The highly anticipated return of Topps Chrome Sapphire Basketball is here for the 2024-25 NBA season, bringing its signature chromium look and a full lineup of rookies, veterans, and legends. As a special-edition release, Sapphire delivers not only exclusive parallels but also one guaranteed autograph per box—making it a must-chase for basketball collectors this summer.
Product Specs and Release Info:
- Release Date: July 16, 2025
- Base Set: 200 cards (same checklist as standard Topps Chrome Basketball)
- Box Breakdown: 8 packs per box, 4 cards per pack, 10 boxes per case
- Autographs: 1 per hobby box
The main draw of Topps Chrome Sapphire is its array of bold, low-numbered colored parallels—each with a classic chrome finish and exclusive to this line. The base set includes current NBA stars, hot rookies, and fan-favorite legends, all appearing on the iconic Sapphire card stock.
Parallels Found in 2024-25 Sapphire Basketball:
- Green Sapphire /99 (approx. 1 per 7 packs)
- Gold Sapphire /50 (1 per 9 packs)
- Orange Sapphire /25 (1 per 17 packs)
- Purple Sapphire /10 (1 per 42 packs)
- Red Sapphire /5 (1 per 84 packs)
- Padparadscha 1/1 (1 per 417 packs)
Autographs come from five unique sets, each offering multiple rare parallel levels:
- Base Sapphire Autographs: Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1
- Certified Autograph Rookies: Gold/50, Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1
- Next Stop Signatures: Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1
- 1973 Topps Autographs: Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1
- Sky-Light Signatures: Orange/25, Purple/10, Red/5, Padparadscha/1
- Sapphire Selections (1:11 packs): Spotlights the top picks from the 2024 NBA Draft.
- Infinity (1:160 packs): Focuses on 25 of the league’s biggest names.
- 1 Autograph
- Multiple exclusive Sapphire parallels
- Rookies, established NBA stars, and retired legends
- Potential for low-numbered or even one-of-one hits