Magic Tarkir: Dragonstorm Play Booster box vs Collector Booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but the Play Booster box comes closer: its cards are worth 59% of its price after selling costs, against 51% for the Collector Booster box.
Side by side
| Play Booster box | Collector Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $162€144 | $538€480 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $95€85 | $273€244 |
| Cards ÷ price | 59% | 51% |
| Boxes that lose money | 92 of 100 boxes | 85 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $89€79 | $182€163 |
| Rarest pull | Foil showcase, borderless or extended-art mythic: 3 of 100 boxes | Special foil: 22 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 14 cards | 12 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | April 11, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
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