Pokémon Japan Raging Surf vs Ruler of the Black Flame booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Raging Surf comes closer: its cards are worth 42% of its price after selling costs, against 22% for Ruler of the Black Flame.
Side by side
| Raging Surf booster box | Ruler of the Black Flame booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $68€61 | $116€104 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $29€26 | $25€22 |
| Cards ÷ price | 42% | 22% |
| Boxes that lose money | 96 of 100 boxes | 97 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $25€23 | $17€15 |
| 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 | September 22, 2023 | July 28, 2023 |
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