Topps Black Hole Autographs: 10 Supernovas Win a 1/1 in 2026

Topps Black Hole Autographs are a new 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball chase: the first collector to register ten Supernova inserts of one player wins that player's 1/1 autograph. Topps revealed the program in a social post on Nov. 3, according to Sports Illustrated Collectibles, and Heavy says entries open on or about Nov. 6.

Key points

• 25 players are in the program, each with one on-card Black Hole Autograph as the prize.
• Collectors enter unique codes hidden under a black peel on each Supernova insert.
• Each player has a separate leaderboard, and the first verified collector to reach ten wins.
• Heavy reports the official rules list 1,250 eligible cards across all 25 players, an average of 50 each.
• Winners must physically hold all ten cards and verify ownership.

How do Topps Black Hole Autographs work?

Each Supernova insert carries a single-use code. Per Heavy, collectors scan the QR code or visit the promotion page, make a free account, verify their email and enter the code. The codes count toward that player's leaderboard on Topps Ripped.

Ten distinct Supernovas of the same player, plus verification, earns that player's Black Hole Autograph. Heavy reports winners get seven days to answer the notification email, and the prize is delivered to a Fanatics Collect Vault account.

Which players are in the Black Hole Autograph program?

SI lists these 25 names: Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Freddie Freeman, Bobby Witt Jr., Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., Francisco Lindor, Paul Skenes, Bryce Harper, Elly De La Cruz, Julio Rodríguez, Gunnar Henderson, Junior Caminero, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Nick Kurtz, Trey Yesavage, Chase Burns, Nolan McLean, Jacob Misiorowski, Samuel Basallo, Roman Anthony, Jac Caglianone and Munetaka Murakami.

How many Supernova cards exist per player?

This is the number to read carefully. SI says it was reported that each player has only 50 copies, and the cards are not numbered. Heavy points out that the 1,250 total in the rules does not by itself prove an individual print run for any one player. Neither report gives pack odds for the inserts.

When does the Black Hole Autograph contest end?

Heavy reports the entry period runs through July 31, 2036, or until all 25 prizes are claimed. SI's story prints a July 31, 2026 deadline, a date already past, while also saying the program runs for nearly 10 years, so 2036 appears to be the intended year. Confirm the date in the official rules on Topps Ripped before you enter.

Can you buy Supernova cards on the secondary market?

Yes, Topps allows it, per Heavy. The catch is the code: once one has been used, it cannot advance a second entry, and the rules place that risk on the buyer. If you are buying singles for this chase, ask whether the peel is intact.

What is in a 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball hobby box?

Cardlines' preview lists 20 packs of 4 cards per hobby box, 8 boxes per case, and no autograph guarantee. It also lists a 200-card base set and a Nov. 4 scheduled release, subject to change. See our 2026 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball checklist guide and the sports card release calendar for more.

FAQ

What is a Black Hole Autograph?

It is a 1/1 on-card autograph of one of 25 MLB players, awarded to the first verified collector who registers ten Supernova inserts of that player.

Do the ten Supernovas have to be different copies?

Yes. Heavy reports the requirement is ten distinct Supernovas of the same player, each with its own unused code.

Do I need to keep the physical cards?

Yes. Heavy reports a winner must possess all ten cards and verify ownership, and SI says details on the physical check will come by email.

Sources: Sports Illustrated Collectibles; Heavy; Cardlines.