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Just like MLB flagship is an annual collecting institution, so too is its chromium cousin, which adds another chapter via 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball. Formats include standard Hobby boxes with two autographs and HTA Jumbo boxes with five autographs.

Look for 2021 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball later in the year.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Base / Parallels

With 219 names in tow, the base set for 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball offers key veterans and rookies using the main 2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball design. The large Refractor rainbow has expanded for 2021 to include all-new Magenta Refractor (#/399), Magenta Speckle Refractor (#/350), Aqua Refractor (#/199) and Aqua Wave Refractor (#/199) editions.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Base Refractor Parallels Breakdown

Refractor – 1:3 packs
Sepia Refractor – 2 per Blaster
Pink Refractor – 2 per Blaster
Prism Refractor – 1:6 packs
Negative Refractor
Magenta Refractor – #/399
Magenta Speckle Refractor – #/350
Purple Refractor – #/299
Aqua Refractor – #/199
Aqua Wave Refractor – #/199
Blue Refractor – #/150
Green Refractor – #/99
Green Wave Refractor – #/99
Blue Wave Refractor – #/75
Gold Refractor – #/50
Gold Wave Refractor – #/50
Orange Refractor – #/25 (Hobby)
Orange Wave Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
Red Wave Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Printing Plates – 1/1

There are also Base Image Variation cards for select players.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Base Variation Refractor Parallels Breakdown

Green Refractor – #/99
Gold Refractor – #/50
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1

Topps added super short prints (SSP) to track down, as well.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Variation Refractor Codes

In addition to the image, collectors can identify the 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball variations via the CMP code on the back, under the stats.

• Base cards end in #310
• Variations SP end in #350
• Variations SSP end in #TBD

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Inserts

With several cards falling per box, the 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball checklist delivers multiple insert lines. This includes Chrome debuts for 1986 Topps Baseball (1:6 packs), Béisbol (1:12 packs) and Prismic Power (1:24 packs). Otherwise, Future Stars (1:8 packs) appears to be the only returning option.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Insert Refractor Parallels Breakdown

Green Refractor – #/99
Gold Refractor – #/50
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1

While the Refractor assortment is largely the same for all the inserts, early info indicates that Prismic Power does not have a Green (#/99) parallel and the Future Stars SuperFractor (1/1) is only in the Hobby/Jumbo formats.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Autographs

From there, 2021 Topps Chrome Baseball shifts to the hits. The Chrome Rookie Autograph line highlights various RC players with Refractor versions, including the new Aqua (#/199).

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Rookie Autograph Refractor Parallels Breakdown

Refractor – #/499
Purple Refractor – #/250
Aqua Refractor – #/199
Blue Refractor – #/150
Blue Wave Refractor – #/150
Gold Refractor – #/50
Gold Wave Refractor – #/50
Orange Refractor – #/25 (Hobby)
Orange Wave Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
Red Wave Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Printing Plates – 1/1

In addition, collectors can find Dual Rookie Autographs (#/25), plus signed editions for many of the inserts. This includes serial-numbered 1986 Topps Baseball Autographs, Béisbol Autographs (#/99), Future Stars Autographs and Prismic Power Autographs cards.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Autograph Refractor Parallels Breakdown

1986 Topps Baseball Autographs

Base – #’d
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Printing Plates – 1/1

Béisbol Autographs

Base – #/99
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Printing Plates – 1/1

Future Stars Autographs

Base – #’d
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Printing Plates – 1/1

Prismic Power Autographs

Base – #’d
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Printing Plates – 1/1

Dual Rookie Autographs

Base – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Relics / Autograph Relics

Exclusive to the Hobby and HTA Jumbo Hobby boxes, check out Topps’ latest homage to Derek Jeter via Captain’s Cloth Chrome Relics. Featuring game-used memorabilia, look for multiple Refractors to chase and limited autographs.

2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Captain’s Cloth Refractor Parallels Breakdown

Captain’s Cloth Chrome Relics

Base
Green Refractor – #/99
Orange Refractor – #/25
Red Refractor – #/5
SuperFractor – 1/1
Autograph – #’d