2024-25 Upper Deck Stature Hockey

Upper Deck Stature returns for 2024-25 as a collector-favorite premium hockey card line. Releasing on September 17, Stature is known for its elegantly designed, thick stock cards that give a high-end feel. The brand skipped a year, so this new release actually covers two NHL seasons in one – both 2023-24 and 2024-25 – offering fans a “dual rookie class” experience. Collectors can expect a bevy of hard-signed autographs and premium memorabilia pieces throughout the set. Stature’s appeal lies in its on-card signatures, low-numbered parallels, and sleek, classy look, making it a favorite for autograph hounds and those who appreciate quality over quantity.

Unlike mass-market sets, Stature Hobby boxes are compact – each box contains just one single pack of 5 cards, but every card is meaningful. This configuration delivers an “all-killer, no-filler” break ideal for collectors who enjoy chasing hits without a lot of base commons. Whether you’re a seasoned high-end collector, an investor eyeing the next big rookie, or even a casual fan drawn to beautiful card design, 2024-25 Stature Hockey offers something special with its mix of past, present, and future NHL stars.

The release date for 2024-25 Upper Deck Stature Hockey was September 17, 2025. Hobby shops and online retailers began offering it around that time as one of the early high-end products of the 2024-25 season. Each Hobby box has the following configuration:

• 5 cards per pack, 1 pack per box (16 boxes per case).

• Guaranteed Content (on average per box): 1 autograph, memorabilia, or autographed memorabilia “hit” card; 2 numbered parallel cards; 1 numbered Base Set Rookie or Base Legend; and 1 Base Set Veteran card.

In other words, every single box should yield a hit, which could be an autograph, a memorabilia patch card, or a combination auto-mem card. All memorabilia and autograph cards in Stature are serial-numbered, emphasizing the product’s premium nature. The two numbered parallels per box will be serial numbered between 375 and 10, corresponding to the various colored parallel levels (more on those below). The inclusion of one veteran base and one numbered legend/rookie base means even the “base” cards in Stature feel special – every box yields at least three serial-numbered cards in total (the two parallels plus the rookie/legend). This tight configuration makes Stature fast-paced and exciting to open, as you hit the good stuff in every pack without any fluff.

The Base Set of 2024-25 Stature Hockey consists of 100 total cards, evenly split across two seasons’ content. Upper Deck combined what would have been a 2023-24 Stature release with the new 2024-25 content, so collectors get 50 cards from the 2023-24 season and 50 from 2024-25 in this product. Each half of the base set has 25 Veterans, 5 Legends, and 20 Rookies, showcasing a strong checklist of names. The veterans and legends included are truly star-studded – none of the legend selections overlap between the two year groups, and only four superstar veterans appear in both sections. (Those overlapping veterans are among the best players on the planet – think generational talents likely represented twice.) This approach means the base set focuses on big-name active stars and Hall-of-Fame caliber legends, avoiding repetition and maximizing variety.

For example, you might pull a Base Legends card of Brian Leetch or another all-time great numbered to 1,199 copies, or a Base Veteran of a current star like Connor McDavid (veterans are non-numbered and fall about 1 in 2 packs). The Base Rookies are the main draw for many – each rookie card is serial-numbered to 999, highlighting the top newcomers from each season. In the 2023-24 batch of rookies, the checklist boasts elite names such as Connor Bedard (#32), the mega-hyped prospect who debuted in 2023-24. Bedard’s rookie card in Stature is numbered to 999 and is sure to be one of the headliners sought after by collectors. Other 2023-24 rookies featured include names like Luke Hughes (New Jersey) and Logan Cooley (Arizona), among others. From the 2024-25 rookie class, Upper Deck included top prospects and draft picks projected to make an impact, such as Macklin Celebrini, Matvei Michkov, Lane Hutson, Will Smith, Cutter Gauthier, and more. Each season’s rookie lineup is described as “the best-of-the-best from the two seasons.” This dual rookie class format makes the product unique – you’re essentially getting two years’ worth of key rookies in one release, doubling the excitement for rookie card collectors.

Every base card in Stature has a distinctive design (the 2023-24 cards and 2024-25 cards have different looks, adding variety) and all are printed on thick, premium cardstock. The base designs are typically clean and elegant, allowing the player imagery to shine. The example above shows a Base Legend Brian Leetch card – these legend base cards are serial numbered out of 1199, and you can see the classy foil and high-quality finish that Stature is known for. Base Veterans are not individually numbered but are limited in production (falling roughly 1 in 2 packs), while Base Rookies carry that /999 numbering which appears on the card front.

