Topps Merlin: formats, players and chase cards
Topps Merlin is one of the most collected football card brands, with a nostalgic design rooted in the classic Merlin sticker and card era. There are now two Merlin lines: Merlin Premier League and Merlin UEFA Club Competitions, each with a 200-card base set and an autograph in every Hobby box.
Release dates
Topps Merlin Premier League 2026 released on 28 May 2026. Merlin UEFA Club Competitions 2024-25 released on 19 December 2025. Stock varies by format, so check the products above.
Which box should I buy?
- Merlin Premier League Hobby: 18 packs of 4 cards with 1 autograph, 6 Refractors, 3 Mojo parallels and 9 inserts.
- Merlin Premier League Value: 7 packs of 4 cards with 1 numbered parallel and 2 Ta-Da inserts.
- Merlin UCC Hobby: 18 packs of 4 cards with 1 autograph and 3 numbered parallels.
- Merlin UCC Blaster: 7 packs of 4 cards with 3 Mini Diamond parallels and 1 numbered.
Players on the checklist
Merlin Premier League features Bukayo Saka, Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Florian Wirtz and Viktor Gyökeres, with rookies including Max Dowman, Estêvão and Rio Ngumoha. Merlin UCC features Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Endrick and Ethan Nwaneri, with autographs from Messi and Jude Bellingham.
Key chases
- Mask Off: Merlin Premier League super short print featuring Viktor Gyökeres
- Merlin's Magnum Opus and Magic In His Boots
- Merlin PL 1996 Edition: a nod to the classic Merlin era
- Hidden Gems (UCC): /10, /5 and 1/1
- The Grail (UCC): Lionel Messi
FAQ
How many autographs are in a Topps Merlin Hobby box?
One autograph per Hobby box, in both Merlin Premier League and Merlin UCC.
What is the difference between Merlin Premier League and Merlin UCC?
Merlin Premier League covers the 20 Premier League clubs. Merlin UCC covers clubs in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Which Merlin format is cheapest?
Value boxes and blasters are the lower-cost way to rip Merlin and build the set.
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