Magic Murders at Karlov Manor vs The Lost Caverns of Ixalan bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Murders at Karlov Manor comes closer: its cards are worth 75% of its price after selling costs, against 28% for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
Side by side
| Murders at Karlov Manor bundle | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $42€37 | $113€101 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $31€28 | $32€28 |
| Cards ÷ price | 75% | 28% |
| Boxes that lose money | 74 of 100 boxes | 99 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $28€25 | $22€20 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 9 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 8 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 14 cards | 8 packs of 13 cards |
| Released | February 9, 2024 | November 17, 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