Carlsbad, CA (October 1, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is proud to announce the addition of Ivar Stenberg to its roster of exclusive athletes. The second overall selection of the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Upper Deck will be the exclusive producer of Stenberg’s trading cards and memorabilia, featuring his name, image, likeness, and autograph as he begins his career in the NHL.
“Ivar has already established himself as one of the most exciting young players in hockey. His accomplishments span from Sweden’s top professional league to being one of the leading scorers for his country at the 2026 World Junior Championship,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “He’s poised to have a promising and long career in the NHL, and we can’t wait to help fans connect with him through premium memorabilia and trading cards as he steps on the ice in the NHL.”
Stenberg has rapidly established himself as one of hockey’s most dynamic young players. Developing through one of Sweden’s top programs, he recorded 33 points in 43 games during the 2025-26 season, the third-highest mark by a draft-eligible player in Swedish Hockey League history. Internationally, Stenberg was a key player for Team Sweden at the 2026 World Junior Championship, helping lead the team to a gold medal and tying for the team lead in scoring, showcasing his ability to elevate his game against top global competition. With his combination of speed, vision, and playmaking capability, Stenberg continues to emerge as one of the most promising players to watch as he takes the next step in his hockey career in the NHL.
Ivar Stenberg’s first Upper Deck Authenticated collection is available now celebrating his selection second overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. It features a signed draft day print, a signed 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft puck, and a signed San Jose Sharks puck. Stenberg’s trading cards will be available in Upper Deck products, including his highly anticipated rookie cards like Young Guns®, his rookie debut jersey cards as part of the Upper Deck Debut Game Jersey Program, and his first on-ice NHL trading card as part of Upper Deck’s ‘New Arrivals’ program on Upper Deck e-Pack®. To stay up to date on all of Stenberg’s upcoming Upper Deck trading cards and memorabilia, visit UpperDeck.com.
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In this Artist Spotlight we are excited to feature the talented Christina Myrvold. Christina Myrvold brings Gotham City
to life in Enemies of Gotham City. Myrvold was the master 3D sculptor behind the buildings and building toppers in Upper Deck’s newest miniature game, Enemies of Gotham City. Get a behind the scenes look as we discuss Christina Myrvold’s process in sculpting the iconic cityscape in Enemies of Gotham City.
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- How did you go about translating Gotham City into these building sculptures?
First I had to understand what made Gotham such an iconic city; architecturally it blends a variety of styles such as Art Deco and Retrofuturism, but with a Gothic Revival twist, which gives it an intimidating, oppressing and foreboding appearance and presence. Since 3D-printed minis work best with simplified shapes, we leaned into a more streamlined Art Deco and Retrofuturism approach, with less emphasis on the Gothic Revival elements.
- Were there any buildings or examples you used as references when sculpting for Enemies of Gotham City?
I was offered a few real-world references by the art team; the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building to name a few, but I also found numerous images of old Art Deco or 50s-style buildings online which helped inspire and inform a lot of the shape language in all of the buildings I designed.
- How are you able to balance Gotham City aesthetics with your own design ideas?
I actually happen to be a big fan of both Art Deco and Retrofuturism, so my designs tend to naturally lean toward that direction! I believe it all comes down to understanding what makes a structure feel like it belongs to a specific era or location, and almost putting yourself in the shoes of the architects of said location. Once you grasp the shape language of the style, your own design voice emerges naturally as you problem-solve.
- Are there any differences in your workflow when designing a building at this scale compared to a larger-sized project?
Absolutely! For small 3D-printed models, the silhouette is everything. I utilize the principle of “big, medium, small” and make sure that even the smallest parts remain legible when sized down. On larger projects, you can add endless details to sell the design, but with minis, you have to be much more selective about which elements to include. It’s a challenge I personally quite enjoy, and it often pushes my designs in directions I wouldn’t explore at larger scales.
- Which techniques did you use to design aspects of the game like the fire/ice/vine pieces?
I started out with designing a rough base in Blender for all the pieces, and eventually moved all of the sculpts to Substance 3D Modeler for further refinement in VR. I find VR sculpting both faster and more creatively flexible than flatscreen workflows, and it’s generally my go-to way of sculpting in 3D.
- Which game component that you created is your favorite and why? I’d have to say the plant sculpt, as I spent the most time with it in VR and it just has so much personality. I’d also highlight the Police Building, as it’s the most visually striking and unique out of all the buildings, and it really embodies that classic Art Deco style.
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Banned
Darigan’s Paint Brush
Ever since the release of Champions of Meridell, Darigan Neopets have been the dominant choice in tournament play. Being the only Rainbow Pool Neopets capable of maintaining card advantage made Darigan Neopets uniquely powerful and meta warping. This has only grown over time, with every archetype running Darigan Neopets regardless of whether they cared for the synergy of being able to discard cards. While we like powerful Rainbow Pools, having such reliable access to a card draw engine as early as turn 1 has proved far too powerful and far too centralizing to the meta. As such, Darigan’s Paint Brush is banned. As a note, Darigan Neopets will remain legal to run in the Rainbow Pool and will remain limited, despite the Paint Brush being gone.
Current Banned Cards
Naia DON-149 SR
Giant Spyder Web COM-205 R
Darigan’s Orb COM-193 UR
Illusen’s Comb SDI-018 SD
Count Boris COM-182 R
Green Knight COM-183 R
Jhudora Half Necklace SDJ-019 SD
Leaf Shield SDI-020 SD
King Skarl COM-190 SR
Mr. Scary COM-187 R
Fauna TVW-153 R
Darigan Hot Dog COM-222 R
Zombified Peasants COM-170 R
Sniddberry COM-221 SR
Darigan’s Paint Brush COM-151 SR
Limited
Faerie Hot Dog DON-227 R
Giant Spyders COM-168 R
Nilo SDF-011
Greed WFO-151 SR
Jhudora’s Brush SDJ-018 SD
Jhudora’s Potion DON-183 R
Styx TVW-151 SR
Voidberry Moon Cakes TVW-217
Illusen’s Blade SDI-021 SD
Glaive of Verdancy SDI-022 SD
Limited Pets
A player may only transform one Neopet species into the following Rainbow Pool colors once per game.
Chocolate
Robot
Sponge
Darigan
Cards with Errata
Ghost Neopets
Illusen SDI-003 SD
Jhudora DON 147-UR
Lellefisk CMA-187 R
Pawkeet CMA-190 R
Surzard SDY-009 SD
Pirate Slingshot CMA-230 R
Triple Bladed Sword CMA-253 R
Jacques CMA-226 R
Banned in Official Remote Play Events
Petty Pilferer WFO-172 R
Roadside Bandit WFO-173 R
Midnight Smuggler WFO-174 R
Shady Prowler WFO-175 SR
Kanrik, Master Thief WFO-176 SR
Galem’s Cloak WFO-185 R
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