Pokémon Japan 30th Celebration vs Storm Emeralda booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but 30th Celebration comes closer: its cards are worth 44% of its price after selling costs, against 37% for Storm Emeralda.
Side by side
| 30th Celebration booster box | Storm Emeralda booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $182€162 | $80€72 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $80€71 | $30€26 |
| Cards ÷ price | 44% | 37% |
| Boxes that lose money | 96 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $71€63 | $16€15 |
| Rarest pull | RGB Mew: 1 in 156 boxes | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 2 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 20 packs of 6 cards | 30 packs of 5 cards |
| Released | September 16, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
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