$84€75todayIs an Ascended Heroes booster bundle worth opening?
Market price today
$84.02€74.96
- Lowest listing
- $43.71€39
- Per pack
- $14.00€12.49
Keep it sealed$27€24 of cards inside, after selling costs
Why we'd keep it sealed
The cards inside are worth $27€24 after selling costs. The box costs $84€75.
On average you lose $57€51 per box. Buying the singles you want is cheaper.
Pull rates are still uncertain. The real value could be anywhere from $22€20 to $35€32.
No prices yet for: Mega Attack Rare, Basic Energy. We count them as worth nothing.
If you opened 100 boxes
- 4 make money
- 96 lose money
A typical box is worth $6€5. 1 in 10 boxes is worth $37€33 or more, and 1 in 10 is worth $1€1 or less.
Ascended Heroes EV: the math, per box
From the price of every card to what you'd actually keep.
Per box of 6 packs
- Box price today
- $84€75
- Cards inside, at market prices
- $36€32
- Selling costs and bulk
- −$9−€8
- Cards inside, after selling costs
- $27€24
- Compared with the box price
- −$57−€51
From 100,000 simulated boxes. Selling costs: 5% fee, $0.28€0.25 per card sold, cards under $1.12€1.00 go to bulk at $0.01€0.01.
- Cards inside, at market prices
- The average value of everything in a box, with each card at today's market price.
- Selling costs and bulk
- Marketplace fees and postage for every card worth selling. Cheap cards go to bulk for a few cents.
- Cards inside, after selling costs
- What an average box puts in your pocket once everything is sold.
- Compared with the box price
- Plus means the average box is worth more than it costs. Minus means it's worth less.
What the box costs
Today's market price, and how the box price and the cards inside have moved.
- Market price today
- $84.02€74.96$14.00€12.49 per pack
- Lowest listing
- $43.71€39
The price history starts on the day live prices switch on, and grows by one point a day.
What 100,000 simulated boxes were worth
Every box is different. This is how the value of each simulated box came out, after selling costs.
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| Box value | Boxes out of 100 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Under $11€10 | 75 of 100 | Lose money |
| $11€10 to $17€15 | 9 of 100 | Lose money |
| $17€15 to $22€20 | 3 of 100 | Lose money |
| $22€20 to $28€25 | 1 in 99 | Lose money |
| $28€25 to $34€30 | 1 in 99 | Lose money |
| $34€30 to $39€35 | 1 in 82 | Lose money |
| $39€35 to $45€40 | 1 in 132 | Lose money |
| $45€40 to $50€45 | 1 in 116 | Lose money |
| $50€45 to $56€50 | 1 in 93 | Lose money |
| $56€50 to $62€55 | 1 in 91 | Lose money |
| $62€55 to $67€60 | 1 in 153 | Lose money |
| $67€60 to $73€65 | 1 in 441 | Lose money |
| $73€65 to $78€70 | 1 in 420 | Lose money |
| $78€70 to $84€75 | 1 in 526 | Lose money |
| $84€75 to $90€80 | 1 in 1,205 | Make money |
| $90€80 to $95€85 | 1 in 870 | Make money |
| $95€85 to $101€90 | 1 in 417 | Make money |
| $101€90 to $106€95 | 1 in 909 | Make money |
| $106€95 to $112€100 | 1 in 2,000 | Make money |
| $112€100 to $118€105 | 1 in 510 | Make money |
| $118€105 to $123€110 | 1 in 775 | Make money |
| $123€110 to $129€115 | 1 in 621 | Make money |
| $129€115 to $134€120 | 1 in 549 | Make money |
| $134€120 to $140€125 | 1 in 1,754 | Make money |
| $140€125 to $146€130 | 1 in 4,545 | Make money |
| $146€130 to $151€135 | 1 in 5,882 | Make money |
| $151€135 to $157€140 | 1 in 16,667 | Make money |
| $157€140 to $162€145 | 1 in 11,111 | Make money |
| $162€145 to $168€150 | 1 in 20,000 | Make money |
| $168€150 to $174€155 | 1 in 25,000 | Make money |
| $174€155 to $179€160 | 1 in 25,000 | Make money |
| $179€160 to $185€165 | 1 in 16,667 | Make money |
| $185€165 to $190€170 | 1 in 16,667 | Make money |
| $190€170 to $196€175 | 1 in 50,000 | Make money |
| $196€175 to $202€180 | 1 in 100,000 | Make money |
| $202€180 to $207€185 | 0 of 100 | Make money |
| $207€185 or more | 3 of 100 | Make money |
Where the value comes from
The average box, split by card type. Most of the value often sits in cards you'll rarely see.
