Coming October 2026
2026 Update Edition — The Mahomes Set
Patrick Mahomes stars as Merlomes.
The 2026 Update Edition puts Patrick Mahomes on the cover as his hero, Merlomes, and the top chase is a one-of-one on-card autograph at 250 Power.
It is the biggest signer class in Battle Arena history: 82 autograph signers, up from 67 in Tecmo Bowl Edition. The box itself names Patrick Mahomes, Tony Hawk, Ric Flair, Ken Griffey Jr., Calvin Johnson, Sophie Cunningham, Konnor Griffin and Bo Jackson.
Two brand-new chases arrive with it: Ghost, a new weapon type rarer than a case hit, and Graviton, a new insert that debuts with Ghost and is exclusive to Hobby and Jumbo. Billy the pug returns with cameos alongside Ric Flair and Sophie Cunningham, and Charlie Culberson debuts as the hero Charlie Clutch.
The chase
What to look for
- Merlomes one-of-one on-card auto at 250 Power
- 82 autograph signers
- New Ghost weapon and Graviton insert (Hobby and Jumbo only)
- Billy Cameos: "Nature Boy" with Ric Flair and "Firecracker" with Sophie Cunningham
- Retail presale opens October 1, 2026
- Release Day Blasters carry a guaranteed Mahomes promo and the Mahomes Release Day Promo SP Auto chase
Formats
Boxes & bundles
| Format | What's inside | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box | 20 packs of 10 cards, one guaranteed on-card autograph | $395 ($385 for returning buyers) |
| Blaster Box | Retail | $39.99 |
| Double-Mega Box | Retail | $115 |
| Day 1 Bundle | Release Day Blaster, 2 Blasters, 2 Double-Megas | $385 |
| Party Bundle | Three Day 1 Bundles | $1,155 |