The 2026 Update Edition — the Mahomes Set — puts Patrick Mahomes on the cover as his hero, Merlomes, with a one-of-one on-card autograph at 250 Power as the top chase. It is slated for October 2026, carries 82 autograph signers, and introduces the Ghost weapon and the Graviton insert.
What's In The Box
Hobby Box: 20 packs of 10 cards with one guaranteed on-card autograph, $395 ($385 for returning buyers), four-box cap per buyer across every presale channel. Retail presale (October 1): Blaster $39.99, Double-Mega $115, Double Double $230, Day 1 Bundle $385 (a Release Day Blaster, two Blasters and two Double-Megas), Party Bundle $1,155 (three Day 1 Bundles).
The Checklist
The Mahomes Set is built around Merlomes, the Patrick Mahomes hero, and an 82-signer Inspired Ink autograph class — every autograph signed on the card. Ghost joins the weapon ladder, Graviton debuts as a Hobby and Jumbo exclusive insert, and Billy the pug returns with cameos alongside Ric Flair as "Nature Boy" and Sophie Cunningham as "Firecracker". Charlie Culberson debuts as the hero Charlie Clutch.
Everything in The Mahomes Set
Inserts & Parallels
- Ghost — new weapon type, rarer than a case hit
- Graviton — new insert, Hobby and Jumbo exclusive
- Billy Cameos
- Battlefoils colour-matched to each weapon
- Inspired Ink on-card autographs
The Chase
- Merlomes one-of-one on-card autograph at 250 Power
- Mahomes Release Day Promo SP Auto (Release Day Blaster)
- Early-Bird presale promo Patrick Mahomes on-card autograph
- Ghost weapon Heroes
- Graviton inserts (Hobby and Jumbo only)
- Billy Cameos: Ric Flair "Nature Boy" and Sophie Cunningham "Firecracker"
Names To Watch
- Patrick Mahomes (Merlomes)
- Ken Griffey Jr.
- Bo Jackson
- Tony Hawk
- Ric Flair
- Calvin Johnson
- Sophie Cunningham
- Konnor Griffin
Odds & Rarity
Rarity follows the weapon on each Hero. Brawl and Steel are the commons; Fire and Ice are rare, with Inspired Ink autographs numbered to 50; Glow is ultra rare, with autos numbered to 25; Hex is elite, with autos numbered to 10; Gum is a secret rare; Super is the Superfoil one-of-one. Battlefoils are colour-matched to the weapon, and Pink Battlefoils are the Secret one-of-ones.
Hobby vs. Retail
Graviton is the line between them: it is exclusive to Hobby and Jumbo, so retail Blasters and Double-Megas do not carry it. Retail's own chase is the Release Day Blaster, which holds a guaranteed Mahomes promo card and the Mahomes Release Day Promo SP Auto chase; it comes in the Day 1 Bundle and the Party Bundle.
Why Collectors Care
Mahomes is an official Battle Arena partner, and the set pairs the most recognisable quarterback in football with the deepest autograph class the game has produced. Battle Arena is a small-batch product by design — the print run grows with the signer class, most of that increase goes to direct buyers, and box caps apply everywhere — which is why its releases sell out.
What To Watch After Launch
Watch the first Ghost and Graviton pulls — a new weapon rarer than a case hit sets its own price ladder — and the Merlomes one-of-one, which will define the ceiling for the set.
Questions Collectors Are Asking
When does the Mahomes Set come out?
The 2026 Update Edition is slated for October 2026, and the retail presale opens October 1.
How much is a hobby box?
$395, or $385 for returning buyers. Each box is 20 packs of 10 cards with one guaranteed on-card autograph, and buyers are capped at four hobby boxes.
What is new in the Mahomes Set?
The Ghost weapon type, rarer than a case hit; the Graviton insert, exclusive to Hobby and Jumbo; and Billy Cameos with Ric Flair and Sophie Cunningham.
Who signs in the Mahomes Set?
82 signers, including Patrick Mahomes, Tony Hawk, Ric Flair, Ken Griffey Jr., Calvin Johnson, Sophie Cunningham, Konnor Griffin and Bo Jackson.
Is Bo Jackson Battle Arena a real game?
Yes. It is a playable trading card game: each player sets seven Heroes face-down in seven Battle Zones, the higher Power wins each battle, and winning four of seven wins the game. The full rules are in our Bo Jackson Battle Arena section.
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