Magic Final Fantasy Play Booster box vs Collector Booster box: which is worth opening?
The Collector Booster box is the better box to open: its cards are worth 93% of its price after selling costs, against 89% for the Play Booster box.
Side by side
| Play Booster box | Collector Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Toss-up |
| Box price today | $187€167 | $1,260€1,124 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $166€148 | $1,174€1,048 |
| Cards ÷ price | 89% | 93% |
| Boxes that lose money | 79 of 100 boxes | 91 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $136€121 | $752€671 |
| Rarest pull | Foil showcase, borderless or extended-art mythic: 7 of 100 boxes | Bonus-sheet mythic rare: 31 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 14 cards | 12 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | June 13, 2025 | June 13, 2025 |
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