Pokémon Japan MEGA Dream ex vs Inferno X booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but MEGA Dream ex comes closer: its cards are worth 28% of its price after selling costs, against 27% for Inferno X.
Side by side
| MEGA Dream ex booster box | Inferno X booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $91€81 | $85€76 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $26€23 | $23€21 |
| Cards ÷ price | 28% | 27% |
| Boxes that lose money | 95 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $13€12 | $6€5 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 1 in 133 boxes | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 2 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 10 packs of 10 cards | 30 packs of 5 cards |
| Released | November 28, 2025 | September 26, 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