Topps Merlin UCC 2021-2022 Football Cards

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Total

4245

Insert Inserts

320

Parallel Parallels

3913

Auto Autos

600

Relic Relics

100

Numbered Numbered

3613

Release Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022
2021–22 Topps Merlin UEFA Champions League continues the return of the Merlin brand, combining the classic fantasy-inspired aesthetic with Topps’ vibrant chromium finish. A standout among UEFA releases, Merlin offers a mix of colourful refractor parallels, bold insert designs, and autograph hits, delivering both nostalgia and modern appeal for collectors. Each Hobby box includes one autograph, along with a range of chase inserts and refractors.

The 150-card base set covers the best of the UEFA Champions League, featuring veteran stars, rookies, and emerging talents. The parallel rainbow includes more than 20 refractor variations, from Refractors (1:3 packs) and Speckle (/150) to Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractors (1/1). Hobby-exclusive parallels include Speckle (/150), Green (/99), and Gold Atomic (/50), adding further chase value.

Autographs centre around Base Autographs, which mirror the main card design and come in a full array of parallels such as Blue (/75), Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractor (1/1). Hobby boxes may also contain Merlin’s Match Ball Signatures, a rare autograph memorabilia insert limited to Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractor (1/1) parallels.

Merlin’s inserts are known for their creativity, and the 2021–22 release is no exception. Sets include U23 Stars (1:6 packs), Prophecy Fulfilled (1:9), Ageless Alchemy (1:18), and the Renaissance case hit (1:216), featuring stained-glass-inspired artwork. Each insert line includes Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/10), and Superfractor (1/1) parallels, with autograph versions available for select cards.

With its chromium base, artistic inserts, and rich autograph checklist, Topps Merlin 2021–22 blends fantasy-inspired design with UEFA star power, offering one of the most visually dynamic Chrome releases in football collecting.

Boxes Available

Hobby Box

Hobby Box
Current Avg
£210
+£20 (+11%) Launch RRP £190
Updated 11 Nov 2025
Configuration
Boxes/Case
12
Packs/Box
18
Cards/Pack
4
Guaranteed Hits
AutoAutos: 1
Additional Notes

Ageless Alchemy – 1, Prophecy Fulfilled – 2, U23 Stars – 3, Refractors – 6

Example Cards

Box Breakdown

Base

2 cards

Base

21 parallels /275 → /1
Aqua Prism Refractor Unnumbered + Blaster only Refractor Unnumbered Pink Mojo Refractor /275 Atomic Refractor /250 Yellow Wave Refractor /225 Aqua Refractor /199 Aqua Speckle Refractor /199 Speckle Refractor /150 + Hobby only Green Mojo Refractor /99 + Hobby only Green Refractor /99 + Hobby only Blue Refractor /75 Blue Shimmer Refractor /75 Gold Atomic Refractor /50 + Hobby only Gold Refractor /50 Orange Mojo Refractor /25 Orange Refractor /25 Purple Refractor /15 Purple Wave Refractor /15 Red Refractor /10 + Hobby only Red Wave Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Rookie Variation

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 + Hobby only Superfractor /1

Insert

4 cards

Ageless Alchemy

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Prophecy Fulfilled

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Renaissance

★ Case hit
2 parallels /10 → /1
Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

U23 Stars

4 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Auto

4 cards

Ageless Alchemy Autograph

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

Base Autograph

7 parallels /150 → /1
Speckle Refractors /150 Mojo Refractors /99 + Hobby only Blue Refractors /75 Gold Refractors /50 Orange Refractors /25 + Hobby only Red Refractors /10 Superfractors /1

Prophecy Fulfilled Autograph

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

U23 Stars Autograph

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

Auto Relic

1 cards

Merlin’s Match Ball Signatures

3 parallels /25 → /1
Orange Refractor /25 Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

Case Hits

1 cards

Renaissance

★ Case hit
Insert
2 parallels /10 → /1
Red Refractor /10 Superfractor /1

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Breakers Corner

Merlin UCC 2021-2022 Fact Sheet

Quick stats and live hobby activity to help you decide how to break this product and understand current demand.

Players

199

Players included in the full checklist.

Teams

36

Clubs featured across the set.

Rookies

53

Confirmed rookie cards to chase.