2005 Artifacts
Description
2005 Artifacts is a 285-card set released in two series by Upper Deck. The first 200 cards were issued as part of the Artifacts product and include a 50-card "Futures" subset and a 50-card "Legends" subset. Each Futures is serial-numbered to 1350 copies, while each Legend is numbered to 1999. Each Artifacts Hobby box will yield three game-used cards and an autograph.
The final 85 cards were inserted into packs of 2005 Upper Deck Update. Each Update Series card is serial-numbered to 799 copies.
Distribution
10 packs per box, four cards per pack. 20 boxes per case. Hobby only.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 285 | - | ? |
| short set | 100 | - | 3:1 |
| Futures | 50 | 1350 | 1:5 |
| Legends | 50 | 1999 | 1:3 |
| Update Series | 85 | 799 | ? |
| Rainbow Blue | 200 | 100 | ? |
| Rainbow Green | 200 | 50 | ? |
| Rainbow Gold | 200 | 25 | ? |
| Rainbow Platinum | 200 | one-of-one | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
Artifacts Series
Futures
Each Futures card is serial-numbered to 1350 copies.
Legends
Each Legends card is serial-numbered to 1999 copies.
Update Series
Each Update Series card is serial-numbered to 799 copies.