Magic Reality Fracture vs The Hobbit Collector Booster box: which is worth opening?
Reality Fracture is the better box to open: its cards are worth 105% of its price after selling costs, against 40% for The Hobbit.
Side by side
| Reality Fracture Collector Booster box | The Hobbit Collector Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Toss-up | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $379€338 | $667€595 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $398€355 | $266€237 |
| Cards ÷ price | 105% | 40% |
| Boxes that lose money | 58 of 100 boxes | more than 99 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $334€298 | $255€227 |
| Rarest pull | Special foil: 11 of 100 boxes | Foil showcase, borderless or extended-art mythic: 87 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 12 packs of 15 cards | 12 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | October 2, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
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