Magic 2013 vs Avacyn Restored bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Magic 2013 comes closer: its cards are worth 21% of its price after selling costs, against 20% for Avacyn Restored.
Side by side
| Magic 2013 bundle | Avacyn Restored bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $83€74 | $177€158 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $17€15 | $36€32 |
| Cards ÷ price | 21% | 20% |
| Boxes that lose money | more than 99 of 100 boxes | more than 99 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $15€13 | $28€25 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 4 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 4 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 15 cards | 9 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | July 13, 2012 | May 4, 2012 |
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