2023-24 Panini Obsidian

One of the flashier NBA releases each year, dark Optichrome stylings are back on the menu in 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball.VO

Hobby boxes average two autographs and one relic. There are also 1st Off the Line boxes with exclusive cards.VO

Obsidian NBA has carved out a stable of brand-specific elements and 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball is no different.VO

Staples include Electric Etch parallels, die-cut inserts like Vitreous and Volcanix, and many different autographs. Memorabilia cards are also added to the lineup this year.VO

Teased signers include Anthony Edwards, Ausar Thompson and Stephen Curry.VO

The 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball checklist begins with a base set and various Electric Etch editions.VO

Hobby-exclusive parallels include Electric Etch Orange Flood (/99), Electric Etch Purple Flood (/49), Electric Etch Gold Flood (/10), Electric Etch Deep Sea Mojo (/5) and Electric Etch Vibrant Mojo (1/1).VO

According to Panini, the flood parallels are more prominent in Hobby boxes this year.VO

Inserts are another core component of 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball.VO

Joining Equinox, Orbital and Supernova, the dual-image Hotspot is new, adding Hobby-only Electric Etch Orange Flood (/75), Electric Etch Purple Flood (/49), Electric Etch Gold Flood (/10), Electric Etch Deep Sea Mojo (/5) and Electric Etch Vibrant Mojo (1/1) parallels.VO

Issued in a distinct, die-cut shape, Vitreous short prints (SP) are only in Hobby boxes.VO

The fiery Volcanix is another SP exclusive to Hobby.VO

On top of that, Black Color Blast returns as a super short print (SSP) chase.VO

The rest of the 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball checklist is dedicated to hits. First-year stars appear in Rookie Eruption Autographs, Rookie Jersey Autographs and Rookie Jersey Ink.VO

Those seeking current and former NBA stars can check out Galaxy Ink, Magmatic Signatures, Matrix Material Autos and Volcanic Signatures.VO

Twilight Signatures supplies a new autograph insert for Obsidian NBA fans.VO

Unsigned relics give 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball another box-hit element. This includes Cutting Edge Memorabilia, Eclipse Materials, Equinox Gear and Unbreakable Memorabilia.VO