Magic Theros vs Magic 2014 bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Magic 2014 comes closer: its cards are worth 38% of its price after selling costs, against 31% for Theros.
Side by side
| Theros bundle | Magic 2014 bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $61€54 | $55€49 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $19€17 | $21€19 |
| Cards ÷ price | 31% | 38% |
| Boxes that lose money | 97 of 100 boxes | 96 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $12€11 | $17€15 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 4 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 4 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 15 cards | 9 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | September 27, 2013 | July 19, 2013 |
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