Pokémon Japan Glory of Team Rocket vs Heat Wave Arena booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Heat Wave Arena comes closer: its cards are worth 42% of its price after selling costs, against 27% for Glory of Team Rocket.
Side by side
| Glory of Team Rocket booster box | Heat Wave Arena booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $85€75 | $68€60 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $23€20 | $28€25 |
| Cards ÷ price | 27% | 42% |
| Boxes that lose money | 96 of 100 boxes | 93 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $13€11 | $18€16 |
| Rarest pull | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 5 cards | 30 packs of 5 cards |
| Released | April 18, 2025 | March 14, 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