Upper Deck Product Guide

Set / Brand Tier Typical Release Month Notes
Allure Mid-tier Oct–Nov Chrome-style hockey product. Known for colorful parallels.
Artifacts Mid-tier Sep–Oct Popular for memorabilia cards, rookies, and parallels.
Black Diamond Premium Nov–Dec High-end NHL set featuring diamond relic cards.
Chronology Premium Jul–Aug NHL history-themed product with legends, autographs, and patches.
Compendium (EPACK Exclusive) Specialty / Online Year-round Digital-first release via Upper Deck e-Pack. Collect digitally, redeem physically.
MVP Entry Aug–Sep Early, affordable release each season. Includes rookies with “script” parallels.
O-Pee-Chee (OPC) Entry / Mid-tier Sep Large base set, retro-style design. Popular among set builders.
O-Pee-Chee Platinum Mid-tier Premium Nov Chrome version of OPC with parallels and autos.
SP Authentic Premium Apr–May Famous for Future Watch rookie autographs. Hobby staple.
SP Game Used Premium Jan–Feb Relic-heavy product with All-Star patches and event-used items.
Synergy Specialty Feb–Mar Bright, foil-heavy design with acetate elements. Collector niche.
The Cup Ultra-Premium Sep–Oct Upper Deck’s crown jewel. High-end patch autos, often compared to Panini National Treasures.
Ultimate Collection Premium Jul–Aug Focus on rookie patch autos, legends, and memorabilia.
Upper Deck Flagship (Series 1, 2, Extended) Entry / Flagship Series 1: Nov • Series 2: Feb–Mar • Extended: Jul Core NHL release. Known for “Young Guns” rookies.
Upper Deck Marvel / Non-Sport (EPACK) Specialty Varies Includes Marvel, X-Men, Disney, and other licensed IP.
Upper Deck Trilogy Mid-tier Jan–Feb Three-tier rookie system; mix of autos and relics.

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