Introduction

The 2024-25 Panini Prizm Basketball set is back, continuing its legacy as one of the annual flagship NBA releases from Panini. Known for its insane number of parallels, guaranteed autographs, and variety of inserts, this box is shaping up to be another exciting (and expensive) chase for collectors and investors alike.

Release Details

• Release Date: February 19, 2025
• Price: Expected to be $1,000 CAD ($750 USD) per Hobby Box, making it one of the pricier flagship sets.

Box & Pack Breakdown

• 12 cards per pack
• 12 packs per box
• 12 boxes per case

A typical Prizm hobby box provides a mix of autos, parallels, and inserts, with a strong chance at high-value hits.

Key Features & Highlights

Base Set

• 300 total cards
• Features veteran stars, rookies, and legends

Parallels

There are too many to list (as expected with Prizm), but expect a massive rainbow of color variations, including:

• Silver Prizms
• Hyper Prizms
• Mojo Prizms
• Black Gold Prizms (/5)
• Black Prizms (1/1)

Inserts

The set includes a variety of inserts, each with its own set of parallels but in a much smaller checklist than the base set.

• Deep Space
• Dominance
• Emergent
• Fireworks
• Fractal
• Global Reach
• Groovy
• Instant Impact
• Kaleidoscopic
• Luck of the Lottery (Rookie-focused insert)
• Manga (Highly sought-after case hit)
• Prizmania
• Sublime
• Talismen

Autographs (No memorabilia cards in this set)

Prizm is not known for memorabilia cards, but it does feature multiple auto sets:

• Fast Break Autographs
• Penmanship
• Prizmatrix
• Rookie Signatures
• Sensational Signatures
• Standard Signatures

Checklist Highlights

The rookie class looks promising, with key names to chase:

• Stephon Castle
• Zach Edey
• Ja’Kobe Walter
• Yves Missi

Investment & Collectibility Insights

This is not a casual collector’s product—it’s designed for hardcore hobbyists and investors. At a $1,000 CAD price tag, breaking even is tough, but there’s potential for big paydays if you hit the right rookies or short-printed parallels.

For casual collectors, singles might be a better option unless you’re comfortable with the high-risk, high-reward nature of ripping Prizm hobby boxes.

Final Thoughts

The 2024-25 Panini Prizm NBA set is once again shaping up to be one of the most anticipated basketball products of the year. With guaranteed autos, a deep insert lineup, and a strong rookie class, it’s a must-watch release.

But with sky-high prices, it’s not for everyone.

Are you planning to rip a box, or will you stick to singles? Let me know in the comments!