The Return of a Legend: 2025 Topps Basketball Is Here
Release Date & Product Formats
The 2025-26 Topps Basketball set officially launched on October 23, 2025, marking Topps' return to NBA trading cards after a 15-year break. Collectors can choose from:
- Hobby Box: 20 packs, 12 cards per pack
- Jumbo Box: 10 packs, 40 cards per pack
- Mega Box & Blasters: Retail formats with exclusive inserts
Set Composition
The base set features 300 cards including current stars, legends, and 45 rookie cards. A unique twist includes 30 combo cards that list teammates on the back, forming a full checklist when combined.
Rookie Class Highlights
This year’s rookie lineup is stacked. Key names include:
- Cooper Flagg (#201): No. 1 overall pick and cover athlete
- Dylan Harper (#202): Spurs rookie with high upside
- Ace Bailey, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson III, VJ Edgecombe
Also featured: Victor Wembanyama’s first licensed autograph cards in a Spurs jersey.
Parallels & Variations
Topps delivers a deep parallel lineup:
- Rainbow Foilboard
- Gold (/2025), Purple Rainbow (/250), Black Rainbow (/10)
- FoilFractor (1/1)
- Golden Mirror SPs
- Player Number Variations
- Clear, Blackout, Team Color Borders
Autographs & Relics
Autograph collectors will find:
- Real One Autographs
- Rookie Photo Shoot Autos
- 1980-81 Retro Autographs
- Dual & Triple Autos
Relic cards include Franchise Fabrics, Swish & Stitch, and Woven Wonder.
Inserts to Watch
Creative and nostalgic inserts include:
- All Kings (playing card-style)
- Home Court (case-hit)
- Comic Court, 8-Bit Ballers, MVP Vault
- Rise to Stardom, Generation Now
Why This Set Matters
The 2025 Topps Basketball set isn’t just a product — it’s a new era for NBA card collecting. With the first licensed rookie autos for Wembanyama and Flagg, a collector-friendly checklist, and a nostalgic Topps design, this release is a must-have for fans and hobbyists alike.