Magic Zendikar vs Magic 2010 bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Magic 2010 comes closer: its cards are worth 10% of its price after selling costs, against 1.6% for Zendikar.
Side by side
| Zendikar bundle | Magic 2010 bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $2,802€2,500 | $242€216 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $44€39 | $25€22 |
| Cards ÷ price | 1.6% | 10% |
| Boxes that lose money | 100 of 100 boxes | 100 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $41€36 | $23€20 |
| Rarest pull | Foil mythic rare: 3 of 100 boxes | Foil mythic rare: 3 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 8 packs of 15 cards | 8 packs of 15 cards |
| Released | October 2, 2009 | July 17, 2009 |
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