View source for 2021 Topps Now Road to Opening Day

=Description=

2021 Topps Now Road to Opening Day is a series of fifteen-card team sets, all produced to order by Topps.  Each set retailed for $49.99.  Unlike the traditional Topps Now cards, which were only available for a 24 hour period, Road to Opening Day sets were sold from around the time pitchers and catchers reported in February, to just after Opening Day in mid-April.  Selected team sets also had the option of adding an autograph to their set for an additional fee.

New for 2021: Each set contained a serial-numbered parallel.

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===Mike Trout Promo Card===

This Mike Trout promo card was sent to frequent Topps Now buyers. The back contained a 25% off promo code.

===Orioles===

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146 sets were produced.

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===Red Sox===

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186 sets were produced.

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===Yankees===

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1041 sets were produced.

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===Rays===

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108 sets were produced.

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===Blue Jays===

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701 sets were produced.

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===White Sox===

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952 sets were produced.

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===Indians===

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150 sets were produced.

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===Tigers===

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502 sets were produced.

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===Twins===

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144 sets were produced.

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===Royals===

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144 sets were produced.

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===Astros===

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150 sets were produced.

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===Angels===

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1055 sets were produced.

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===Athletics===

123 sets were produced.

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===Mariners===

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129 sets were produced.

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===Rangers===

79 sets were produced.

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===Braves===

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944 sets were produced.

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===Marlins===

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70 sets were produced.

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===Mets===

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875 sets were produced.

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===Phillies===

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820 sets were produced.

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===Nationals===

735 sets were produced.

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===Cubs===

352 sets were produced.

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===Reds===

166 sets were produced.

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===Brewers===

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116 sets were produced.

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===Pirates===

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156 sets were produced.

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===Cardinals===

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743 sets were produced.

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===Diamondbacks===

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82 sets were produced.

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===Rockies===

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89 sets were produced.

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===Dodgers===

1173 sets were produced.

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===Padres===

1051 sets were produced.

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===Giants===

342 sets were produced.

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===Parallels===

Each set yielded one serial-numbered parallel.  Due to the fact that production levels varied between team sets, the number of players and number of parallels varied by team.  Each team had a minimum of four players selected, with most having five or six (Although some had all 15 of their cards paralleled).  In addition, those team sets with larger production runs had additional parallel levels.

All of the cards listed below are available in the following parallels.

* Red (serial-numbered to ten)
* Orange (serial-numbered to five)
* Gold (one-of-one)

The following teams also have a Purple parallels, serial-numbered to 25 copies: Red Sox, Cubs, and Giants.

The following teams have, in addition to a Purple parallel, a Blue parallel serial-numbered to 49 copies: Braves, White Sox, Tigers, Angels, Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, Phillies, Padres, Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Nationals.

'''NOTE:''' Based on the number of sets sold, it is obvious that the stated production runs for some parallels do not exist.  For example, six Diamondbacks players are available in the Gold, Orange, and Red parallels, but only 82 D'Backs team sets were sold -- meaning that each player has a maximum of 14 parallels, well short of the 16 cards (10 + 5 + 1 = 16) that, according to the stated production run, exist. 

It should be assumed that each player's scarcest cards were issued first with the next level of parallel issued as they went, until the allotment was fulfilled. Using the D'Backs as an example: If each player only has 14 parallels, it can be assumed that the one-of-one Gold, five Orange, but only eight of the ten Reds were issued.
 
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===Bonus===

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Bonus cards are available to those who purchased a Road to Opening Day team set, and if one of the players on that team achieved one of five milestones during the 2021 season.

* Pitcher throws a no-hitter or perfect game.
* Pitcher throws 15 Ks in a game.
* Player hits for the cycle.
* Player hits 3 HRs in a game.
* Player hits a 500+ foot home run.
* The team leads their respective division at the All-Star break.
 
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===Autographs===

Selected Road to Opening Day team sets were also available with an optional and randomly selected autograph.  The teams available (and number of autographed sets sold and retail price per set) are as follows.

* Yankees (567 sets, $89.99)
* Blue Jays (567 sets, $84.99)
* White Sox (567 sets, $74.99)
* Tigers (270 sets, $69.99)
* Angels (567 sets, $199.99)
* Braves (567 sets, $74.99)
* Mets (567 sets, $74.99)
* Phillies (567 sets, $74.99)
* Nationals (567 sets, $69.99)
* Cardinals (567 sets, $69.99)
* Dodgers (567 sets, $99.99)
* Padres (567 sets, $69.99)
* Giants (270 sets, $69.99)

Each team was represented by three players, and one of each would be guaranteed for every three team sets ordered.  

Each card is available in the following parallels.

* Black (serial-numbered to 99 copies)
* Blue (serial-numbered to 49 copies)
* Purple (serial-numbered to 25 copies)
* Red (serial-numbered to ten)
* Orange (serial-numbered to five)
* Gold (one-of-one)

'''NOTE:''' Based on the number of sets sold, Black cards do not exist for the Tigers and Giants.

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