Grand Archive Mortal Ambition (1st Edition) vs Mercurial Heart (1st Edition) booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Mortal Ambition (1st Edition) comes closer: its cards are worth 84% of its price after selling costs, against 64% for Mercurial Heart (1st Edition).
Side by side
| Mortal Ambition (1st Edition) booster box | Mercurial Heart (1st Edition) booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $82€74 | $190€170 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $69€62 | $121€108 |
| Cards ÷ price | 84% | 64% |
| Boxes that lose money | 85 of 100 boxes | 94 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $35€31 | $39€35 |
| Rarest pull | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes | Collector Ultra Rare: 1 in 150 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 15 cards | 20 packs of 8 cards |
| Released | October 11, 2024 | May 17, 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