Magic Innistrad Remastered Play Booster box vs Collector Booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but the Collector Booster box comes closer: its cards are worth 71% of its price after selling costs, against 69% for the Play Booster box.
Side by side
| Play Booster box | Collector Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $252€225 | $449€401 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $174€155 | $319€285 |
| Cards ÷ price | 69% | 71% |
| Boxes that lose money | 96 of 100 boxes | 98 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $170€152 | $316€282 |
| Rarest pull | Foil showcase, borderless or extended-art mythic: 4 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 83 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 36 packs of 14 cards | 12 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | January 24, 2025 | January 24, 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