How to Unlock Chipper Jones in MLB The Show 26

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Step 1: Collect Spotlight Cards
The Retro Lightning Chipper Jones is part of the April Retro Lightning Collection, which requires 16 Spotlight Series players. These cards come from April Spotlight Packs (Drops 1–5). Here’s how to get them:

Complete XP reward paths: Each of the five April Spotlight Drops gives you packs as you progress. Focus on completing the missions and challenges in these programs.
April Showcase Event: Additional packs can be earned by playing through this event’s XP reward path.
Community Marketplace: If you want to speed things up, you can buy Spotlight players directly with Stubs. Be aware that buying all the necessary cards can cost roughly 350,000–500,000+ Stubs, depending on market prices.
Step 2: Lock in the Collection
Once you have your 16 Spotlight Series cards, go to Collections → Spotlight Collections and submit them. Rewards scale as you progress:

5 Cards: Earn a random April Spotlight pack.
10 Cards: Unlock the 93 OVR Spotlight Series Jose Soriano.
16 Cards: Unlock 94 OVR Retro Lightning Chipper Jones.
Completing all 16 cards is the fastest route to get Chipper into your lineup.

Step 3: Know Your Chipper Jones Card
The Retro Lightning version of Chipper celebrates his legendary Aprils with the Atlanta Braves. Here are his key stats:

Hitting: 102 Contact R / 106 Contact L, 85 Power R / 75 Power L
Plate Discipline: 90 Vision, 125 Discipline
Clutch: 105
Active Quirks: Dead Red, Breaking Ball Hitter, First-Pitch Hitter
This card is perfect for balanced hitting and excels in clutch situations.

Tip: There’s also an 87 OVR Last Ride Chipper Jones card for later-game players, plus Deluxe Edition owners got a legend pack version. But the Retro Lightning card is the star if you want maximum performance for your squad.

Step 4: Efficiency Tips
Play mini-seasons or 3-inning games: This helps complete Spotlight XP paths faster.
Check the marketplace daily: Prices fluctuate, so snagging players at the right time can save tens of thousands of Stubs.
Focus on essential drops first: Completing Drops 1–5 ensures you’re unlocking the bulk of required cards efficiently.
With these steps, you can add one of the most iconic Braves legends to your Diamond Dynasty lineup and dominate on the field.