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Title: How to Unlock Cards in MLB The Show 26 May Retro Lightning
Complete the Legends & Flashbacks Collection

At the core of the May Retro Lightning event is the Legends & Flashbacks Collection. To unlock the May Retro Lightning card, you’ll need to collect the designated Spotlight Pack player cards released throughout May. Unlike last month’s Retro Lightning card (the 94 OVR Chipper Jones), this month’s reward will demand a similar level of effort, requiring a full set of May Spotlight series cards.

1. Earn Free May Spotlight Packs via Programs

San Diego Studios releases weekly May Spotlight Programs, which are your best bet for earning the necessary cards without spending money. Each program—like Drop 1 featuring Topps Now or Spotlight players—offers tasks that give progress stars toward free packs.

Tips to maximize your weekly program rewards:

Complete Program Moments – Each weekly program has specific moments you can complete for stars.
Missions Matter – In-game missions like tallying hits with infielders, total bases with outfielders, or earning Pitcher XP (PXP) add up fast.
Free Packs – Completing these paths often rewards you with a free May Spotlight Pack, which directly contributes to the Retro Lightning collection.

2. Play the Spotlight Event

Taking your Diamond Dynasty squad into the live Spotlight Event is another way to secure cards. As you progress:

Earn player XP and event program progress.
Pick up bonus Spotlight Packs and players, which can be crucial if you’re missing specific cards from the collection.

This is a highly recommended step, especially if you want to accelerate your progress without relying entirely on luck from packs.

3. Grind “Play vs. CPU” for Fast XP

If you want to quickly complete missions, try Play vs. CPU:

Fill your lineup with eligible Spotlight or Topps Now players.
Play at Rookie or Veteran difficulty in a small, max-elevation custom stadium.
This setup allows you to rack up 20+ hits and double-digit strikeouts in a single game, rapidly completing massive PXP missions.

This method is perfect for players who prefer a more controlled, predictable grind.

4. Utilize the Community Market & Show Shop

Because Retro Lightning collections rely heavily on pack RNG, some cards may be difficult to pull. To fill gaps:

Buy May Spotlight Packs directly from The Show Shop using Stubs.
Or, skip the RNG and purchase missing Spotlight players from the Community Market.

Pro tip: Watch for Flash Sales later in the month. These temporary sales flood the market and can dramatically reduce Stub costs for needed cards.

5. Lock Them Into the Collection

Once you have all the required May Spotlight pack players:

Go to Collections > Legends & Flashbacks > May Retro Lightning.
Select the cards and lock them in to claim your high-OVR Retro Lightning card.

Keep in mind, locking a card makes it non-sellable, but you retain the player for your lineup.

Following these steps ensures you unlock the May Retro Lightning cards efficiently, combining free pack grinding, Spotlight events, and strategic market purchases. With some effort and planning, you can add these powerful cards to your Diamond Dynasty team without burning through your Stubs.

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