Pokémon Japan Mask of Change vs Crimson Haze booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Crimson Haze comes closer: its cards are worth 47% of its price after selling costs, against 33% for Mask of Change.
Side by side
| Mask of Change booster box | Crimson Haze booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $64€57 | $63€56 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $21€19 | $29€26 |
| Cards ÷ price | 33% | 47% |
| Boxes that lose money | 97 of 100 boxes | 90 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $17€15 | $14€13 |
| 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 26, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
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