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The 2025 edition of Topps Chrome Black Baseball is finally here, and collectors are in for a treat. This year’s hobby box format sees a major shift from previous releases, doubling down on content and value. In 2024, each box came with a single pack of four cards and one encased autograph. Now, Topps has upgraded the configuration—each box includes two packs (six cards each), an encased autograph, and promises a total of 13 cards per box. More cards, more chances to chase that hit.

Each hobby box still guarantees one autograph, plus two refractor parallels, keeping the signature flair of Topps Chrome Black intact while giving collectors a deeper rip experience.

What's Inside the Box?

2025 Hobby Box Configuration

• 1 Encased Autograph

• 2 Standard Packs (6 cards each)

• 13 Total Cards per Box

Base Set Parallels and Odds

If you love color, this checklist delivers in spades. Here's a breakdown of the odds per pack:

• Refractors – 1:6

• Blue Refractors – 1:8

• Blue Lava Refractors – 1:8

• Green Refractors – 1:11

• Green Wave Refractors – 1:11

• Purple Refractors – 1:15

• Purple Mini Diamond Refractors – 1:15

• Orange Refractors – 1:43

• Orange Wave Refractors – 1:43

• Rose Gold Wave Refractors – 1:71

• White Refractors – 1:107

• Red Refractors – 1:213

• Red Lava Refractors – 1:213

• Superfractors – 1:1,049

Autograph Parallels

For autograph hunters, there's no shortage of chase:

• Refractors – 1:14

• Blue Refractors – 1:16

• Green Refractors – 1:17

• Gold Refractors – 1:30

• Gold Mini Diamond Refractors – 1:33

• Orange Refractors – 1:59

• Rose Gold Wave Refractors – 1:99

• White Refractors – 1:148

• Red Refractors – 1:293

• Superfractors – 1:1,454

Specialty Autographs to Watch

Ivory Autographs

• 24 cards total

• Base: 1:197 packs

• Orange Trim: 1:263

• Red Trim: 1:1,295

• Superfractors: 1:6,700

Super Futures Autographs

• 28 cards

• Base: 1:57

• Gold: 1:113

• Orange: 1:223

• Red: 1:1,109

• Superfractors: 1:5,503

Pitch Black Pairings Dual Autos

• 13 card lineup

• Base: 1:390

• Orange Trim: 1:423

• Red Trim: 1:2,055

• Superfractors: 1:10,273

Inserts That Stand Out

Depth of Darkness

• 20 cards – 1:121 packs

• Red Refractors – 1:1,573

• Superfractors – 1:7,705

Hit the Lights

• 30 cards – 1:73 packs

• Superfractors – 1:5,137

Nocturnal

• 40 cards – 1:49 packs

• Superfractors – 1:3,853

Rookie Design Variations

• 30 cards – 1:25 packs

• Purple – 1:71

• Gold – 1:107

• Orange – 1:213

• White – 1:530

• Red – 1:1,049

• Superfractors – 1:5,137

Collectors looking to combine the thrill of digital and physical collecting can also take a peek at platforms like Courtyard.io, which offers digital pack ripping with the option to redeem physical cards—including buyback offers worth $25 or more.

This release is all about bold design, rare color parallels, and sharp insert themes—whether you're ripping for rookies, stars, or just love the sleek black chrome finish.