Lorcana Shimmering Skies vs Ursula's Return Illumineer's Trove: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Ursula's Return comes closer: its cards are worth 44% of its price after selling costs, against 27% for Shimmering Skies.
Side by side
| Shimmering Skies Illumineer's Trove | Ursula's Return Illumineer's Trove | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $46€41 | $43€39 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $12€11 | $19€17 |
| Cards ÷ price | 27% | 44% |
| Boxes that lose money | 93 of 100 boxes | 98 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $5€4 | $17€15 |
| Rarest pull | Enchanted: 8 of 100 boxes | Enchanted: 3 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 8 packs of 12 cards | 8 packs of 12 cards |
| Released | August 9, 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