Flesh and Blood Crucible of War (1st Edition) vs Arcane Rising (1st Edition) booster box: which is worth opening?
Arcane Rising (1st Edition) is the better box to open: its cards are worth 147% of its price after selling costs, against 141% for Crucible of War (1st Edition).
Side by side
| Crucible of War (1st Edition) booster box | Arcane Rising (1st Edition) booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Rip it | Rip it |
| Box price today | $231€206 | $821€733 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $326€291 | $1,208€1,078 |
| Cards ÷ price | 141% | 147% |
| Boxes that lose money | 48 of 100 boxes | 34 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $238€213 | $944€843 |
| Rarest pull | Fabled: 2 of 100 boxes | Fabled: 2 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 10 cards | 24 packs of 16 cards |
| Released | August 28, 2020 | March 27, 2020 |
The two boxes
How we work this out
Both boxes are worked out the same way: today's card prices, selling costs taken off, and simulated boxes to see how often one loses money. Read the full method