2019-20 Panini Obsidian Basketball is heading for hobby. After making its hoops debut in 2018-19 as an online-exclusive, Obsidian’s standalone sophomore effort gets a more traditional distribution plan. The hallmarks of the brand remain the same, though. It’s got a chrome-like foundation, albeit one that emphasizes a black backdrop versus the usual silver.
Hobby boxes come with one pack of seven cards. Contents include a pair of autographs and two total inserts and parallels.
2019-20 PANINI OBSIDIAN BASKETBALL OVERVIEW
For those not familiar with Obsidian, the overarching design feature are the dark backgrounds done on chromium stock. In sets like Prizm and Select, backgrounds get the rainbow treatment. When the lights go out, parallels require a different approach. Enter the etching. These lines not only add pop but some colorful opportunities for parallels. This theme runs throughout the checklist, from the base set to the signatures and inserts.
Rookie Jersey Autographs headline the hits. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and other key members of the season’s freshman crop appear. Electric Etch parallels come in a variety of colors and print numbers. Colors include Purple, Orange, Green, Yellow, Red and White Mojo (1/1).