The latest Call of Duty League (CDL) trading cards for the 2022-23 season have hit the shelves and are now up for grabs on Upper Deck’s website. While the final touches are still being put on the checklist, fans can expect a curated selection featuring players and standout moments from Call of Duty: Vanguard and Modern Warfare 2, following last year’s successful release.
This launch is an exciting one as it introduces trading cards for newbie teams like the Boston Breach, who made their debut during the Vanguard season, and OpTic Texas, created from the fusion of Dallas Empire and OpTic Gaming. Enthusiasts are also eagerly anticipating rookie cards for rising stars like Scrap and the potential inclusion of his teammate Ghosty, pending the completion of the checklist.
The competitive Call of Duty realm traces its origins back to the franchise’s inception in 2003. However, the official establishment of the Call of Duty League took place in 2019 with the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Since then, CDL has elevated city-based teams and structured competitions in the realm of esports.
Upper Deck teamed up with CDL back in 2022 to unveil a set of trading cards featuring players from the Modern Warfare (2019) and Cold War seasons. This collaboration wasn’t the initial foray into Call of Duty trading cards. In 2021, Call of Duty partnered with Mountain Dew Game Fuel to release a special set featuring top players like Seth “Scump” Abner and Thomas “ZooMaa” Paparatto.
Tapping into the esports collectibles domain, Upper Deck holds licenses for both the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League. Over the years, the company has rolled out numerous trading card sets, including unique editions such as the 2022 Upper Deck Call of Duty Game Dated Moments collection. This on-demand series highlighted pivotal moments and rookies, like Amer “Pred” Zulbeari, a key figure in OpTic Texas’s World Championship triumph.
The 2022-23 release comes at the onset of the sixth season of the Call of Duty League, showcasing a continued evolution from its predecessor, the Call of Duty World League. Before the CDL’s city-based format, esports entities battled with lineups in open tournaments, fostering a more unpredictable and diversified competitive landscape.
The availability of the newest trading cards has stirred up excitement among fans and players alike. Some professional players have even expressed their eagerness to add these cards to their collections, further enriching the vibrant community surrounding the CDL.
For enthusiasts of the game and avid collectors, this year’s set presents an opportunity to own a piece of Call of Duty League history. Dive into the collection on Upper Deck’s website to secure your favorite cards from the 2022-23 season and delve deeper into the world of competitive Call of Duty.
