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Back again with its signature shadowy swagger, 2025 Topps Chrome Black Baseball is stepping up its game—literally and visually. While most Chrome products chase rainbow refractors and shiny explosions, Chrome Black veers off the glitter path and into something sleeker, smoother, and—dare we say—cooler.

And for 2025, the format gets a glow-up.

Collectors who remember the 2024 configuration—one lonely four-card pack per hobby box—will be in for a surprise. This time around, each box includes two seven-card packs plus a separately encased autograph. That’s 15 cards total, more chances at stars, and the same moody presentation the line has become known for.

A Dark Horse Among Chrome Sets

The base set sticks to its guns with 150 cards featuring MLB’s top veterans and rookies. Legends of the past? You’ll need to chase them in the autograph checklist, as retired greats are left out of the base lineup.

Chrome Black’s appeal has always been its minimalism—the deep black backdrops, sharp design lines, and elegant finishes make it the brooding sibling in the Topps Chrome family. Less sparkle, more style.

Autographs That Bring the Heat

Every hobby box still delivers the main event: a single autograph, already encased for protection and presentation. The checklist boasts over 100 signers with on-card ink. You’ll find staple Chrome Black autos alongside themed subsets like Super Futures Autographs (for the up-and-comers), Ivory Autographs, and Pitch Black Pairings—a dual-auto design ready to turn heads.

The autographs in Chrome Black have long stood out for their clean, sharp layouts—no sticker signatures here, just crisp pen on card.

Insert Sets That Stick to the Theme

In true Chrome Black fashion, even the inserts keep it cool. Look for creative (and slightly ominous) names like Depth of Darkness, Hit the Lights, Nocturnal, and Rookie Design Variations. If you’re into dramatic cards with a little edge, this set is your vibe.

2025 Topps Chrome Black Baseball Quick Facts:

• Cards per pack: 7

• Packs per hobby box: 2 + 1 encased autograph

• Boxes per case: TBA

• Set size: 150 base cards

• Release date: TBA

Hobby Box Contents:

• 1 Encased Autograph

• 14 Base/Insert Cards (across 2 packs)

The Checklist Is Deep—and Loaded with Talent

The base set features names across the league, from heavy hitters like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Elly De La Cruz to rookies like Jackson Holliday, Paul Skenes, and Wyatt Langford. The mix includes rising stars, established veterans, and plenty of RC logos to chase.

And yes, the checklist is downloadable for the data-heads who want to sort, search, and speculate. Just know that unnumbered print runs are still under wraps, so expect a little mystery with your metrics.

Topps Chrome Black has always been the set that skips the glitter and goes straight for the class. This year, it packs even more in—and with a larger checklist, more ink, and a darker design than ever, it might just be the boldest Chrome release yet.

If you're into moody vibes, clean designs, and the thrill of the encased auto, 2025 Topps Chrome Black might be the set that keeps you up at night.