| Card type | How many per box | Average card after selling costs | Adds to the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare1 in 12 boxes | 1 in 12 boxes | $188.99€168.62 | |
| Illustration Rare1 in 1.5 boxes | 1 in 1.5 boxes | $6.36€5.67 | |
| Mega Hyper Rare1 in 90 boxes | 1 in 90 boxes | $332.41€296.58 | |
| Ultra Rare1 in 3.5 boxes | 1 in 3.5 boxes | $3.42€3.05 | |
| Double Rare1.2 per box | 1.2 per box | $0.80€0.71 | |
| Reverse Holo11 per box | 11 per box | $0.05€0.05 | |
| Common24 per box | 24 per box | $0.01€0.01 | |
| Uncommon18 per box | 18 per box | $0.01€0.01 | |
| Rare4.3 per box | 4.3 per box | $0.01€0.01 | |
| Mega Attack Rare1 in 4.8 boxes | 1 in 4.8 boxes | No price yet | |
| Basic Energy6.0 per box | 6.0 per box | No price yet | |
| Total | $27€24 |
Chance of a big pull
How often a box has at least one of the rarest cards.
- Illustration Rare 51of 100 boxes Full-card alternate artwork of a regular Pokémon (one gold star). 1 in 1.5 boxes$6.36€5.67 each
- Mega Attack Rare 19of 100 boxes 1 in 4.8 boxesNo price yet
- Special Illustration Rare 8of 100 boxes Full-card alternate artwork of a Pokémon ex or Supporter (two gold stars): the big chase cards of modern sets. 1 in 12 boxes$189€169 each
- Mega Hyper Rare 1 in 91boxes Gold Mega Evolution Pokémon ex with unique art, one or two per set and only about 1 in 1,000 packs or rarer. 1 in 90 boxes$332€297 each
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| Card type | Boxes with at least one | On average | Boxes for one specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration RareFull-card alternate artwork of a regular Pokémon (one gold star). | 51 of 100 | 1 in 1.5 boxes | 49 |
| Mega Attack Rare | 19 of 100 | 1 in 4.8 boxes | |
| Special Illustration RareFull-card alternate artwork of a Pokémon ex or Supporter (two gold stars): the big chase cards of modern sets. | 8 of 100 | 1 in 12 boxes | 256 |
| Mega Hyper RareGold Mega Evolution Pokémon ex with unique art, one or two per set and only about 1 in 1,000 packs or rarer. | 1 in 91 | 1 in 90 boxes | 180 |
If card prices fall
Prices often drop in the weeks after a set comes out. This is the same box with cheaper cards and the same box price.
| Card prices | Cards inside, after costs | Compared with the box | Boxes that lose money | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today's prices | $27€24 | −$57−€51 | 96 of 100 | Keep it sealed |
| 25% lower | $20€18 | −$64−€57 | 96 of 100 | Keep it sealed |
| 50% lower | $13€12 | −$71−€63 | 97 of 100 | Keep it sealed |
| 75% lower | $7€6 | −$77−€69 | 98 of 100 | Keep it sealed |
Ascended Heroes pull rates
Where each number comes from, and how sure we are. Sources checked on October 15, 2026.
| Card type | How often | Likely range | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common slots, 4 per pack | |||
| Common | 24 per box | Pack layout | |
| Uncommon slots, 3 per pack | |||
| Uncommon | 18 per box | Pack layout | |
| Reverse holo slots, 1 per pack | |||
| Reverse Holo | 6.0 per box | Pack layout | |
| Foil slot, 1 per pack | |||
| Illustration Rare | 1 in 1.5 boxes | 1 in 1.2 to 1.8 boxes | Published estimate, PokeBeach forums: Ascended Heroes pull rates |
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 in 12 boxes | 1 in 8.4 to 16 boxes | Published estimate, PokeBeach forums: Ascended Heroes pull rates |
| Mega Hyper Rare | 1 in 90 boxes | 1 in 42 to 194 boxes | Published estimate, PokeBeach forums: Ascended Heroes pull rates |
| Reverse Holo | 5.2 per box | The rest of the slot | |
| Rare slot, 1 per pack | |||
| Double Rare | 1.2 per box | 1.0 to 1.5 per box | Published estimate, PokeBeach forums: Ascended Heroes pull rates |
| Ultra Rare | 1 in 3.5 boxes | 1 in 2.7 to 4.5 boxes | Published estimate, PokeBeach forums: Ascended Heroes pull rates |
| Mega Attack Rare | 1 in 4.8 boxes | 1 in 3.7 to 6.2 boxes | Published estimate, PokeBeach forums: Ascended Heroes pull rates |
| Rare | 4.3 per box | The rest of the slot | |
| Energy slot, 1 per pack | |||
| Basic Energy | 6.0 per box | Pack layout | |
Most valuable Ascended Heroes cards
The 30 most valuable cards in the set, and what you'd keep after selling one.
