The name’s Deck. Upper Deck, that is––in 2025, wielding a license to thrill trading card enthusiasts with a glamorous new set inspired by Daniel Craig’s exhilarating final bow as James Bond in No Time to Die. This collection elegantly does what any good Bond film does: combines style, substance, and a touch of nostalgia. Like a finely tailored tuxedo or the crack of a well-mixed vodka martini, these cards are designed to encapsulate the quintessential essence of 007.
Released in 2021, No Time to Die brought Daniel Craig’s tenure as the world’s most famous secret agent to a close, offering a storyline that satisfied with its blend of elegance and high-octane action. The upper echelon of Upper Deck’s latest contribution pays homage to this cinematic farewell by creating a collectible experience that mimics a moviegoing experience, from curtain rise to credits roll. It’s a tactile love letter to double-oh-buffs and trading card aficionados alike.
This elaborate set consists of 100 base cards that paint a detailed gallery of the film’s most iconic scenes, from heart-stopping chases to those quiet moments where words linger in the air like the smoke of Bond’s ever-present Aston Martin tailpipe. Each card is accompanied by a wide array of stunning parallels built to dizzying levels of rarity and excitement.
For anyone with a penchant for deep dive analytics or simply a love for numbers, the parallels are color-coded and come with their very own secret-cipher of significance. We have the Heracles, named for the film’s sinister bioweapons project, the Ice Die Cut for icy espionage operations, and the audacious Teal 007, mind-bogglingly numbered to 1,007—echoing Bond’s own agent number. But the intrigue doesn’t stop there. Gold 007 parallels, elegant in their suntanned sheen, go to 77, and even fewer still, the shadowed Black 007 are numbered to a mere 7. These cards are the currency of exclusivity, drawing collectors into a tangled web of espionage-like pursuit.
Adding to the allure are additional serial numbered runs that bring a cornucopia of choices to the already well-stocked table. From Black and White editions that tangle with cinematic nostalgia to Ensemble Gold Memorabilia and World of Bond Gold Autographs that boast selective availability, every card feels like a story in its own right. Some of these, like The New Agents Autographs and Wardrobe Collection Signatures, number in single digits, making them prizes worthy of an MI6 mission.
All these delights lie in wait within packs containing six cards each—four base, one parallel, and others left to Yazoo’s whims. They hide within fifteen-pack boxes reminiscent of those clandestine cases clutched sneakingly through the shadows by MI6 operatives. The true prize though lies with the chase of signers, or the Bond-verse’s esteemed faces plastered proudly, pen in hand, across collectible space. Ralph Fiennes, Lashana Lynch, Jeffrey Wright, and the legendary Daniel Craig himself offer signatures that feel as personal as a whispered covert directive. Signatures come in various forms, with rarer inscribed editions and Ensemble Parallels mingling within the crowd.
To add a layer of technicolor delight, the set anchors its sense of realism through screen-used wardrobe pieces. Single and dual wardrobe cards introduce genuine fabric swatches of pants, waistcoats, shirts, and dresses lifted direct from the production itself. Here, the tangible becomes intimate, and fans glimpse some closeness to an otherwise untouchable world. The set also gives special recognition to The New Agents, offering a spotlight on Nomi, the fresh face of MI6, and Paloma, the stunning operative etched in memorable scenes. Their presence across focused inserts and memorabilia hints at a legacy that continues beyond Craig’s departure.
Retailing this thrill ride, boxes and cases offer a way to increase your espionage collectibles while numbers game keeps prices, barters, and exchanges in flux for enthusiasts eager to complete the set. Ice Die Cut parallels are found sliding through about one in every five packs, making monitoring odds an exciting journey of its own.
With an artful base checklist like a list of Bond mission codenames, from dramatic scenes like “What Do You Think Your Papa Does?” to the emotional ebb of “Goodbye Madeleine,” each card unveils a snippet of narrative to be cherished or reimagined at your leisure. Upper Deck’s 2025 trading cards do more than preserve a film; they cement a legacy, one card at a time, in the eternal pantheon of Bonddom. For those who’ve witnessed Daniel Craig’s journey as Bond, James Bond, this collection offers an unforgettable, tangible encore, bereft of the silver screen’s flicker, but bursting with its enduring magic.