Magic Core Set 2019 vs Dominaria bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Core Set 2019 comes closer: its cards are worth 31% of its price after selling costs, against 31% for Dominaria.
Side by side
| Core Set 2019 bundle | Dominaria bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $59€52 | $65€58 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $18€16 | $20€18 |
| Cards ÷ price | 31% | 31% |
| Boxes that lose money | 98 of 100 boxes | 92 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $14€12 | $14€13 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 4 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 4 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 10 packs of 15 cards | 10 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | July 13, 2018 | April 27, 2018 |
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