Pokémon 151 vs Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but 151 comes closer: its cards are worth 22% of its price after selling costs, against 7.5% for Obsidian Flames.
Side by side
| 151 Elite Trainer Box | Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $452€403 | $234€209 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $101€90 | $18€16 |
| Cards ÷ price | 22% | 7.5% |
| Boxes that lose money | 97 of 100 boxes | 100 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $73€65 | $8€7 |
| Rarest pull | Hyper Rare: 16 of 100 boxes | Hyper Rare: 16 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 11 cards | 9 packs of 11 cards |
| Released | September 22, 2023 | August 11, 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