Upper Deck Posts First Look at 2020-21 Black Diamond

[RGM81]

Dates subject to change?









Order Due Date: September 8, 2020
Approximate Arrival Date: December 9, 2020

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Black Diamond is the first high-end product of the 2020-21 hockey season and is the first product of the year to feature an extensive selection of premium autograph and memorabilia cards for the 2020-21 rookie class!
• The coveted Diamond Relic Rookies cards are back!
• Each card in this set of top prospects boasts one to four diamonds. The better the prospect, the more diamonds the card will feature.
• Additionally, every card in the set and its three parallels are numbered to 99 or less, including the highly-sought after 1-of-1 Pure Black parallel cards!
• NEW! You can find additional Diamond Relic cards featuring rookies, as well as current stars and retired legends, via the all-new Diamond Legends, Diamond Stars and Diamond Futures insert cards.
• Keep an eye out for a slew of low-numbered (most to 25 or less!) autograph & autograph + memorabilia parallels, highlighted by the 1-of-1 Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto parallel cards.
• Every pack includes one Exquisite Collection chase card! Exquisite cards represent the first wave of a multi-product Exquisite hockey overlay program. The first wave delivers an exciting array of rookies and premium memorabilia.
• NEW! The brand new Winter Classic Memories insert set commemorates recent top moments from this fan-favorite event. Look for low-numbered Gold and Gold Auto parallel cards!
• Gemography, the longtime classic Black Diamond autograph insert reborn as an autographed Diamond Relic insert set in 2019-20, is back! All cards in this set, which boasts an intriguing mix of retired legends, current stars and rookies, are numbered to just 25.
• The Jewels of the Draft autographed patch cards are back following a successful 2019-20 debut. These brightly-colored and sharply-designed cards featuring 2020-21 rookies will enhance any collection. These cards pop!
• Grow your Team Logo Jumbo Patches collection!
• This year’s edition features manufactured patch logos from the 2020 All-Star Game, the St. Louis Blues (Retro Jersey), the Arizona Coyotes (Retro/Alternate 3rd Jersey), the Edmonton Oilers (Alternate 3rd Jersey) and the Boston Bruins (Alternate 3rd Jersey).
• Keep an eye out for the Gold parallel cards featuring the Full Team Logo (#’d to 15), the Full Team Alternate Logo (#’d to 5) and the NHL Shield Logo (1-of-1!). There are also Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches!


PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

Diamond Relic Cards (Each Card Contains Between 1-4 Diamonds)

Card #’ing/Ratio
Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond #’d to 99
Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Ruby Parallel #’d to 49
Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Emerald Parallel #’d to 10
Diamond Relic Rookies - Single Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond #’d to 99
Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Ruby Parallel #’d to 49
Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Emerald Parallel #’d to 10
Diamond Relic Rookies - Double Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond #’d to 99
Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Ruby Parallel #’d to 49
Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Emerald Parallel #’d to 10
Diamond Relic Rookies - Triple Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond #’d to 99
Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Ruby Parallel #’d to 49
Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Emerald Parallel #’d to 10
Diamond Relic Rookies - Quad Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Diamond Relic Rookies Flashback - Quad Diamond #’d to Jersey Number
Diamond Relic Rookies Flashback - Quad Diamond - Ruby Parallel #’d to 49
Diamond Relic Rookies Flashback - Quad Diamond - Emerald Parallel #’d to 10
Diamond Relic Rookies Flashback - Quad Diamond - Pure Black Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Single) #’d to 5
Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Single) #’d 1-of-1
Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Double) #’d to 5
Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Double) #’d 1-of-1
Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Triple) #’d to 5
Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Triple) #’d 1-of-1
Base Set - Diamond Relics Parallel (Quad) #’d to 5
Base Set - Pure Black Diamond Relics Parallel (Quad) #’d 1-of-1
NEW! Diamond Legends - Purple Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #’d to 10
NEW! Diamond Legends - Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #’d 1-of-1
NEW! Diamond Stars - Purple Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #’d to 10
NEW! Diamond Stars - Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #’d 1-of-1
NEW! Diamond Futures - Purple Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #’d to 10
NEW! Diamond Futures - Pure Black Diamond Relic Auto Parallel #’d 1-of-1

Autograph Cards (Non-Diamond Relic)

