Magic Modern Masters 2017 vs Aether Revolt Draft Booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Modern Masters 2017 comes closer: its cards are worth 57% of its price after selling costs, against 30% for Aether Revolt.
Side by side
| Modern Masters 2017 Draft Booster box | Aether Revolt Draft Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $271€242 | $151€134 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $154€137 | $45€40 |
| Cards ÷ price | 57% | 30% |
| Boxes that lose money | 99 of 100 boxes | 100 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $150€134 | $43€39 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 19 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 14 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 15 cards | 36 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | March 17, 2017 | January 20, 2017 |
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