Lorcana Shimmering Skies vs Ursula's Return booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Ursula's Return comes closer: its cards are worth 52% of its price after selling costs, against 35% for Shimmering Skies.
Side by side
| Shimmering Skies booster box | Ursula's Return booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $107€95 | $110€98 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $37€33 | $58€51 |
| Cards ÷ price | 35% | 52% |
| Boxes that lose money | 91 of 100 boxes | 96 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $16€14 | $53€48 |
| Rarest pull | Enchanted: 22 of 100 boxes | Enchanted: 8 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 12 cards | 24 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