Magic The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth vs March of the Machine Set 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 106% of its price after selling costs, against 53% for March of the Machine.
Side by side
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Set Booster box | March of the Machine Set Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Toss-up | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $358€319 | $200€179 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $380€339 | $107€95 |
| Cards ÷ price | 106% | 53% |
| Boxes that lose money | 44 of 100 boxes | 99 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $371€331 | $104€93 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 28 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 28 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 13 cards | 30 packs of 13 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