Pokémon Japan Black Bolt vs White Flare booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but White Flare comes closer: its cards are worth 56% of its price after selling costs, against 53% for Black Bolt.
Side by side
| Black Bolt booster box | White Flare booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $83€74 | $82€73 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $44€39 | $46€41 |
| Cards ÷ price | 53% | 56% |
| Boxes that lose money | 91 of 100 boxes | 92 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $31€28 | $31€28 |
| Rarest pull | Black White Rare (BWR): 4 of 100 boxes | Black White Rare (BWR): 4 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 20 packs of 7 cards | 20 packs of 7 cards |
| Released | June 6, 2025 | June 6, 2025 |
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