Stature’s base set is accompanied by a rainbow of serial-numbered parallel cards to chase. In 2024-25 Stature, there are seven tiers of base parallels for the non-autographed base cards:

• Green Parallel – numbered to 375

• Red Parallel – numbered to 249

• Orange Parallel – numbered to 199

• Blue Parallel – numbered to 99

• Gold Parallel – numbered to 50

• Purple Parallel – numbered to 25

• Black Parallel – numbered to 10

Every Hobby box will yield, on average, two of these colored parallels from the non-auto/memorabilia grouping. That means you have a good shot at pulling, say, a Green /375 rookie or a Blue /99 veteran in each box. These parallels use vibrant foil colors to accent the base design and are often some of the most visually striking cards in the product.

For instance, you might hit a Blue parallel of a star veteran like Mikko Rantanen #/99 (see image below) or an Orange rookie parallel. Collectors love building the “rainbow” of their favorite player by chasing each color. With Black parallels numbered to just 10, there’s also extreme rarity at the top end for those chasing low-numbered gems.

Beyond the standard parallels, Stature has a few photo variations or design variants in past years (like alternate images for certain base cards). While the checklist for 2024-25 indicates mostly the base and parallels, keep an eye out for any unannounced short prints or Easter eggs – Upper Deck sometimes slips in surprises like image variations or special one-per-case inserts, though none are explicitly advertised for this year. The focus in Stature 24-25 is clearly on the base set and its parallel tiers, which Upper Deck calls a “multitude of tantalizing parallels”.

Autograph content is where Stature truly shines. All autographs in Stature are hard-signed on-card, no stickers, which is a huge draw for collectors. The autograph checklist spans top rookies, current star veterans, and even legends, often using the base card designs with added autograph content. Here’s an overview of what you can find:

• Base Set Autographs (Auto-Only Parallels): These are essentially parallel versions of the base cards that include on-card signatures. The base “Auto” parallel is unnumbered and falls ~1:3 boxes on average, meaning roughly every third box should have at least a regular autograph. In addition, there are colored autograph parallels matching the same rainbow as the base: Green Autos #/199, Red Autos #/99, Orange Autos #/50, Blue Autos #/25, Gold Autos #/10, Purple Autos #/5, and Black Autos #/3. These allow collectors to chase low-numbered signed versions of the big names. For example, you might pull a Matvei Michkov Orange Auto rookie numbered to 50 (see image below) or a Connor McDavid Purple Auto /5. Notably, Connor Bedard does have an autograph in the 2023-24 rookie subset – it’s listed as an SSP (super short print) with no announced numbering, making it one of the crown jewels of this product.

(Above: Matvei Michkov Orange Auto Parallel rookie /50. Stature autos are hard-signed and come in multiple colored tiers – e.g. Green /199, Red /99, down to Black /3.)

• Autographed Memorabilia (Patch Autos): Many of the most valuable cards in Stature are the ones that combine an autograph with a piece of memorabilia (usually a jersey patch piece). In 2024-25 Stature, select players (mostly veterans and top rookies) have Auto Patch parallels of their base cards. The base level Auto Patch is numbered to 49 copies, and there’s a parallel rainbow for these as well: Green Auto Patch /35, Red /25, Orange “Premium” Auto Memorabilia /15, Blue /10, Gold /5, Purple /3, and Black 1-of-1 Auto Premium Memorabilia. These cards are truly special – they feature an on-card signature plus a multi-color patch swatch, with all versions limited to 49 or fewer. Rookies especially have coveted patch autos. For instance, Luke Hughes has a Rookie Auto Patch #/49 (pictured below) which would be from the 2023-24 group, and Lane Hutson has a Red Rookie Auto Patch #/25 from the 2024-25 design (also pictured below). The design varies between the two years, but both look stunning with a foil finish, on-card auto, and patch window. Pulling a top rookie’s patch auto – or a legend’s auto patch – is a centerpiece hit from any Stature box.

• Unsigned Memorabilia Cards: In addition to autographed patch cards, Stature also includes some memorabilia-only cards for certain star veterans (no autograph, just a nice patch piece). These follow a similar parallel structure and are all low-numbered: a Base Set Patch /49, Green Patch /35, Red /25, Orange Premium Memorabilia /15, Blue /10, Gold /5, Purple /3, Black 1/1. Essentially, these are patch parallel versions of veteran base cards. For example, a veteran like Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin might have a patch card #/49 in the set. While not autographed, these cards still carry value due to the quality patch swatches and limited print runs. All memorabilia cards in Stature, signed or unsigned, are serial-numbered – there are no generic jersey cards here.

• Legends and Updates: Stature doesn’t have separate insert sets per se, but the autograph content does extend to some legends and even some “update” autographs from prior years’ Stature releases. According to the checklist, there are bonus autograph cards updating 2019-20 through 2022-23 Stature, likely for players who owed autographs from those sets. This means you might encounter an autograph card design from a previous year inserted as a special extra hit – a fun bonus for set completists. Also, legend autographs like Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and others could appear (some of them are extremely limited; e.g. Gretzky and Orr have on-card autos in the product that are numbered very low or are case hits). Pulling a hard-signed Hall of Famer auto from Stature is a thrill and one of the reasons legend collectors break this product.

