Top chase cards in new Topps Update Series release
With Topps Update Series set to release in late October, the product remains loaded with plenty of returning and new short print cards that collectors can hope to pull from their value, retail, hobby or jumbo hobby boxes.
Real One Golden Mirror Autographs
FIRST LOOK: Golden Mirror autograph cards have arrived 🪞✍️
— Topps (@Topps) September 29, 2025
These super short prints (all signed in gold ink) make their debut in 2025 Topps Update Series. pic.twitter.com/WeZYC8yjci
While Golden Mirror image variations are not a new concept to baseball card collectors, the newest version of the short prints will feature some ink as well. As previously stated by Topps, outside of the original Golden Mirror image variations, 2025 Topps Update Series' Golden Mirror cards will feature autographs on the cards as well in gold ink. Topps describes the cards as "super short prints" but do not disclose the print run for each player.
According to the checklist on Topps' website, stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes and Mike Trout as well as rookies James Wood, Nick Kurtz and Roki Sasaki have autographs as part of this edition of cards.
Topps Flagship Patch Autographs
One of the nicest looking patch autographs in the product returns after being featured in the earlier Topps flagship releases this season. The patch in the cards are game-worn memorabilia and the autographs are on-card. Collectors can chase patch autographs of both current and former players such as Jackson Chourio, Julio Rodriguez, Prince Fielder and Barry Zito.
All Star Stitches Autograph Relics
One unique perk of both Topps Update Series and Topps Chrome Update Series later in the winter is that they feature players who were named All Stars during the most recent season, with photos from the midsummer classic. It also allows for collectors to own a piece of the game.
As part of the group of possible relic cards that can be pulled, "All Star Stitches" contains a piece of a workout jersey worn by the pictured player during the All-Star game festivities along with an autograph from the player. According to the checklist, Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuna Jr., Elly De La Cruz are among those who have these cards.
"Own the Name" Relics
If a collector wants to spell it out, they can! "Own the Name" relics offer collectors the ability to collect game-used letter patches right off of the backs of some of the top players in the game. Each one of the letters are a 1/1 and feature players such as Bryce Harper, Corbin Carroll and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Dan Gardella is a Red Sox fan and collector growing up in Yankee territory in Connecticut. While only reviving his love for the hobby a few years ago, he provides knowledge into baseball cards from prospects to the big leagues.
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