Pokémon Japan Ruler of the Black Flame vs Pokémon Card 151 booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Pokémon Card 151 comes closer: its cards are worth 42% of its price after selling costs, against 22% for Ruler of the Black Flame.
Side by side
| Ruler of the Black Flame booster box | Pokémon Card 151 booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $116€104 | $259€231 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $25€22 | $108€96 |
| Cards ÷ price | 22% | 42% |
| Boxes that lose money | 97 of 100 boxes | 96 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $17€15 | $84€75 |
| Rarest pull | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 5 cards | 20 packs of 7 cards |
| Released | July 28, 2023 | June 16, 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