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<\/a><\/p>\nOf course, this is the just the kick off for the 2026 collecting season. The Easter Tin list is included with Series One and introduces additional parallels that feature Spring related designs. Last year the 2025 Topps Series One Celebration set released shortly after Series One and included different inserts and additional base cards. Celebration replaced the old Opening Day series Topps used to run in conjunction with Opening Day. Hopefully we\u2019ll see it\u2019s return this year.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Series One unfortunately does not have a lot of Guardians players represented. Of all of the current teams included there are only four teams with less cards (base and inserts) than the Guardians; the Blue Jays (61), Twins (60), Diamondbacks (60), and Marlins (54). The Guardians will have 66 card designs (not including parallels, which all base cards have) this year. The Yankees (157), Dodgers (147), and Braves (141) have the most designs.<\/p>\n
For the base cards and parallels, Guards fans can look for CJ Kayfus, Daniel Schneemann, Parker Messick, Ben Lively, Bo Naylor, Angel Mart\u00ednez, Gavin Williams, Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez, and Kyle Manzardo. Kayfus and Messick will be rookie cards.<\/p>\n
The majority of variants (similar to parallels, but not available for all base cards), are available for Kayfus, Messick, and Jos\u00e9. Some are only available for one of two of those three players or simply do not have Guardian representation.<\/p>\n
Outside of the same three players, George Valera, Steven Kwan, and Kenny Lofton also have autograph cards available. On the relic side of things, Jos\u00e9 has the most available at three. Kayfus and Kwan each have a single relic design available. If there is a Cleveland insert card available in a specific design, it will likely be Jos\u00e9. Kayfus has two inserts and Messick has one.<\/p>\n
One cool feature for the 75th anniversary are Topps Gift inserts. Collectors can find a series of prizes in packs of cards including tickets to the All-Star Game, Team Gifts from select teams, and even a $7500 gift card to Topps.<\/p>\n
Throughout the season, fans should also keep an eye on the Topps Now program. Topps runs a pre-order only, limited print of major moments throughout the season. This includes player debuts, first hits, major walk off wins, etc. Last year they also ran a team Spring Training set that included a program where if a player on your team does a specific thing in game, you will automatically get a Topps Now card. Last year that was Jos\u00e9\u2019s multi-HR game against the Angels in April.<\/p>\n