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2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League Guide

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Total

7993

Insert Inserts

1737

Parallel Parallels

7267

Auto Autos

1256

Relic Relics

165

Numbered Numbered

3938

Pre-order date: Monday 11th May 2026 Release date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Merlin Premier League 2026 reunites an iconic brand with England’s top flight, blending 90s-inspired nostalgia with bold Chrome finishes and wizardry-themed artwork. A dynamic base set showcases a mix of Premier League rookies and established veterans, supported by a range of colorful parallels that includes the retro-styled VHS Refractor and the Battle of Britpop Refractor, limited to 95 copies. Collectors can also look for short-printed variations such as the Merlin Premier League 1996 throwback design, offering a modern tribute to the brand’s early years.

The checklist expands through a rich insert program that builds Merlin’s storytelling universe, from daylight-themed Mystic Afternoons to character-driven concepts like Merlin Speaks, Fantasy Football, and Merlin’s Young Magicians for standout emerging talent. Hobby favorites Renaissance and The Shiny appear in the Premier League format for the first time, joined by short-printed chases Magic In His Boots and Merlin’s Magnum Opus, as well as a special double-sided Chrome card highlighting Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres. Collectors can also pursue original art cards in Merlin’s Mythical Art, noted as one per hobby case, alongside an array of autograph content that includes select gold pen on-card signatures for a premium finish.

Boxes Available

Value Box

Value Box
Current Avg
£30
Launch RRP £30
Updated 1 Jun 2026
Configuration
Packs/Box
7
Cards/Pack
4
Guaranteed Hits
NumberedNumbered: 1

Hobby Box

Hobby Box
Current Avg
£210
Launch RRP £210
Updated 1 Jun 2026
Configuration
Packs/Box
20
Cards/Pack
4
Guaranteed Hits
AutoAutos: 1 NumberedNumbered: 5

Example Cards

Box Breakdown

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Base

1 cards

Base

24 parallels /150 → /1
Aqua Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Aqua Refractor Unnumbered Battle Of Britpop Refractor Unnumbered Value Box only Black Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Blue Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Gold Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Green Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Orange Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Pink Refractor Unnumbered Purple Mojo Unnumbered Raywave Unnumbered Value Box only Red Mojo Unnumbered Hobby Box only Refractor Unnumbered VHS Refractor Unnumbered Value Box only Vintage Merlin Unnumbered Hobby Box only Blue Refractor /150 Green Refractor /99 Purple Refractor /75 Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Insert

13 cards

Fantasy Football

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Magic In His Boots

2 parallels /5 → /1
Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Mask Off

4 parallels /10 → /1
Red & White Refractor Unnumbered Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Merlin Premier League 1996 Edition

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Merlin Speaks

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Merlin's Magnum Opus

1 parallel /1
Superfractor /1

Merlin's Mythical Art

Hobby Box only
4 parallels /1
Kaleidoscope Unnumbered Hobby Box only Raywave Unnumbered Hobby Box only Shimmer Unnumbered Hobby Box only Superfractor /1 Hobby Box only

Merlin's Young Magicians

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Mystic Afternoons

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Rainbow Flick

Value Box only
3 parallels /10 → /1
Black Refractor /10 Value Box only Red Refractor /5 Value Box only Superfractor /1 Value Box only

Renaissance

★ Case hit
2 parallels /5 → /1
Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Ta-Da

Value Box only
7 parallels /99 → /1
Green Refractor /99 Value Box only Purple Refractor /75 Value Box only Gold Refractor /50 Value Box only Orange Refractor /25 Value Box only Black Refractor /10 Value Box only Red Refractor /5 Value Box only Superfractor /1 Value Box only

The Shiny

★ Case hit
1 parallel
Gold Speckle Unnumbered

Auto

5 cards

Autograph Variations

8 parallels /150 → /1
Blue Refractor /150 Green Refractor /99 Purple Refractor /75 Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Enchanted Pen

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Merlin's Magical Ink

4 parallels /1
Black Kaleidoscope Unnumbered Kaleidoscope Unnumbered Red Kaleidoscope Unnumbered Superfractor /1

Mystic Afternoons Autographs

5 parallels /50 → /1
Gold Refractor /50 Orange Refractor /25 Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Spellbinding Trios

Dual
3 parallels /10 → /1
Black Refractor /10 Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

Auto Relic

1 cards

Merlin's Match Ball Signatures

Hobby Box only
4 parallels /25 → /1
Orange Refractor /25 Hobby Box only Black Refractor /10 Hobby Box only Red Refractor /5 Hobby Box only Superfractor /1 Hobby Box only

Case Hits

2 cards

Renaissance

★ Case hit
Insert
2 parallels /5 → /1
Red Refractor /5 Superfractor /1

The Shiny

★ Case hit
Insert
1 parallel
Gold Speckle Unnumbered

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Breakers Corner

Merlin Premier League Fact Sheet

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

Players

343

Players included in the full checklist.

