The first high-end NHL release of the season returns on November 19, 2025, as 2025-26 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey brings its signature mix of diamonds, premium memorabilia, autographs, and Exquisite Collection inserts. With a reduced 95-card base set, embedded diamonds, and one of the strongest rookie classes in years, Black Diamond once again kicks off the chase for high-end hits in spectacular fashion.
🔥 Key Highlights
Each 6-card Hobby box delivers:
(1) Autograph or Diamond Relic Card
(1) Exquisite Collection Card (Numbered)
(1) Base Set or Base Parallel Card
(3) Insert, Tech, or Memorabilia Cards
Configuration: 10 boxes per case | 1 pack per box | 6 cards per pack
Key Rookies: Ivan Demidov, Zeev Buium, Zayne Parekh, Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, Artyom Levshunov, Oliver Moore, Sam Rinzel, Jimmy Snuggerud, Ryan Leonard, Dalibor Dvorsky, Alexander Nikishin, and more.
The 2025-26 Black Diamond base set features 95 cards spanning top veterans, legends, and rookies.
Base Set – #’d to 349
Green Parallel – #’d to 10
Gold Parallel – 1-of-1
Black Diamond’s flagship chase returns with embedded lab-created diamonds:
Clear Diamond Parallel (/5) – Single, Double, Triple, or Quad
Pure Black Diamond Parallel (1-of-1) – Black diamond versions of all four tiers
Select subjects include Premium Relic and Autograph versions.
A cornerstone of the brand, Diamond Relic Rookies deliver a premium RC chase:
Single / Double / Triple / Quad Diamond – #’d to 99
Emerald Parallel (Green Diamonds) – #’d to 10
Pure Black Parallel (Black Diamonds) – 1-of-1
Retro Quad Diamond – #’d to 49
These remain some of the most coveted premium rookie cards released all season.
A Black Diamond staple featuring rainbow gem-based designs:
Veterans – #’d to 25
Rookies – #’d to 26
Pure Black 1-of-1 parallels for both
Autographed cards with embedded diamonds:
Base – #’d to 25
Emerald (/5)
Pure Black (1-of-1)
Each #’d to 249, with the following autographed tiers:
Auto Parallels (Varied numbering)
Premium Relic Autos
Purple Diamond Relic Autos (/10)
Pure Black Diamond Relic Autos (1-of-1)
High-end autograph variety remains a major part of the product:
Rookie Gems Signatures – Base #’d, plus:
Red (/10)
Green (/5)
Diamond Plate Rookie Autos
Base (varied numbering)
Spectrum (varied numbering)
Sparkling Scripts – 1:8 packs
Sparkling Rookie Scripts – 1:12 packs
Signature Clarity – 1:40 packs
Base Set Auto Parallels (varied numbering)
Diamond Stars/Legends/Futures Autos
Black Diamond delivers a strong mix of themed relic content:
Single – 1:4 packs
Dual – 1:10
Triple – 1:20
Premium parallels: /25, /15, /10
Featuring NHL team crests, retro logos, and for 2025-26 — Four Nations Face-Off (4NFO) team patches:
Rookie Team Logo Jumbo Patches – 1:3
Veteran Team Logo Jumbo Patches – 1:5
Retro Variants – 1:10 / 1:15
Gold Parallels:
Full Logo (/15)
Alternate Logo (/5)
NHL Shield Logo (1-of-1)
Four variants + NHL Shield:
/99 • /49 • /25 • /10
NHL Shield 1-of-1
Returning after a popular debut:
Base – 1:12 packs
Gold Parallel (/25)
Gold Auto (varied numbering)
A brand-new manufactured patch insert celebrating NHL team captains:
Base – #’d to 99
Gold Parallel & Gold Autos – #’d to the year the player was named captain
(Example: “C” Patch Gold Auto for a captain named in 2018 is #’d to 18)
The Exquisite program returns with both inserts and premium relics.
Veterans – /399
Rookies – /399
Rookie Draft Day – /349
Gold (/75)
Gold Spectrum – numbered to draft position
Moments – /99
Gold (/49) • Gold Spectrum (/25)
NEW: Stanley Cup Heroes – /299
Gold (/99) • Silver Spectrum (/25) • Gold Spectrum (/5)
Extra Exquisite Jersey Rookies – /349
Extra Exquisite Patch Rookies – Gold (/10), Silver Spectrum (1-of-1)
Dual Swatch Rookies – /75, Gold (/25), Gold Spectrum (/5)
Rookie Jumbo Materials – /10 to 1-of-1 Gold Spectrum
Rookies Patch Variant – /99, Gold (/25), Gold Spectrum (1-of-1)
Veteran Materials – various numbering with Gold (/10) and Gold Spectrum (/5)
Extra Exquisite Vets/Legends Jersey & Patch parallels (including 1-of-1)
| Type | Cards per Box |
|---|---|
| Autograph or Diamond Relic | 1 |
| Exquisite Collection Insert | 1 |
| Inserts, Tech, or Memorabilia | 3 |
| Base or Base Parallel | 1 |
2025-26 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey starts the high-end collecting calendar with signature luxury: embedded diamonds, premium autographs, gem-based inserts, massive patches, and the always-popular Exquisite Collection. With the introduction of Captains Patches, the return of Hockey History and 4 Nations Face-Off logos, and a stacked rookie class led by Ivan Demidov and Zeev Buium, this release provides elite chase potential from top to bottom.
Whether you’re hunting 1-of-1 Pure Black diamonds, Diamond Relic Rookies, or Exquisite’s Stanley Cup Heroes, Black Diamond delivers one of the most premium and visually striking experiences in the NHL hobby each season.
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