Magic March of the Machine: The Aftermath vs March of the Machine bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but March of the Machine comes closer: its cards are worth 46% of its price after selling costs, against 46% for March of the Machine: The Aftermath.
Side by side
| March of the Machine: The Aftermath bundle | March of the Machine bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $44€39 | $62€55 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $20€18 | $28€25 |
| Cards ÷ price | 46% | 46% |
| Boxes that lose money | 94 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $18€16 | $25€23 |
| Rarest pull | Foil rare: 77 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 8 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 8 packs of 5 cards | 8 packs of 13 cards |
| Released | May 12, 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