Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box vs booster bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but the booster bundle comes closer: its cards are worth 49% of its price after selling costs, against 42% for the Elite Trainer Box.
Side by side
| Elite Trainer Box | Booster bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $147€132 | $85€76 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $63€56 | $42€37 |
| Cards ÷ price | 42% | 49% |
| Boxes that lose money | 91 of 100 boxes | 86 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $43€38 | $22€20 |
| Rarest pull | RGB Rare: 1 in 445 boxes | RGB Rare: 1 in 667 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 6 cards | 6 packs of 6 cards |
| Released | September 16, 2026 | September 16, 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