Pokémon 30th Celebration vs Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but 30th Celebration comes closer: its cards are worth 42% of its price after selling costs, against 19% for Pitch Black.
Side by side
| 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box | Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $147€132 | $80€72 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $63€56 | $16€14 |
| Cards ÷ price | 42% | 19% |
| Boxes that lose money | 91 of 100 boxes | 97 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $43€38 | $7€6 |
| Rarest pull | RGB Rare: 1 in 445 boxes | Mega Hyper Rare: 1 in 124 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 6 cards | 9 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