Lorcana Rise of the Floodborn vs The First Chapter booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Rise of the Floodborn comes closer: its cards are worth 55% of its price after selling costs, against 30% for The First Chapter.
Side by side
| Rise of the Floodborn booster box | The First Chapter booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $104€93 | $428€382 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $57€51 | $127€113 |
| Cards ÷ price | 55% | 30% |
| Boxes that lose money | 79 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $22€20 | $50€44 |
| Rarest pull | Enchanted: 27 of 100 boxes | Enchanted: 32 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 12 cards | 24 packs of 12 cards |
| Released | November 17, 2023 | August 18, 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