The 2026 Topps Series One release has two awesome inserts that I’m really looking forward to chasing this year.
The company has confirmed on Instagram that both All Aces and All Kings will return as premium chase cards in the flagship set, continuing the popular playing card-inspired design.
If you’ve been following recent releases, you know these cards command quite a bit of attention, as well as serious prices on the secondary market.
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Playing Card Royalty: What Makes All Aces & All Kings Special
Both All Aces and All Kings are styled like premium playing cards you’d find in a high-stakes poker game. All Aces debuted in 2023 and instantly became a popular insert. They showcased elite pitchers inside the aesthetic of a card from a deck, complete with suit symbols and clean, regal design elements.
The 2025 edition featured black backgrounds with almost neon-white suits, which was a major upgrade from the original 2023 white backgrounds. All Kings made its debut in 2025 Series 2 as the natural complement by celebrating the game’s top sluggers.
Both inserts typically feature a mix of current stars with legends, giving them broad appeal across all different kinds of collectors.
2026 Topps Series One All Aces: Elite Arms Get Their Due
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The All Aces subset recognizes 10 of the game’s best pitchers from the past, present, and future. These cards feel a bit like the 1993 Upper Deck Select Aces, which featured 24 of the best pitchers and were tough pulls at 1 every 28 jumbo packs.
The secondary market tells the whole story. A 2023 Shohei Ohtani All Aces PSA 10 sells for over $300-$400, while the 2025 version commands even higher prices. Jackson Jobe’s 1/1 from 2025 Series 1 went for $5,300.
The playing card design makes grading tough. That dark background means surface issues appear fast, which obviously drives values higher for pristine copies. The 2026 All Aces subset lineup includes Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Zack Wheeler, Tarik Skubal, Chase Burns, Nolan Ryan, Bubba Chandler, Jacob Misiorowski, Walter Johnson, and Nolan McLean.
All Kings: Baseball’s Best Bats Take the Throne
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All Kings shifts the spotlight to position players, celebrating the most dangerous hitters across generations. The 2025 debut checklist was stacked: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Witt Jr., Juan Soto, and Bryce Harper representing today’s game, while Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and Ken Griffey Jr. brought the historical firepower.
Early market performance has been outstanding. Aaron Judge’s All Kings cards have sold ungraded for about $1,000, while a PSA 10 version sold for nearly $6,000. Ungraded Ohtani All Kings cards go for an average of $2,000, while PSA 10 examples can push the $9,000 mark. It’s also worth noting that the 1/1 Elly De La Cruz card sold ungraded for $5,600.
The 2026 Topps All Kings lineup includes the following sluggers: Judge, Witt Jr., Ohtani, Acuña Jr., Harper, De La Cruz, Hank Aaron, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cal Ripken Jr., Jac Caglianone, Rickey Henderson, Babe Ruth, Roman Anthony, and Mike Trout.
What to Expect from 2026 Topps Series One
This year’s release carries extra weight as Topps celebrates 75 years as a baseball card manufacturer. To mark the anniversary, they’ve introduced a diamond-encrusted logo and created a multi-generational hobby box cover featuring Hank Aaron, Ken Griffey Jr., Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani.
The 350-card base set features MLB stars, rookies, Future Stars, League Leaders, and team cards. Hobby boxes (20 packs of 12 cards) guarantee one autograph or memorabilia card and retail for $99.99. Jumbo boxes ($199.99) deliver both one auto and one relic. Additional formats include Mega Boxes ($49.99), Value Blasters ($24.99), and Tins 3-Packs ($44.99).
Beyond All Aces and All Kings, the insert lineup brings back Heavy Lumber, Home Field Advantage, and All-Topps Team. New additions include Topps Profiles, Big Ticket Players, and Cover Athletes cards. The 1991 Topps design gets the 35th anniversary treatment with both base inserts and autograph versions.
The full release drops February 11. Given how well All Aces and All Kings have performed in recent releases, these inserts alone make Series One worth your attention.
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