Pokémon Japan 25th Anniversary Collection vs Fusion Arts booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but 25th Anniversary Collection comes closer: its cards are worth 70% of its price after selling costs, against 16% for Fusion Arts.
Side by side
| 25th Anniversary Collection booster box | Fusion Arts booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $292€261 | $236€210 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $203€181 | $37€33 |
| Cards ÷ price | 70% | 16% |
| Boxes that lose money | 94 of 100 boxes | 98 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $198€177 | $10€9 |
| Rarest pull | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 5 of 100 boxes | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 5 cards | 30 packs of 5 cards |
| Released | October 22, 2021 | September 24, 2021 |
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