Teams

20

Teams featured across the set.

Rookies

44

Confirmed rookie cards to chase.

FAQs

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League FAQs

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

What boxes are available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League boxes include Hobby Box (20 packs, 4 cards per pack) with 1 guaranteed auto and 5 guaranteed numbered cards at £210 and Value Box (7 packs, 4 cards per pack) with 1 guaranteed numbered card at £30.

How much is 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

Current listed pricing for 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League ranges from around £30 to £210, depending on box format and availability.

What are the chase cards in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League includes chase cards for players such as Max Dowman, Erling Haaland, Estevao, Rio Ngumoha, David Beckham, Mohamed Salah, Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. These are some of the rarer or more desirable cards collectors may look for in the set.

What case hits can you get in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League has case-hit information for Renaissance and The Shiny. Check the box breakdown section for the full case-hit view where available.

What autos are available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

The autographs available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League include Autograph Variations, Enchanted Pen, Merlin's Magical Ink, Merlin's Match Ball Signatures, Mystic Afternoons Autographs and Spellbinding Trios from players like Steven Gerrard, Gianfranco Zola, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Florian Wirtz and Bruno Fernandes.

What relics are available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

The relics available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League include Merlin's Match Ball Signatures from players like Bruno Fernandes, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Shea Lacey and Chris Rigg.

What rookies are in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League includes 44 rookie cards: Max Dowman, Estevao, Rio Ngumoha, Shea Lacey, Chris Rigg, Tom Watson, Divine Mukasa, Amir Ibragimov, Yasin Ayari, Zach Abbott, Andre Harriman-Annous, Bendito Mantato, Bradley Burrowes, Daniel Ballard, Dilane Bakwa, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Eliezer Mayenda, Fer Lopez, Freddie Potts, Harry Howell, Igor Jesus, Jack Fletcher, Jair, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, Jaydee Canvot, Joel Drakes-Thomas, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Josh King, Josh Laurent, Josh Nichols, Julio Soler, Justin Devenny, Luke O’Nien, Mateus Mane, Maxim De Cuyper, Mohamadou Kante, Noah Sadiki, Pablo Felipe, Robin Roefs, Stefanos Tzimas, Tolu Arokodare, Trai Hume, Veljko Milosavljevic and Wilson Isidor.

What teams appear in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League features cards from 20 teams: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Ham and Wolves.

What players are in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League includes 343 players across the checklist. Players include Max Dowman, Erling Haaland, Estevao, Rio Ngumoha, David Beckham, Mohamed Salah, Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Benjamin Sesko, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Alan Shearer, Virgil van Dijk, Jack Grealish, Ollie Watkins, Alejandro Garnacho, Steven Gerrard, Gianfranco Zola, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Florian Wirtz, Bruno Fernandes, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Harry Kane, Shea Lacey, Leny Yoro, Chris Rigg, Tom Watson, Xavi Simons, Jeremy Doku, Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Gabriel Martinelli, Kaoru Mitoma, Luis Suarez, Sergio Aguero, Luka Modric, Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp, Paul Scholes and Ian Wright. You can browse every player in the full checklist above.

Are there numbered cards in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

Yes. 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League includes 3,938 numbered checklist entries, with numbering such as /150 and /99.

What inserts are available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

The inserts available in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League include Fantasy Football, Magic In His Boots, Mask Off, Merlin Premier League 1996 Edition, Merlin Speaks, Merlin's Magnum Opus, Merlin's Mythical Art, Merlin's Young Magicians, Mystic Afternoons, Rainbow Flick, Renaissance, Ta-Da and The Shiny.

How many cards are in the 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League checklist?

The 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League checklist currently includes 7,993 card entries including 1,737 inserts, 1,256 autographs, 165 relics and 3,938 numbered cards.

When was 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League released?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League was released on 11 June 2026.

Which cards are most valuable in 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

Based on Fanter valuation data, higher-value 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League cards have included players such as Mohamed Salah, Max Dowman and Chris Rigg. Values vary by rarity, autograph status, condition and recent sales.

Is 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League good for breakers?

2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League has breaker activity on Fanter, with 598 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 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League?

You can see the full 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League checklist on Fanter at https://fanter.co.uk/topps/merlin-premier-league-2025-2026/checklist. The checklist includes filters for players, teams and card types where data is available.