Pokémon Japan Nihil Zero vs MEGA Dream ex booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Nihil Zero comes closer: its cards are worth 37% of its price after selling costs, against 28% for MEGA Dream ex.
Side by side
| Nihil Zero booster box | MEGA Dream ex booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $48€43 | $91€81 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $18€16 | $26€23 |
| Cards ÷ price | 37% | 28% |
| Boxes that lose money | 92 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $11€10 | $13€12 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 2 of 100 boxes | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 1 in 133 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 5 cards | 10 packs of 10 cards |
| Released | January 23, 2026 | November 28, 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