ announced details as reported by Checklist Insider. Odds and print runs can change, so check the official checklist before you buy.
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