Grand Archive Mercurial Heart (1st Edition) vs Alchemical Revolution (1st Edition) booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Mercurial Heart (1st Edition) comes closer: its cards are worth 64% of its price after selling costs, against 41% for Alchemical Revolution (1st Edition).
Side by side
| Mercurial Heart (1st Edition) booster box | Alchemical Revolution (1st Edition) booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $190€170 | $172€154 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $121€108 | $70€62 |
| Cards ÷ price | 64% | 41% |
| Boxes that lose money | 94 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $39€35 | $33€29 |
| Rarest pull | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes |
| Packs | 20 packs of 8 cards | 24 packs of 12 cards |
| Released | May 17, 2024 | January 26, 2024 |
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