Pokémon 30th Celebration vs Pitch Black booster bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but 30th Celebration comes closer: its cards are worth 49% of its price after selling costs, against 24% for Pitch Black.
Side by side
| 30th Celebration booster bundle | Pitch Black booster bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $85€76 | $43€39 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $42€37 | $10€9 |
| Cards ÷ price | 49% | 24% |
| Boxes that lose money | 86 of 100 boxes | 96 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $22€20 | $3€3 |
| Rarest pull | RGB Rare: 1 in 667 boxes | Mega Hyper Rare: 1 in 186 boxes |
| Packs | 6 packs of 6 cards | 6 packs of 11 cards |
| Released | September 16, 2026 | July 17, 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