Upper Deck’s premium, acetate-based autograph release returns on August 27, 2025, delivering one hard-signed card per box—encased and ready for display. Known for its transparent, high-end presentation and all-autograph checklist, Clear Cut once again blends star power, rookie hype, and hobby nostalgia into one-card thrill rides.
This year’s release boasts a stacked rookie class headlined by Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson, Matvei Michkov, Cutter Gauthier, and Logan Stankoven. With low-numbered parallels, retro designs, and fresh inserts, 2024-25 Clear Cut offers both modern chase appeal and throwback charm.
Every box contains (1) encased, hard-signed autograph card on acetate stock.
Base Set autographs feature rookies, veterans, and legends, with three low-#’d parallels:
Outburst (/25)
High Gloss (/10)
Gold Outburst (1-of-1)
Canvas Signatures (greats, stars, rookies) with Red Ink (#’d to jersey number) & Gold Ink (1-of-1) parallels.
Canvas Rookie Debuts – non-auto inserts available as bonus cards in boxes with autograph redemptions. Autographed versions are #’d to 25 with Gold Ink 1-of-1s.
Retros Rookie Autos – acetate autographs recreating classic designs from the past 20 years including:
2011-12 Young Guns
2014-15 SPA Future Watch Auto
2015-16 Ultimate Rookies
2017-18 The Cup Rookies
2018-19 SP Authentic Future Watch & Trilogy Rookies
2019-20 & 2020-21 Young Guns & Trilogy Rookies
NEW! Crystalline Stars Autos – bold new design with Red (/35), Blue (/10) & Gold (1-of-1) parallels.
NEW! Upper Deck Vintage Autos – old-school styling with Red (/10) & Purple (1-of-1) parallels.
Cards per pack: 1
Packs per box: 1
Boxes per case: 30 (two 15-box inner cases)
(1) Encased Acetate Autograph Card
Base Set Autos:
Veterans (1:6)
Rookies (1:4)
Greats (1:75)
Parallels: Outburst (/25), High Gloss (/10), Gold Outburst (1-of-1)
Canvas Signatures:
Base (1:13)
Red Ink (#’d to jersey number)
Gold Ink (1-of-1)
Canvas Rookie Debuts Signatures:
#’d to 25
Gold Ink (1-of-1)
Insert Autos:
Retros Rookie Autos (various classic RC designs)
NEW! Crystalline Stars Autos (Base 1:20, Red /35, Blue /10, Gold 1-of-1)
NEW! Upper Deck Vintage Autos (Base 1:16, Red /10, Purple 1-of-1)
Multiple retro-themed autograph sets including 1997-98 Starquest, 1999-00 Ice Gallery, 2000-01 SPx Xcitement, 2000-01 SP Authentic Power Skaters, and more.
Macklin Celebrini – the consensus #1 pick and franchise cornerstone
Lane Hutson – elite offensive defenseman with dynamic playmaking
Matvei Michkov – electrifying scorer with superstar upside
Cutter Gauthier – goal-scoring winger with a power game
Logan Stankoven – high-motor forward with proven scoring touch
2024-25 Upper Deck Clear Cut Hockey distills the thrill of a break into a single, showpiece-worthy moment. The acetate finish, on-card autographs, and mix of legends, stars, and an elite rookie crop make it a boom-or-bust rip with huge upside. With the debut of Crystalline Stars Autos, expanded Vintage content, and a rookie lineup led by Macklin Celebrini and Matvei Michkov, this year’s Clear Cut is built for both high-end collectors and those chasing the next iconic NHL rookie autograph.
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