Upper Deck Series 1 & 2 UK
The flagship NHL sets and the home of Young Guns
Upper Deck Series 1 and Series 2 are the flagship NHL releases of each season. Together they form the complete base checklist and carry the Young Guns rookie subset that drives most of the brand's resale value.
Upper Deck changed the hobby in 1989 by introducing hologram security and photo quality the rest of the market had to match, and its anti-counterfeit hologram is still part of how collectors authenticate the cards.
- Maker
- Upper Deck
- Licence
- NHL
- Rookie subset
- Young Guns
- Key insert
- UD Canvas
- Security feature
- Upper Deck hologram
Upper Deck Series 1 & 2 at a glance
What to chase in Upper Deck Series 1 & 2
Young Guns rookies
The subset carrying most of the set's value — it has its own page on this site.
UD Canvas
Textured parallel insert covering veterans and rookies alike.
Clear Cut and Exclusives
Scarce acetate and numbered inserts at the top of the checklist.
Upper Deck Series 1 & 2 in the vault
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Buying Upper Deck Series 1 & 2: what to look for
Complete sets are cheap; rookies are not
A full Series 1 base set often costs less than one desirable Young Guns. Decide whether you are set-building or player-collecting before you buy.
Check the hologram
The Upper Deck hologram is part of the brand's anti-counterfeit design. On older cards its presence and condition form part of the grade.
Series 2 is the smaller print
Series 2 typically sees less production than Series 1, which can make its Young Guns harder to find.
Upper Deck Series 1 & 2 FAQs
What is the difference between Upper Deck Series 1 and Series 2?
They are the two halves of each NHL season's flagship set. Series 1 releases first and covers the first part of the checklist; Series 2 follows later with the remainder, including additional Young Guns rookies. Series 2 is usually printed in smaller quantities.
Do you ship hockey cards across the UK?
Yes. Every card ships tracked from the UK through our eBay store, packed in a penny sleeve, toploader and rigid mailer.
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Leaf MetalMetal-stock parallels with an unusually high autograph rateBack to the Upper Deck brand hub, browse every set guide, or sell your Upper Deck Series 1 & 2 cards on consignment at 15%.