2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Cards – Early Images

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Looking ahead while also covering current and former league standouts, 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey offers a familiar mix of relics alongside rookie redemptions.

Hobby boxes average three hits that can be autographs, memorabilia cards or Aurum inserts. Collectors can also find one Rookie Redemption or Clear Cut Acetate insert per box.

Each Hobby pack should have either a hit, limited insert or numbered parallel.

See also: 2020-21 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Cards

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Base / Parallels

Offering 180 cards, the 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey checklist includes 100 base cards, 45 Stars (#101-145; #/599), 15 Legends (#146-160; #/599) and 20 Rookies (#161-180; #/999).

The main series also brings several new base parallels to the overall rainbow.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Base Parallels Breakdown

Of course, that's only the tip of the iceberg, as 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey features a large assortment of dual relics for the base set.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Base Relic Parallels Breakdown

In addition to the larger print runs, fans can find a few different autograph editions.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Base Auto / Auto Relic Parallels Breakdown

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Rookie Redemptions

Adding to the main 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey set, the Base Set Rookie Redemptions (#181-230) line features to-be-determined rookies.

Beyond this, all other rookie redemptions should be exclusive to Hobby boxes.

The base Emerald parallels average 1:12 packs. Another choice is the 10-card Retro Rookie Redemptions (1:60 packs) set.

Look for Rookie Redemption Autograph card for first-year players with a special focus on the top six names, including autographs and auto relics.

2021-22 UD Artifacts Hockey Rookie Redemptions Auto / Relic Parallel Breakdown

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Autographs / Relics

Still going, 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey provides a robust selection of premium hits.

Among the new lines, Net Gear (1:48) displays jersey relics for only goalies, the on-card Storied Scripts (#/25) highlights all-time greats, and Signs of Success (#/49 or #/15) features current stars and rookies.

In addition, more hard-signed cards arrive in Admirable Impressions (#/24), Esteemed Endorsements (#/28), Honoured Members Signatures (#/27), and Signature Apparel (#/36 or #/12).

As far as the notable memorabilia, Arena Artifacts (#/79) pays tribute to Joe Louis Arena, the Detroit Red Wings' home from 1979 to 2017. These cards contain seat relics.

Other than 2005-06 Auto Facts Retro (1:112), Auto Facts (1:67) and NHL Remnants (1:18), everything noted below is exclusive to Hobby boxes.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Auto / Relic Rundown

• 2005-06 Auto Facts Retro - 1:112
• Admirable Impressions - #/24
• Arena Artifacts - #/79
• Auto Facts - 1:67
• Esteemed Endorsements - #/28
• Honoured Members Signatures - #/27
• Net Gear (Jersey) - 1:48
• Net Gear Auto (Jersey) - #/25
• NHL Remnants (Jersey) - 1:18
• NHL Remnants (Premium) - #/25
• Signature Apparel (Tier 1) - #/36
• Signature Apparel (Tier 2) - #/12
• Signs of Success (Tier 1) - #/49
• Signs of Success (Tier 2) - #/15
• Storied Scripts - #/25
• Threads of Time (Jersey) - 1:28
• Threads of Time (Premium) - #/25
• Top 12 Rookie Signatures (2020-21 Update) - 1:960
• Top 12 Rookie Signatures - 1:960
• Treasured Swatches - 1:96
• Treasured Swatches Dual Swatch Auto (Tier 1) - #/25
• Treasured Swatches Dual Swatch Auto (Tier 2) - #/10
• Treasured Swatches Dual Swatch (Jersey-Premium) Auto - #/5
• Tundra Teammates Duos (Jersey) - #/249
• Tundra Teammates Duos (Premium) - #/15
• Tundra Teammates Quads (Jersey) - #/99
• Tundra Teammates Quads (Premium) - #/10
• Year One Rookie Sweaters (Jersey) - 1:60
• Year One Rookie Sweaters (Premium) - #/25

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Clear Cut Insert

Acetate fans can try their luck at pulling Hobby-only cards from 2005-06 Clear Cut Retro Artifacts Rookies (1:360), 2020-21 Clear Cut Artifacts Rookie Update (1:60) or 2021-22 Clear Cut Artifacts Rookies (1:180).

These combine with the rookie redemptions to average one per Hobby box.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Aurum Bounty Program

The Aurum inserts are another box-hit possibility in 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey. Not only are these cards etched using Gold Light FX technology, but collectors can complete the 48-card base set to unlock additional prizes.

Chase cards include limited autographs numbered to 25 or five copies.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Aurum Cards Rundown

• Base Aurum - 1:20
• Aurum SP Holdover Rookies (Tier 1) - 1:160
• Aurum SP Holdover Rookies (Tier 2) - 1:320
• Aurum SP Legends - 1:640
• Aurum SP Legends All-Stars - 1:640
• Aurum Signatures Legends - #/25
• Aurum Signatures Rookies - #/25
• Aurum Signatures Veterans - #/25
• Aurum Signatures Duals - #/5

Once you redeem the scratch-off code for every base card in the set via the Upper Deck Bounty website, you earn the final two cards (#49 Cole Caufield and #50).

While this is certainly no easy undertaking, those 25 individuals who perform this task the quickest are eligible for several tiers of rewards, as well.

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Aurum Bounty Prizes Breakdown

• First 3 to complete the set: 12-card set, 1 Achievement Auto and 1 Dual Auto
• Next 7 to complete the set: 12-card set and 1 Achievement Auto
• Next 15 to complete the set: 12-card set

Estimated Release Date: December 8, 2021
Product Configuration: 4 cards per pack, 8 packs per box, 20 boxes per case (2 inners)

2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Hobby Box Break Average

• 3 Hits (Autograph, Relic or Aurum Bounty cards)
• 1 Rookie Redemption or Clear Cut Acetate
• 4 Serial Numbered Cards

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