Pokémon Japan Storm Emeralda vs Abyss Eye booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Storm Emeralda comes closer: its cards are worth 37% of its price after selling costs, against 27% for Abyss Eye.
Side by side
| Storm Emeralda booster box | Abyss Eye booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $80€72 | $67€60 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $30€26 | $18€16 |
| Cards ÷ price | 37% | 27% |
| Boxes that lose money | 95 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $16€15 | $9€8 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 2 of 100 boxes | Mega Ultra Rare (MUR): 2 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 30 packs of 5 cards | 30 packs of 5 cards |
| Released | July 31, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
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