How rare is each Planetary Pursuit tier?
The linked Topps odds PDF has separate Hobby and Lunar columns. This table transcribes only its Planetary Pursuit rows. It is a practical way to compare the named tiers without combining unrelated inserts, base parallels or autograph odds into a misleading overall hit rate.
Read each value as the published insertion ratio for that row and format, and confirm the applicable odds on the pack you buy. A ratio is an average rate, not a promise about your next purchase. The PDF also warns that intended configurations can vary and that a checklist subject need not appear in every parallel or variation.
Understand pack odds and on-average box language
| Tier | Hobby | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1:120 | 1:120 |
| Mercury | 1:480 | 1:480 |
| Venus | 1:720 | 1:720 |
| Earth | 1:1,200 | 1:1,200 |
| Mars | 1:1,680 | 1:1,680 |
| Jupiter | 1:4,800 | 1:4,800 |
| Saturn | 1:7,500 | 1:7,500 |
| Uranus | 1:12,000 | 1:12,000 |
| Neptune | 1:20,000 | 1:20,000 |
| Pluto | 1:28,000 | 1:28,000 |
Which code belongs in your player checklist?
The official checklist lists Konnor Griffin under PPE-8 and PPJ-8, among other Planetary Pursuit entries. Both share the suffix 8. An inventory that saves only “Griffin #8” can therefore collapse different cards into one row and make a missing card look completed.
Record the full prefix, suffix and celestial body shown on the card, followed by any serial number. Use a clear photograph to resolve the exact version; do not infer the full identity from a seller’s abbreviated title. A card-back code and an image serve different purposes: one locates the checklist entry, while the other helps confirm which physical version is offered.
For a focused player project, make a wanted list from the manufacturer’s actual entries before buying. Keep an unverified slot marked unverified if you cannot match a picture to the checklist. That is more useful than treating every plausible planet-and-player combination as a documented card.
Build a checklist that separates inserts and parallels
- PlayerWho appears on the card
- Full codeRetain every prefix letter
- Celestial bodyVerify the printed identity
- CopyAdd serial number and condition
Schematic. Keep these four fields together when logging a Planetary Pursuit single.
Worked example: Earth versus Pluto
Divide Pluto’s denominator by Earth’s: 28,000 ÷ 1,200 = about 23.3. Within either listed format, the Earth tier has roughly 23.3 times the published insertion frequency of the Pluto tier. That is a comparison between two categories, not a statement that an individual Earth card is worth one twenty-third of an individual Pluto card.
For example, a collector choosing between two advertised singles should first confirm that both feature the same player and are from this release. Then compare condition, exact identity and completed sales for each version. Using the odds ratio as a price multiplier skips all three checks and invents a valuation the odds sheet cannot support.
The table also cannot supply a player-specific probability. Dividing a category rate by the number of names would require an equal-distribution assumption that these documents do not establish. Leave that calculation blank instead of turning an attractive spreadsheet estimate into an asserted fact.
Does Lunar change the chase, and when is release?
The current landing page says November 4 and highlights returning Planetary Pursuits alongside new Cosmic Dust and Mars Attacks MLB content. That is a release announcement, not confirmation of live stock or delivery on that date. Recheck the linked page and the exact offer when ordering.
Equal Planetary Pursuit odds do not make the two formats interchangeable. The sheet separately lists a base Lunar Eclipse Refractor at 1:2 in the Lunar column and a dash in Hobby. A dash is not a measurable zero probability; it means this sheet provides no Hobby rate for that row.
Choose the format around the particular checklist you intend to build. If your target is one named player’s finished planet run, compare the cost of verified singles with your available collecting budget. If you want to open packs, decide what you would still enjoy receiving when the target does not appear. Neither approach needs an invented resale forecast.
Frequently asked questions
Which Planetary Pursuit tier has the longest odds?
Pluto has the largest published denominator in this group. The table above applies to both listed formats; it does not calculate an individual player’s odds.
Are Planetary Pursuit odds better in Lunar?
Not in the ten rows reviewed here. Other parts of the odds sheet differ, so compare the specific target rather than assuming the entire products match.
Does 1:28,000 mean there are 28,000 Pluto cards?
No. It is an insertion ratio, not a production count. A print-run estimate would need additional production and distribution evidence.
Can I identify the card using only #8?
No. Retain the entire code and inspect the card image. Dropping its prefix can merge separate checklist entries for the same player.
Is a more difficult tier automatically more valuable?
No. Identify the exact card and look for relevant completed sales. Odds alone cannot establish demand, condition or a reliable market price.
Sources
Product checklists, definitions, and policies can change. These sources were reviewed on 2026-10-23.
- Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball release pageChecked October 23, 2026: current November 4 announcement and featured insert families.
- Topps 2026 Cosmic Chrome Baseball checklistChecked October 23: Planetary Pursuit entries, including PPE-8 and PPJ-8; retain full codes.
- Topps 2026 Cosmic Chrome Baseball oddsChecked October 23: Hobby and Lunar headers, all ten Planetary Pursuit rows, Lunar Eclipse row and manufacturer limitations.
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