Grand Archive Dawn of Ashes (Alter Edition) vs Dawn of Ashes (1st Edition) booster box: which is worth opening?
Dawn of Ashes (1st Edition) is the better box to open: its cards are worth 93% of its price after selling costs, against 85% for Dawn of Ashes (Alter Edition).
Side by side
| Dawn of Ashes (Alter Edition) booster box | Dawn of Ashes (1st Edition) booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Toss-up |
| Box price today | $70€62 | $450€401 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $59€53 | $420€374 |
| Cards ÷ price | 85% | 93% |
| Boxes that lose money | 92 of 100 boxes | 67 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $30€27 | $369€329 |
| Rarest pull | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 12 cards | 24 packs of 12 cards |
| Released | April 28, 2023 | January 1, 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