Base Card

An ordinary trading card, one that makes up a common card set (called a base set). A base card typically bears an identifying number on the back.

Box

A sealed container of card packs. The number of packs in the box may vary. A single box can contain as few as one pack, and as many as 30 or more. Compare with blaster boxes, which contain a smaller number of packs (four to 15).

Box Hit

Refers to a highly valuable and sought-after card found within a single sealed box of packs. It's the standout card that collectors hope to find when opening a box.

Boxloader

A special bonus card or item included in a sealed box of packs to enhance its value and excitement.

Case

A container of boxes shipped by the manufacturer. The number of boxes in a case may vary depending on the manufacturer or the case in question.

Case Hit

Refers to an extremely rare and valuable card that can be found only once in an entire sealed case of card boxes. It's the most sought-after card collectors hope to find when purchasing a full case.

Chase Card

A card that’s highly sought-after and rare card that collectors actively pursue due to its desirability and limited availability.

Hit

A valuable and sought-after card, often featuring special characteristics like autographs, relics, or rare designs.

Hobby Box

A box of cards, sold exclusively through hobby stores and approved online merchants, contains a larger number of chase cards. Compare with retail boxes.

Insert Card

A type of non-base and non-parallel card that features its own theme, design, numbering, and name.

Pack

A group of cards sealed in a package for sale by the manufacturer. The number of cards per pack may vary by manufacturer, as well as from pack to pack.

Pack Hit

Refers to an exciting and valuable card found within an individual pack, standing out from the rest.

Parallel

A card that’s like a base card but features some modification or other distinguishing characteristic. For example, it may have a different-colored border, be made from a different material, or be the product of a different kind of technology.

Relic Card

A card that includes a piece of memorabilia embedded in the card, such as a swatch of a jersey to a piece of a game-used ball.

Retail Box

A typically lower-priced box of cards distributed through large retailers, such as Walmart and Target. Retail boxes tend to have fewer hits than hobby boxes.

Rookie Card (RC)

The card of a player in their debut professional season. The designation “RC” may appear on the card to indicate its status as a rookie card.

Subset

A smaller group of cards within a larger collection, focusing on a specific theme or feature.