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UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH HASBRO
UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH HASBRO
Carlsbad, CA (August 26, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles, is expanding its industry-leading entertainment license portfolio as it announces a new deal with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company. As one of the most popular entertainment brands in the world, Hasbro...
Neopets Battledome Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List 8/25/26
Neopets Battledome Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List 8/25/26
Banned Darigan’s Paint Brush Ever since the release of Champions of Meridell, Darigan Neopets have been the dominant choice in tournament play. Being the only Rainbow Pool Neopets capable of maintaining card advantage made Darigan Neopets uniquely powerful and meta warping. This has only grown over time, with every archetype...
Rush of Ikorr Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List 8/14/2026
Rush of Ikorr Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List 8/14/2026
The following cards are banned in Rush of Ikorr constructed play. This means that none of these cards may be registered in decklists for sanctioned events. Banned Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R Toad Wahy ROI-088 C Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284...
UPPER DECK EXTENDS EXCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH MICHAEL JORDAN, NAMES HIM AS COMPANY’S FIRST LEGACY PARTNER
UPPER DECK EXTENDS EXCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH MICHAEL JORDAN, NAMES HIM AS COMPANY’S FIRST LEGACY PARTNER
CARLSBAD, CA (July 8, 2026) – In 1992, Upper Deck launched an anonymous marketing campaign with a Chicago billboard that read “Trade Jordan,” rocking the sports world as basketball fans speculated about the absurd idea of a possible swap involving #23. The billboard was later replaced with imagery of Michael Jordan Upper Deck trading cards, boldly promoting the then-two-time NBA champion’s new licensing agreement with Upper Deck, making him the company’s first exclusive basketball...
Rush of Ikorr Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List
Rush of Ikorr Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List
The following cards are banned in Rush of Ikorr constructed play. This means that none of these cards may be registered in decklists for sanctioned events. Banned Amaterasu’s Dawn Amaterasu’s Dawn It is without question that a lot of the strongest effects in the game are SUMMON abilities. This is...
Narrative Drop 3: An Invitation from Xibalba
Narrative Drop 3: An Invitation from Xibalba
It was unusually quiet in the Cloud Forest. This silence did not favor Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who embarked that morning, as they did most mornings, to hunt for birds to feed their family. Without the usual chatter of monkeys to cloak their footsteps, the twin brothers felt their every step...
UPPER DECK CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PATRIOTIC TRADING CARD SET
UPPER DECK CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PATRIOTIC TRADING CARD SET
Carlsbad, CA (June 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an exclusive trading card set inspired by the trailblazers, iconic landmarks, and timeless symbols that embody national pride. Through the Upper Deck e-Pack platform, collectors and enthusiasts can chase presidential 1-of-1...