The April Spotlight Collections aren’t going anywhere. However, for those looking ahead, the countdown to the May Lightning in MLB The Show 26 is on. The first May Spotlight drop took place in early May, which included a 93 OVR Mickey Moniak, plus XP and Topps Now cards. And that’ll be the first of several drops throughout the month and beyond.
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Lightning & Retro Lightning
For those who are new or didn’t complete the April Lightning Collection, Sony typically releases two Lightning cards per month. One is the Lightning that honors the individual picked for an outstanding performance during May 2026. The other is Flashback/Legend, who is honored for a strong May in the past.
You’ll need all the Spotlight cards from the end of each program path to get the 2026 Lightning. To get the Retro Lightning, you’ll need Spotlights from the May Spotlight Packs. However, it won’t be known until June, as to how many will be needed.
Spotlight Drop 1 path
Here’s a look at the May Spotlight Drop 1 path in MLB The Show 26:
- 10 Points: 90 OVR Topps Now Andrew Morris
- 20 Points: 91 OVR Topps Now Drew Romo
- 30 Points: 2,500 XP
- 40 Points: May Spotlight Drop 1 pack
- 50 Points: 93 OVR Spotlight Mickey Moniak & 2,500 XP
Andrew Morris
Drew Romo
Mickey Moniak
How to make progress
Now, a look at the tasks:
- Complete seven Moments (28 combined pts. – 4 pts. each)
- Drop 1 Missions:
- Tally 5,000 PXP with any players (15 pts.)
- Tally 1,000 PXP with Topps Now and Spotlight Series players (15 pts.)
- Tally 10 extra-base hits with infielders (10 pts.)
- Tally 15 strikeouts with SP (10 pts.)
- OPTIONAL Collections:
- Collect 91 OVR Topps Now Jake Bennett, Nathan Church, & Brady House (15 pts.)
- Collect 93 OVR Spotlight Christian Walker & Sean Burke (35 pts.)
The EXTREME Moment is to get 11 total bases in one game with Cody Bellinger on All-Star difficulty. It should be noted that EXTREME Moments, or any Moments, in general, do not need to be done.
Lastly, a helpful hint for those who may need XP down the line. Completing each Topps Now Collection will earn 1,000 XP, and 2,500 XP for the optional Spotlight Collection.
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