| Card | Card type | Market price | After selling costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu ex (276) | Special Illustration Rare | $1,197.89€1,068.78 | $1,137.71€1,015.09 |
| Mega Gengar ex (284) | Special Illustration Rare | $1,109.69€990.09 | $1,053.93€940.34 |
| Mega Dragonite ex (290) | Special Illustration Rare | $488.44€435.80 | $463.74€413.76 |
| Mega Charizard Y ex (294) | Mega Hyper Rare | $463.61€413.64 | $440.15€392.71 |
| Pikachu ex (277) | Special Illustration Rare | $351.37€313.50 | $333.52€297.58 |
| Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex (281) | Special Illustration Rare | $285.93€255.11 | $271.35€242.10 |
| Mega Dragonite ex (295) | Mega Hyper Rare | $236.79€211.27 | $224.67€200.46 |
| Lillie's Clefairy ex (280) | Special Illustration Rare | $132.70€118.40 | $125.79€112.23 |
| N's Zoroark ex (286) | Special Illustration Rare | $119.75€106.84 | $113.48€101.25 |
| Mega Feraligatr ex (274) | Special Illustration Rare | $99.33€88.62 | $94.08€83.94 |
| Mega Meganium ex (272) | Special Illustration Rare | $79.88€71.27 | $75.61€67.46 |
| Steven's Metagross ex (289) | Special Illustration Rare | $63.74€56.87 | $60.27€53.78 |
| Mega Froslass ex (275) | Special Illustration Rare | $61.98€55.30 | $58.60€52.29 |
| Psyduck (226) | Illustration Rare | $56.06€50.02 | $52.98€47.27 |
| Fezandipiti ex (288) | Special Illustration Rare | $51.56€46.00 | $48.70€43.45 |
| Mega Hawlucha ex (283) | Special Illustration Rare | $46.95€41.89 | $44.32€39.55 |
| Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex (287) | Special Illustration Rare | $45.84€40.90 | $43.27€38.61 |
| Mega Emboar ex (273) | Special Illustration Rare | $45.19€40.32 | $42.65€38.05 |
| Iono's Bellibolt ex (279) | Special Illustration Rare | $37.15€33.15 | $35.02€31.24 |
| Mega Diancie ex (282) | Special Illustration Rare | $35.99€32.11 | $33.91€30.25 |
| Mega Scrafty ex (285) | Special Illustration Rare | $35.46€31.64 | $33.41€29.81 |
| Mega Dragonite ex (271) | Ultra Rare | $31.77€28.35 | $29.91€26.68 |
| Iris's Fighting Spirit (292) | Special Illustration Rare | $27.65€24.67 | $25.99€23.19 |
| Mega Eelektross ex (278) | Special Illustration Rare | $27.59€24.62 | $25.93€23.14 |
| Canari (291) | Special Illustration Rare | $21.53€19.21 | $20.17€18.00 |
| Surfer (293) | Special Illustration Rare | $17.50€15.61 | $16.34€14.58 |
| Erika's Tangela (218) | Illustration Rare | $14.00€12.49 | $13.02€11.62 |
| Team Rocket's Mimikyu (238) | Illustration Rare | $13.29€11.86 | $12.35€11.02 |
| Mega Froslass ex (265) | Ultra Rare | $8.48€7.57 | $7.78€6.94 |
| Marill (232) | Illustration Rare | $8.05€7.18 | $7.36€6.57 |
How we work this out
We price every card at its market value, take off the selling costs above, and open 100,000 virtual boxes slot by slot using the pull rates in the table. The verdict compares the cards with the box price and checks how often a box loses money.
More Pokémon boxes
- Pokémon Perfect Order Keep it sealed $62€56 of cards for a $206€183 box 99 of 100 boxes lose money
- Pokémon Perfect OrderBooster bundle Keep it sealed $10€9 of cards for a $42€37 box 94 of 100 boxes lose money
- Pokémon Perfect OrderElite Trainer Box Keep it sealed $16€14 of cards for a $68€60 box 97 of 100 boxes lose money
- Pokémon Ascended HeroesElite Trainer Box Keep it sealed $41€37 of cards for a $142€127 box 95 of 100 boxes lose money
- Pokémon Phantasmal Flames Keep it sealed $111€99 of cards for a $336€300 box 91 of 100 boxes lose money
- Pokémon Phantasmal FlamesBooster bundle Keep it sealed $19€17 of cards for a $68€60 box 98 of 100 boxes lose money
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