Magic The Lost Caverns of Ixalan vs Wilds of Eldraine Set Booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but The Lost Caverns of Ixalan comes closer: its cards are worth 40% of its price after selling costs, against 30% for Wilds of Eldraine.
Side by side
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set Booster box | Wilds of Eldraine Set Booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $296€264 | $368€329 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $118€105 | $112€100 |
| Cards ÷ price | 40% | 30% |
| Boxes that lose money | more than 99 of 100 boxes | more than 99 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $113€101 | $106€95 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 28 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 28 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 13 cards | 30 packs of 13 cards |
| Released | November 17, 2023 | September 8, 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