Grand Archive Alchemical Revolution (1st Edition) vs Fractured Crown booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Fractured Crown comes closer: its cards are worth 75% of its price after selling costs, against 41% for Alchemical Revolution (1st Edition).
Side by side
| Alchemical Revolution (1st Edition) booster box | Fractured Crown booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $172€154 | $93€83 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $70€62 | $70€62 |
| Cards ÷ price | 41% | 75% |
| Boxes that lose money | 95 of 100 boxes | 76 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $33€29 | $60€54 |
| Rarest pull | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes | Collector Ultra Rare: 5 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 12 cards | 20 packs of 8 cards |
| Released | January 26, 2024 | August 25, 2023 |
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