Pokémon Japan Shiny Star V vs Amazing Volt Tackle booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Shiny Star V comes closer: its cards are worth 66% of its price after selling costs, against 50% for Amazing Volt Tackle.
Side by side
| Shiny Star V booster box | Amazing Volt Tackle booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $130€116 | $119€106 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $86€77 | $59€53 |
| Cards ÷ price | 66% | 50% |
| Boxes that lose money | 82 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $45€40 | $53€48 |
| Rarest pull | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes | Ultra Rare (UR, gold): 10 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 10 packs of 10 cards | 30 packs of 5 cards |
| Released | November 20, 2020 | September 18, 2020 |
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