Magic The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth vs March of the Machine Draft Booster box: which is worth opening?
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is the better box to open: its cards are worth 136% of its price after selling costs, against 63% for March of the Machine.
Side by side
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Draft Booster box | March of the Machine Draft Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Rip it | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $329€293 | $174€155 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $445€397 | $110€98 |
| Cards ÷ price | 136% | 63% |
| Boxes that lose money | 11 of 100 boxes | 96 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $438€391 | $107€96 |
| 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 | June 23, 2023 | April 21, 2023 |
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