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Huge Pulls From 2025-26 Chrome Basketball

Date: Dec 30, 2025
Topics: 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball, basketball, NBA, Topps Chrome Basketball, Trending
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The hits are coming fast and furious as The Hobby dives deep into 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball. From a bounty on King James to Superfractors of top rookies Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, to an NBA Logoman Relic Card leaping off the board, we’re taking a look at some of the best pulls so far in the days since the exciting release.

With plenty more huge hits to come, we’ll be sure to keep an eye on the biggest chase cards and where they land.

2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball highlights the NBA’s biggest stars through ultra-rare parallels, premium autographs, and iconic Chrome designs. With plenty still to chase, here’s a look at some early pulls from a release that blends modern collecting excitement with the long-standing prestige of Topps Chrome.


2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball Big Early Pulls


2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball #TCA-LBJ LeBron James Superfractor Auto 1/1  

player Info

• four-time mvp, four-time champion, and one of the most important figures in the hobby
• 2025 is first year of topps cards featuring james’ autos as a laker

Pull Info

• Arguably the top chase card of 2025-26 Topps chrome Basketball, with a bounty set at $500,000

What They Said

• “This is the stuff hobby legends are made of. Moments collectors talk about for decades. The kind of pull that ignites a frenzy, melts timelines, and reminds every breaker why we rip.” – IG Post from best card shop of plainfield, indiana, who pulled the card on release day

2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball #251 Cooper Flagg Superfractor 1/1

player Info

• The most hotly chased rookie of the year, flagg has already established himself as a force in the league and the hobby

Pull Info

• pulled on a live break in china (IG: @onebanno)

What They Said

• “the poise that he played with, he doesn’t feel like he’s so young out there. He seems like he played meaningful games and he was winning before. That’s my opinion. He looked really mature out there.” – nikola jokic on cooper flagg

2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball #TCAR-KK Kon Knueppel Superfractor Auto 1/1

player Info

• knueppel has had one of the greatest shooting starts to a career of all-time, and is the fastest player in nba history to reach 100 made threes – doing so in only 29 games

pull Info

• pulled live by theballersbank (IG: @theballersbank)

What They Said

• “Kon Knueppel has essentially become the face of the franchise.” – nba insider michael scotto

2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball Gold Logoman Relics #TCGR-3 Evan Mobley /4

player Info

• mobley joined shai gilgeous-alexander and stephon castle in topps’ debut nba logoman release, in recognition of the young star’s defensive player of the year award

pull Info

• pulled live by beijing love card (IG: @beijinglovecard)

What They Said

• “an absolute grail has been pulled.” – beijing love card after hitting the mobley logoman

2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball Finals #FIN-1 LeBron James Superfractor 1/1

player Info

• Record-setting 23rd NBA season has kept LeBron at the top of the basketball card Hobby

Pull Info

• unique die-cut card pulled by hobbystocks (IG: @hobbystocks_official)

What They Said

• “I remember, what was that, LeBron 20 or 21, when I did the Father Time commercial thing? I’m in a battle with him. And I would like to say that I’m kicking his a** on the back nine.” – lebron james

  • What makes 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball special?
    • It combines superstar athletes, rare parallels, and premium Chrome technology, making it one of the most chased basketball releases of the year.
  • Which players are the most collected in this set?
    • Collectors gravitate toward exciting rookies and established stars, MVP-level players, and emerging superstars featured across base cards, autographs, and low-numbered parallels.
  • Are there one-of-one cards in the set?
    • Yes. Superfractors and select premium inserts are produced as true one-of-one cards, making them among the rarest pulls.
  • Is Topps Chrome Basketball good for long-term collectors?
    • Absolutely. Chrome releases are known for durability, iconic designs, and that famous shine.

Key Facts

  • Brand: Topps Chrome Basketball
  • Season: 2025-26
  • Focus: NBA superstars & elite chases
  • Top Chases: Superfractors, Golds, autos
  • Appeal: Premium, modern basketball collectors

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