SlashShout- UPPER DECK RELEASES NEW OVERWATCH TRADING CARDS

Trading cards are stepping into the esports world with Upper Deck’s announcement of an official Overwatch League line. The collectibles company, known for producing sports products since 1988, released its 2020 Upper Deck Series 1 line based on Blizzard’s popular esports property on its website, which can be found here.

According to a press release, the new series “includes a 200-card base set, featuring 160 players from across all 20 teams and subsets highlighting key moments and special events from the 2019 season.” It continues with the additional perks offered, “Collectors can find new Star Rookie cards and never-before-seen hits and chase cards such as Championship Fragments, featuring six different player jersey swatches, and Combo cards, showcasing a player autograph and match-worn jersey patch.”

“Upper Deck’s Series 1 brand offers something for every level of collector, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “As we continue to grow the esports collectibles market, it is important that we provide the best collecting experience possible for Overwatch League fans by offering highly sought-after products like Upper Deck Series 1.”

Will you be embracing your childhood instinct to collect all your favorite OWL player cards?

Theresa Gaffney

Theresa is a seasoned esports professional with nearly ten years under her belt developing content and running esports teams and leagues. She is currently the head coach for Messiah College's esports program and a freelance industry consultant.