UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH TRADING CARD DEAL WITH 2026 NHL FIRST OVERALL PICK GAVIN MCKENNA
Carlsbad, CA (June 26, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is proud to welcome Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, to its roster. As part of the deal, Upper Deck will be the sole producer of McKenna’s NHL autographed trading cards – holding the rights to use McKenna’s name, image, likeness, and autograph on Upper Deck trading cards, including popular brands like the Upper Deck Flagship Series, SP Authentic, and O-Pee-Chee-Platinum.
At 18 years old, Gavin McKenna has already announced his arrival to the NHL even before stepping on the ice for the first time. In the 2025-26 season, the Penn State forward registered an exceptional 51 points, 15 goals, and 36 assists in 35 games. His standout freshman season earned him Big Ten Scoring Champion and Freshman of the Year honors, as well as a spot among finalists for the Hobey Baker Award. Along the way, McKenna set a new Penn State single-season record for assists and became the first player in program history to lead the conference in scoring. McKenna also recorded 14 points in seven games at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. Known for his creativity and offensive playmaking, he continues to captivate fans as he makes the jump to the professional level.
“Gavin McKenna is already setting a new standard with his record-breaking performance at Penn State. As a prospect, his combination of hustle and creativity truly sets him apart,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “We’re excited to welcome him to the Upper Deck roster, and can’t wait to capture and commemorate the moments that will define his career for collectors and fans around the world.”
Gavin McKenna trading cards will be available in Upper Deck flagship products, including his highly anticipated rookie cards like Young Guns®, Future Watch, and more during the 2026-27 NHL season at Certified Diamond Dealers worldwide as well as mass retailers. McKenna’s exclusive cards will also be available on Upper Deck e-Pack®, including his first NHL trading card as part of Upper Deck’s new ‘First Round Draft Cards’ program, which commemorates in real time the moment players are drafted. Players’ photos will be taken on stage as they hear their name called, and turned into a trading card that will be available on UpperDeckEPack.com shortly after they’re drafted. To stay up to date on all of McKenna’s upcoming Upper Deck trading cards, visit UpperDeck.com.
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Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game – Curse of Maraqua Teaser
Danger lurks beneath the waves! The lost underwater city of Maraqua has been rebuilt in secret, but their peace is about to be disrupted by ruthless pirates, seeking to conquer the hidden kingdom! Let’s dive into what you can look forward to in Neopets Battledome TCG Curse of Maraqua! Just a reminder, some of these hints may only contain snippets of information to not spoil the whole effect.
Here are a few things to look forward to in the upcoming set
- 14 New Neopets
- New Paint Brushes
- New Locations
- Token
- New Factions
- A #’d Card!!!
These are some text lines from cards, some of these are partial excerpts
- “… If your Neopet is level 5 and there are no cards in your inventory or deck, you win the round.”
- “… when a card effect would deal 1or more damage to your Neopet, it is dealt to your opponent’s Neopet instead.”
- “… for each critical success deal 2 damage to your opponent’s Neopet instead.”
- “This card can be played from your discard as if it was in your inventory and cannot be played in any other way…”
- “Shuffle 4 BOOM Tokens into your deck.”
- “For every 4 cards in your discard, your Neopet gains +1 Defence.”
- “This card cannot be removed from the Battledome, except by end of round cleanup…”
- “During your draw phase you may add 1 card from your discard to your inventory instead of drawing…”
Here are some card names you can expect to find
- Varwolf
- Pirate War Token
- Maraquan Foot Soldier
- Talek
- Amulet of Kings
- Pirate Captain’s Hat
- Bombfish
- Floosh
- Chasm Beast
Sneak Peek
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Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game: Defenders of Neopia Becomes First Upper Deck Trading Card Game (TCG) To Release on e-Pack®
An exciting announcement for gamers today, as Upper Deck announced that trading card games (TCGs) are now available on the e-Pack® platform. Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game: Defenders of Neopia is the first TCG to release on e-Pack®, making it even easier than ever for fans and gamers to connect with the game. With today’s launch comes the ability to instantly purchase, open, and trade Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game: Defenders of Neopia cards at any time, from anywhere. Gamers will also be able to manage, view, and store collections online, or they may choose to have the physical cards shipped to them or transferred to The Authority.
Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game: Defenders of Neopia purchased on Upper Deck e-Pack® will feature:
– 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box, 12 boxes per case
– The 189-card (fractional) Common, Rare, and Codestone card set featuring Neopets, Equipment, Legends, Food, and more!
– A variety of stunning color variants of 20 unique Neopets characters arriving in Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green
– A plethora of Food, Legends, Potions, and Codestones to aid your Neopet in Battle! Use Paint Brushes to transform Neopets into their Rainbow Pool form.
– Select Faeries and Legends cards, featured as Ultra Rare and Secret Rare variants, used to enhance your abilities and disrupt your opponent’s gameplan
– 1 Grundo Warehouse card per box (on average), featuring an in-game redeemable prize code for exclusive wearables on Neopets website
– The opportunity to complete sets to earn exciting Upper Deck e-Pack® exclusive achievement cards
As Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game: Defenders of Neopia becomes the first Upper Deck trading card game to release on e-Pack®, fans and gamers can look forward to other Upper Deck TCGs releasing on the platform in the future, bringing even more flexibility and ways to interact with trading card games.
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