Summary
The September 18 Legends & Flashbacks Collection is shaping up to be one of the biggest Diamond Dynasty collection checks of the year. With the release date getting closer, players should already be reviewing their inventories, saving MLB The Show Stubs, and finishing cheaper card series. While the final reward has not been officially confirmed, Babe Ruth is one of the strongest predictions. Here’s what players should prepare before the collection arrives.
1. Why You Should Start Preparing Now
The biggest mistake would be waiting until the collection goes live.
Some of the cards needed for major collections can become much more expensive once demand suddenly increases. A few days before the update, players still have an opportunity to check their binders and buy missing cards before the market potentially reacts.
A simple preparation plan is:
Check every Collection voucher
Finish inexpensive card series first
Save as many Stubs as possible
Avoid selling cards you may need later
Watch expensive Chase and limited-reward cards
You don't need to buy everything immediately. The goal is to understand exactly where your biggest gaps are.
2. Which Collections Could Be the Hardest?
Not every voucher should be equally difficult.
Several categories already look relatively manageable because many of their cards are inexpensive or have been widely distributed through programs.
Easier Series
Players should have a much easier time with categories such as:
Cornerstone
Veteran
Rookie
Breakout
Tops Now
Standout
Contributor
Second Half Heroes
Some of these could require nearly the entire series, but many cards are still relatively attainable.
3. Watch Out for Expensive Chase Cards
The real problem comes from collections containing multiple expensive or limited cards.
Milestone and Awards could be particularly demanding because several cards came from Chase Packs, Weekend Classic, World Series rewards, or other limited sources.
The same applies to Postseason, where some high-value cards could make completing the voucher extremely expensive.
Players shouldn't assume that every card will be required. Based on previous collection structures, some series may allow several cards to be skipped.
However, the exact requirements remain unconfirmed until the collection goes live.
4. Other Series You Should Not Forget
Some cards can be easy to overlook because they are not necessarily the first thing players think about when preparing for a major collection.
Make sure you check:
Field of Dreams
Home Run Derby
All-Star Game
Trade Deadline
Pipeline
Draft
St. Patrick's Day
World Baseball Classic
Jackie Robinson Day
City Connect/Murals
New Threads
The important part is not simply having a large number of cards. You need to know which specific vouchers are likely to require the most expensive purchases.
5. Could Babe Ruth Be the Final Reward?
This is still speculation, but Babe Ruth is one of the most interesting predictions for the September 18 reward.
The recent collection rewards have already featured different hitting profiles, making another elite left-handed bat a logical possibility.
If Ruth does become the reward, his value could come down to more than hitting attributes. His vision, defensive position, and secondary positions would heavily influence how useful he is in competitive Diamond Dynasty lineups.
Other legendary names are still possible, so players should not spend their entire bankroll based on one prediction.
6. How Many Cards Might You Need?
One prediction from the current discussion is that players could potentially skip around 15 cards overall, although this number is far from confirmed.
That would still make the collection extremely demanding.
The key difference is that players who have already completed older programs and collected expensive cards will have a major advantage over those starting from scratch.
Final Thoughts
The MLB The Show 26 September 18 Legends & Flashbacks Collection could be one of the toughest collection checks of the year. The final reward and exact requirements are still unknown, but the preparation strategy is straightforward: check your inventory, complete cheap vouchers, hold valuable cards, and build a Stub reserve with MLB The Show Stubs for sale in mind.
Whether the final reward is Babe Ruth or another elite legend, players who prepare before the collection goes live will have a much easier time completing it without overpaying.
