Magic Core Set 2021 vs Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Draft Booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths comes closer: its cards are worth 57% of its price after selling costs, against 49% for Core Set 2021.
Side by side
| Core Set 2021 Draft Booster box | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Draft Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $151€134 | $193€172 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $74€66 | $110€99 |
| Cards ÷ price | 49% | 57% |
| Boxes that lose money | 99 of 100 boxes | 96 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $72€64 | $106€95 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 17 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 17 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 36 packs of 15 cards | 36 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | July 3, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
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