2022 Topps Opening Day

2022 Topps Opening Day hit shelves as a light, affordable entry point right before the season kicked off. This set leans into nostalgia with a retro design that mimics classic late-80s and early-90s Topps aesthetics, complete with rounded corners and vintage color schemes. The rookie class includes prospects who would soon make noise in the majors, though this was never the product for chasing the year's biggest names. Collector favorites like Juan Soto and Mike Trout anchor the base set, but Opening Day has always been about the throwback vibes and accessible price point rather than chasing stars. What to chase here are the parallel variations, especially the Rainbow Foils and Atomic Refractors that give base cards a modern shimmer against the retro design. There's also a solid autograph selection buried in packs, though pull rates are modest and hits aren't guaranteed. The set comes in both retail and hobby configurations, with retail blaster boxes offering a more budget-friendly entry if you're just looking to crack packs for fun. Vintage Stock parallels are tougher to find and worth hunting if you like the throwback aesthetic, and they tend to hold value better than standard versions. Buy this if you enjoy set-building on a budget or want a lighter product to rip at a card show without breaking the bank. Opening Day works best for ripping rather than buying singles, since the base cards and lower-tier parallels are cheap and plentiful. It's not a serious investment vehicle, but it's one of the few products where the experience of opening packs still feels worthwhile. Compared to higher-end releases, this is a palate cleanser between heavier hits, and that's exactly what it's designed to be.