2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer Guide

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Total

4084

Insert Inserts

702

Parallels

3513

Auto Autos

1276

Relic Relics

1629

Numbered

3794

Total Cards

4084

Insert Icon Inserts

702

Parallel Icon Parallels

3513

Auto Icon Autos

1276

Relic Icon Relics

1629

Numbered Icon Numbered

3794

Release date: Wednesday 29th January 2020

2019–20 Panini Obsidian Soccer marks the brand’s dramatic debut in the football world, bringing its signature blend of chromium shine and deep volcanic-black backdrops to the pitch for the first time. Each seven-card box delivers four autographs or memorabilia cards, making Obsidian a hit-driven release centred around premium content. The 122-card base set is split between club and international stars, including 22 rookies, with every base card numbered to 149 and supported by a striking array of Electric Etch parallels, ranging from Purple (/65) and Orange (/35) to the ultra-rare Blue Finite (1/1).

Autographs anchor the product through sets such as Aurora Autos, Lightning Strike, and Obsidian Autos, each featuring limited print runs and a full spectrum of Electric Etch parallels. Memorabilia content is equally strong, with inserts like Atomic Material, Mosaic Material, Volcanic Material, Cutting Edge, and Galaxy Gear offering match-worn and player-worn pieces across low-numbered tiers. Every box also contains one non-hit insert, with designs like Pitch Black, Supernova, Tunnel Vision, and Vitreous delivering additional chase appeal. With its sleek aesthetic, layered parallel structure, and hit-heavy configuration, Panini Obsidian 2019–20 remains one of the most distinctive premium soccer releases of its era.

Boxes Available

Hobby Box

Current Avg

£400

£150 (-27%) Launch RRP £550

Updated 26 Nov 2025

Configuration

Boxes/Case: 12
Packs/Box: 1
Cards/Pack: 7

Guaranteed Hits

Auto Relics: 4

Numbered: 1

Hobby Box

Current Avg

£400

£150 (-27%) Launch RRP £550

Updated 26 Nov 2025

Configuration

Boxes/Case: 12
Packs/Box: 1
Cards/Pack: 7

Guaranteed Hits

Auto Relics: 4

Numbered: 1

Example Cards

Box Breakdown

Base

2 cards

Base

8 parallels /22 → /1

Electric Etch Contra Unnumbered Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Pink /11 Electric Etch Purple /6 Electric Etch Orange /3 Electric Etch Green /2 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1 Electric Etch Yellow /1

Rookies

/165

8 parallels /165 → /1

Insert

4 cards

Pitch Black

/135

8 parallels /135 → /1

Supernova

/135

8 parallels /135 → /1

Tunnel Vision

/135

8 parallels /135 → /1

Vitreous

/135

8 parallels /135 → /1

Auto

3 cards

Aurora

/149

6 parallels /149 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Lightning Strike

/149

6 parallels /149 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Obsidian

/149

6 parallels /149 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Relic

6 cards

Atomic Materials

/149

5 parallels /149 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Orange /5 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1 Electric Etch Yellow /1

Cutting Edge

/99

5 parallels /99 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Eruption

/199

4 parallels /199 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Galaxy Gear

/125

5 parallels /125 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Mosaic

/149

5 parallels /149 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Orange /5 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1 Electric Etch Yellow /1

Volcanic

/149

5 parallels /149 → /1

Electric Etch Purple /75 Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1 Electric Etch Yellow /1

Auto Relic

3 cards

Dual Jersey Ink

/99

5 parallels /99 → /1

Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Jersey Autographs

/99

5 parallels /99 → /1

Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

Matrix Material Autos

/99

5 parallels /99 → /1

Electric Etch Orange /50 Electric Etch Green /25 Electric Etch Red /22 Electric Etch Yellow /10 Electric Etch Blue Finite /1

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Obsidian Soccer Fact Sheet

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Players

313

Players included in the full checklist.

Teams

Teams featured across the set.

Rookies

Confirmed rookie cards to chase.

FAQs

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer FAQs

Quick answers generated from the checklist, box and collection data available on Fanter.

What boxes are available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer boxes include Hobby Box (1 pack, 7 cards per pack) with 4 guaranteed auto relics and 1 guaranteed numbered card at £400.

How much is 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

Current listed pricing for 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer is around £400, depending on box format and availability.

What are the chase cards in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer includes chase cards for players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, Robert Lewandowski, Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Raul, Kylian Mbappe and Luis Suarez. These are some of the rarer or more desirable cards collectors may look for in the set.

What autos are available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

The autographs available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer include Aurora, Dual Jersey Ink, Jersey Autographs, Lightning Strike, Matrix Material Autos and Obsidian from players like Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, Virgil van Dijk, Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon.

What relics are available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

The relics available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer include Atomic Materials, Cutting Edge, Dual Jersey Ink, Eruption, Galaxy Gear, Jersey Autographs, Matrix Material Autos, Mosaic and Volcanic from players like Kevin De Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk, Iker Casillas, Gianluigi Buffon and Sergio Aguero.

What rookies are in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer includes 22 rookie cards: Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, Daniel James, Nicolo Barella, Nicolas Pepe, Alex Meret, Benoit Badiashile, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Emiliano Buendia, Harry Wilson, Luka Jovic, Matteo Guendouzi, Moise Kean, Nico Elvedi, Philip Billing, Rhian Brewster, Sean Longstaff, Tahith Chong, Tammy Abraham, Todd Cantwell and Wesley.

What teams appear in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer features cards from 39 teams: Ajax, Argentina, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Colombia, Crystal Palace, Denmark, France, Germany, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Monaco, Napoli, Newcastle, Norwich City, Olympique Lyonnais, Portugal, PSG, Real Madrid, Sheffield United, Southampton, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Wales, Watford and Wolves.

What players are in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer includes 313 players across the checklist. Players include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, Robert Lewandowski, Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Raul, Kylian Mbappe, Luis Suarez, Luka Modric, Andrea Pirlo, Thomas Muller, Gareth Bale, Mia Hamm, Alex Morgan, Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk, Karim Benzema, Iker Casillas, Gianluigi Buffon, Sergio Aguero, Eden Hazard, Joao Felix, Ansu Fati, Vinicius Jr, Jadon Sancho, Sadio Mane, Raheem Sterling, Joshua Kimmich, Manuel Neuer, Timo Werner, Jamie Vardy, Marcus Rashford, Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Frenkie de Jong, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Roberto Firmino, Alisson and Paul Pogba. You can browse every player in the full checklist above.

Are there numbered cards in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

Yes. 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer includes 3,794 numbered checklist entries, with numbering such as /199, /165 and /149.

What inserts are available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

The inserts available in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer include Pitch Black, Supernova, Tunnel Vision and Vitreous.

How many cards are in the 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer checklist?

The 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer checklist currently includes 4,084 card entries including 702 inserts, 1,276 autographs, 1,629 relics and 3,794 numbered cards.

When was 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer released?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer was released on 29 January 2020.

Which cards are most valuable in 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

Based on Fanter valuation data, higher-value 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer cards have included players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Lionel Messi. Values vary by rarity, autograph status, condition and recent sales.

Is 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer good for breakers?

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer has breaker activity on Fanter, with 20 saved breaker lists. The most common setup is currently custom-based, but breakers should still check spot depth, box cost and chase-card distribution.

Where can I see the full checklist for 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer?

You can see the full 2019-20 Panini Obsidian Soccer checklist on Fanter at https://fanter.co.uk/panini/obsidian-soccer-2019-2020/checklist. The checklist includes filters for players, teams and card types where data is available.