Card #’ing/Ratio
Base Set - Pure Black Auto Parallel Varied #’ing
NEW! Diamond Legends - Auto Parallel Varied #’ing
NEW! Diamond Legends - Premium Relic Auto Parallel Varied #’ing
NEW! Diamond Stars - Auto Parallel Varied #’ing
NEW! Diamond Stars - Premium Relic Auto Parallel Varied #’ing
NEW! Diamond Futures - Auto Parallel #’d to 99
NEW! Diamond Futures - Premium Relic Auto Parallel #’d to 25
Gemography #’d to 25
Jewels of the Draft #’d to 99
Sparkling Scripts 1:12
Silver on Black Signatures Varied #’ing
Silver on Black Rookie Signatures (Tier 1) #’d to 249
Silver on Black Rookie Signatures (Tier 2) #’d to 99
Rookie Gems - Pure Black Signatures Parallel (Tier 1) #’d to 199
Rookie Gems - Pure Black Signatures Parallel (Tier 2) #’d to 99
Sparkling Scripts - Spectrum Parallel #’d to 25
Silver on Black Signatures - Spectrum Parallel Varied #’ing
Silver on Black Rookie Signatures - Spectrum Parallel (Tier 1) #’d to 99
Silver on Black Rookie - Spectrum Parallel Signatures (Tier 2) #’d to 25
Rookie Gems - Pure Black Signatures - Spectrum Parallel #’d 1-of-1
NEW! Winter Classic Memories - Gold Auto Parallel #’d to 2-Digit Year of WC
Retired Numbers Patches - Gold Auto Parallel #’d to Jersey Number
Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #1 #’d to 99
Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #2 #’d to 49
Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #3 #’d to 25
Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - Full Logo Patch #4 #’d to 10
Auto Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patch - NHL Shield Logo Patch #’d 1-of-1
Diamond Debut - Auto Patch Parallel (Tier 1) #’d to 25
Diamond Debut - Auto Patch Parallel (Tier 2) #’d to 10

Exquisite Cards

Card #’ing/Ratio
Exquisite Collection Performers #’d to 149
Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Jersey #’d to 149
Exquisite Collection Rookie Jumbo Materials #’d to 10
Exquisite Collection Veteran Materials (Tier 1) #’d to 49
Exquisite Collection Veteran Materials (Tier 2) #’d to 25
Exquisite Collection 2006-07 Retro Veterans #’d to 299
Exquisite Collection 2006-07 Retro Rookies #’d to 299
Exquisite Collection Rookies #’d to 299
Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Variant #’d to 99
Exquisite Collection Rookie Draft Day #’d to 199
Exquisite Collection Rookie Jumbo Materials - Gold Parallel #’d 1-of-1
Exquisite Collection Veteran Materials - Gold Parallel #’d to 3
Exquisite Collection 2006-07 Retro Veterans - Gold Parallel #’d to 10
Exquisite Collection 2006-07 Retro Rookies - Gold Parallel #’d to 25
Exquisite Collection Rookies - Gold Parallel #’d to 99
Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Variant - Gold Parallel #’d to 1-of-1
Exquisite Collection Rookie Draft Day - Gold Parallel #’d to Draft Position

More Memorabilia, Insert & Tech Cards

Card #’ing/Ratio
NEW! Diamond Legends #’d to 49
NEW! Diamond Stars #’d to 99
NEW! Diamond Futures #’d to 249
Base Set: Active Stars - Premium Relics Parallel Varied #’ing
Base Set: Retired Legends - Premium Relics Parallel Varied #’ing
Rookie Gems #’d to 399
Rookie Gems - Spectrum Parallel #’d to 99
NEW! Winter Classic Memories 1:5
Retired Numbers Patches #’d to 99
Team Logo Jumbo Patches 1:5
Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches 1:2
Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Retro Logo Variant 1:8
NEW! Winter Classic Memories - Gold Parallel #’d to 2-Digit Year of WC
Retired Numbers Patches - Gold Parallel #’d to Jersey Number
Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Gold Parallel (Full Team Logo) #’d to 15
Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Gold Parallel (Full Team Alternate Logo) #’d to 5
Team Logo Jumbo Patches - Gold Parallel (NHL Shield Logo) #’d 1-of-1
Diamond Mine Relics 1:4
Diamond Mine Dual Relics 1:12
Diamond Mine Triple Relics 1:36
Diamond Debut Relics #’d to 349
Diamond Mine Relics - Premium Parallel #’d to 25
Diamond Mine Dual Relics - Premium Parallel #’d to 10
Diamond Mine Triple Relics - Premium Parallel #’d to 5
Diamond Might #’d to 99
Run for the Cup #’d to 99
Diamond Cutters 1:20
Diamonation #’d to 99
Diamond Gallery 1:20

Regular Base Set & Base Set Parallel Cards

Card #’ing/Ratio
Base Set #’d to 299
Base Set - Pure Black // #’d to 99

[30ranfordfan]

When did BD come out this past season?

Cards look nice.... but September mean no rookies (well, no new ones. They'll have the holdovers). I'm assuming the rumors are true, and UD Series 1 will be the only set they get to break the rules for.

This could be a big hit, if they've included extra retired / vet content.

[RGM81]

@30ranfordfan September is when B&M orders are due - product hits the streets supposedly in early December (as it did last year). One of the cool things about BD's rookies is that they do normally have the opportunity for something like this:



Which reminds me, I should look at getting a card like this, since I was there and all. LOL

[30ranfordfan]

Well, it's easy for them to make the cards ahead of time, if they're going to use draft photos....... but if they can't release the cards until a player has played in a game, I betcha December 9th is a bad date to pick.

[odjickfan]

I'm curious about the retro and flashback stuff, but hits-only BD is a product I learned to stay away from. There's much better stuff later in the season.