2019 Panini Obsidian Football

Released in late 2019, Obsidian was Panini's ultra-premium football product aimed squarely at high-end collectors. The set features a design heavy on foil and metallics, with oversized cards that stand out from typical hobby releases. Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones, and other 2019 rookies anchor the product, though you'll also find plenty of star veterans like Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey. The base cards look sharp, but the real appeal lies in the parallel universe. Obsidian is known for its tiered rarity structure, so you're chasing different versions of the same player depending on your budget and luck. What makes Obsidian worth hunting for comes down to its autograph and memorabilia content. Most packs contain at least one signed card or game-worn piece. Look for the Obsidian Autographs parallels, which come in various color tiers, each rarer and more valuable than the last. Jersey cards are common, but patches and dual-signed combos move the needle on value. The box configuration typically gives you a handful of hits per box, so there's real chase content at most price points. If you're targeting specific players like Mahomes or Murray, be prepared to pay for graded versions of their key cards. Retail versions exist but offer significantly fewer hits than hobby boxes. Obsidian is a product for collectors who enjoy the ripping experience and don't mind spending big money per box. It's not the place to go if you're budget-conscious or looking for raw card value. The design holds up better in hand than in photos, which matters for a product at this price tier. If you're after specific rookie autographs or star player cards, buying singles from sold boxes might be smarter than cracking packs yourself. The secondary market is active enough that you won't struggle to find what you want, though premium parallels and error cards command serious money.