One thing is clear: 2024-25 Stature Hockey is loaded with chase cards, despite the small box size. Every pack has the potential for a monster hit. Here are some of the key hits and short-printed cards to look out for:

• Top Rookie Autographs: As mentioned, Connor Bedard’s rookie auto is in this product (as an SSP), making it arguably the #1 chase card. A lucky collector pulling Bedard’s autograph or auto-patch will have a centerpiece card for their collection (and a very valuable one at that). Other big-name rookie autos include Matvei Michkov, Macklin Celebrini, Adam Fantilli, Logan Cooley, and more. Because these are on-card and limited (many of the colored versions are numbered /99 or less), they will be hot targets for rookie card investors.

• Patch Autographs of Stars and Legends: Stature’s patch autos, especially the low-numbered parallels, are true gems. For example, a Black Auto Premium Memorabilia 1/1 of a superstar (say, Connor McDavid or Sidney Crosby) would be a holy grail hit – only one exists. Similarly, Purple Auto Patch /3 or Gold Auto Patch /5 of a top rookie or legend are extremely coveted. Even the base Auto Patch /49 of a major name is a great pull. The Bobby Orr Gold Auto Patch /5 is one highlight noted in checklists – imagine a gorgeous on-card Orr signature with a Bruins patch piece, numbered to just 5 copies! These are the kind of high-end hits that make Stature exciting.

• Black Parallels and 1-of-1s: Every base card and autograph tier has its pinnacle in the form of black parallels, which are all very scarce. Black base parallels (/10) are the toughest non-auto pulls and feature a sleek black foil design. Even more rare are the Black Auto parallels (/3) and the Black Auto Premium Memorabilia 1/1 versions. If you see a black-bordered Stature card in your pack, you’ve got something special. One lucky collector will hit the 1/1 Black Auto Patch of a big name – essentially the best possible card of that player in the product.

Dual Rookie Class Content: Because this product doubles up the rookie crop, the range of “rookie hits” is expanded. You could hit a top rookie from 2023-24 and* one from 2024-25 in the same case, for instance. Case hits aren’t explicitly stated, but given the odds, you might expect roughly 5-6 autographs per 16-box case (since autos are 1:3 boxes on average not counting auto-mem hits). Some of those will be rookie autos and some veteran/legend. There may also be a case hit-level autograph or patch card – possibly one of the big names or low-numbered versions tends to fall per case. Many breakers have touted Stature as a “loaded product” in early breaks, meaning the hit quality is impressive for the price point.

In summary, the key things to chase are the big name autos (Bedard, McDavid, Gretzky, etc.), the rookie patch autos, and the rare parallels. Even base rookie cards of top players like Bedard (#/999) will carry strong value out of the gate, since this is one of the first high-end sets to feature them. And for player collectors, grabbing a /10 Black or any low-numbered parallel of your favorite star is a satisfying challenge that Stature offers.

Stature is designed for a somewhat more mature collector audience – those who appreciate quality craftsmanship in cards and are willing to gamble on a smaller number of cards for a shot at big hits. Here are a few groups who will love this product:

• Autograph Enthusiasts: If you love on-card autos and memorabilia, Stature is for you. The checklist is packed with hard-signed autographs from rookies, stars, and Hall of Famers. The fact that you’re guaranteed at least one auto or memorabilia hit per box means this product revolves around hits.

• Rookie Card Investors: With two rookie classes included, this product is a playground for rookie collectors. If you chase the year’s top rookies or hold rookie cards as investments, Stature provides some of the nicest ones outside of patch-heavy sets. The rookies are all limited and many have on-card autos, which are great long-term pieces to hold for potential breakout players.

• Casual Fans / Gift Buyers: Even though Stature is high-end, it’s not as prohibitively expensive as some super-premium releases. A single-pack box could make a thrilling gift or a fun treat for a casual fan who wants to experience a high-quality break without committing to a full case. The appeal of possibly pulling your favorite player’s autograph or a low-numbered parallel in just five cards can be very exciting. That said, casual collectors should be aware it’s hit-or-miss; some boxes will have modest value cards (like a non-auto patch /49 as the hit), while others could have a monster pull. So it’s a bit of a lottery in that sense.

In conclusion, 2024-25 Upper Deck Stature Hockey brings the heat with a combination of premium build, on-card autographs, and a unique dual rookie lineup. Its one-pack format means every card counts, making it a thrill to open. From the base rookies of Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini, to the sparkling Green, Blue, and Black parallels, to the ultra-rare patch autos of hockey’s greats, this product has a lot to offer both collectors and investors. If you’re a fan of high-end hockey cards, Stature deserves a spot on your radar this season. Good luck with your pulls, and may your box be the one hiding a 1-of-1 treasure! Happy collecting!