€1,622todayIs an Evolving Skies booster display worth opening?
Cardmarket today
€1,622.08
- Lowest listing
- €1,079
- Per pack
- €45.06
Keep it sealed€175 of cards inside, after selling costs
Why we'd keep it sealed
The cards inside are worth €175 after selling costs. The box costs €1,622.
On average you lose €1,447 per box. Buying the singles you want is cheaper.
Some pull rates are estimates, so the real value is likely between €160 and €194.
No prices yet for: Basic Energy. We count them as €0.
If you opened 100 boxes
- 2 make money
- 98 lose money
A typical box is worth €61. 1 in 10 boxes is worth €433 or more, and 1 in 10 is worth €21 or less.
The math, per box
From the price of every card to what you'd actually keep.
Per box of 36 packs
- Box price on Cardmarket
- €1,622
- Cards inside, at market prices
- €210
- Selling costs and bulk
- −€35
- Cards inside, after selling costs
- €175
- Compared with the box price
- −€1,447
From 100,000 simulated boxes. Selling costs: 5% fee, €0.25 per card sold, cards under €1.00 go to bulk at €0.01.
- Cards inside, at market prices
- The average value of everything in a box, with each card at its price on Cardmarket today.
- Selling costs and bulk
- Cardmarket's fee 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 price on Cardmarket, and how the box price and the cards inside have moved.
- Cardmarket today
- €1,622.08€45.06 per pack
- Lowest listing
- €1,079
- Box price on Cardmarket
- Cards inside, after selling costs
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| Day | Box price | Cards inside, after costs |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | €1,622.08 | €174.78 |
| 14 October 2026 | €1,622.08 | €175.21 |
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 €72 | 56 of 100 | Lose money |
| €72 to €122 | 12 of 100 | Lose money |
| €122 to €172 | 8 of 100 | Lose money |
| €172 to €222 | 4 of 100 | Lose money |
| €222 to €272 | 2 of 100 | Lose money |
| €272 to €322 | 4 of 100 | Lose money |
| €322 to €372 | 2 of 100 | Lose money |
| €372 to €422 | 1 in 85 | Lose money |
| €422 to €472 | 4 of 100 | Lose money |
| €472 to €522 | 1 in 75 | Lose money |
| €522 to €572 | 1 in 132 | Lose money |
| €572 to €622 | 1 in 219 | Lose money |
| €622 to €672 | 1 in 500 | Lose money |
| €672 to €722 | 1 in 345 | Lose money |
| €722 to €772 | 1 in 493 | Lose money |
| €772 to €822 | 1 in 1,493 | Lose money |
| €822 to €872 | 1 in 667 | Lose money |
| €872 to €922 | 1 in 1,786 | Lose money |
| €922 to €972 | 1 in 2,941 | Lose money |
| €972 to €1,022 | 1 in 3,448 | Lose money |
| €1,022 to €1,072 | 1 in 7,692 | Lose money |
| €1,072 to €1,122 | 1 in 266 | Lose money |
| €1,122 to €1,172 | 1 in 150 | Lose money |
| €1,172 to €1,222 | 1 in 450 | Lose money |
| €1,222 to €1,272 | 1 in 826 | Lose money |
| €1,272 to €1,322 | 1 in 2,041 | Lose money |
| €1,322 to €1,372 | 1 in 3,448 | Lose money |
| €1,372 to €1,422 | 1 in 1,136 | Lose money |
| €1,422 to €1,472 | 1 in 3,704 | Lose money |
| €1,472 to €1,522 | 1 in 3,333 | Lose money |
| €1,522 to €1,572 | 1 in 1,724 | Lose money |
| €1,572 to €1,622 | 1 in 5,263 | Lose money |
| €1,622 to €1,672 | 1 in 7,692 | Make money |
| €1,672 to €1,722 | 1 in 6,667 | Make money |
| €1,722 or more | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Art VMAX1 in 9.3 boxes | 1 in 9.3 boxes | €601.46 | |
| Alternate Art1 in 2.5 boxes | 1 in 2.5 boxes | €158.99 | |
| Full Art1.0 per box | 1.0 per box | €14.90 | |
| Pokémon VMAX / VSTAR2.0 per box | 2.0 per box | €6.61 | |
| Pokémon V3.8 per box | 3.8 per box | €1.56 | |
| Rainbow Rare1 in 3.3 boxes | 1 in 3.3 boxes | €17.59 | |
| Gold Secret Rare1 in 3.1 boxes | 1 in 3.1 boxes | €8.86 | |
| Common180 per box | 180 per box | €0.01 | |
| Reverse Holo36 per box | 36 per box | €0.04 | |
| Uncommon108 per box | 108 per box | €0.01 | |
| Rare / Holo Rare28 per box | 28 per box | €0.01 | |
| Basic Energy36 per box | 36 per box | No price yet | |
| Total | €175 |
Chance of a big pull
How often a box has at least one of the rarest cards.
- Full Art 64of 100 boxes Full-art Pokémon (EX, GX or V) and full-art Supporter cards. 1.0 per box€15 each
- Alternate Art 33of 100 boxes Full-card alternate artwork of a Pokémon V, the forerunner of today's Special Illustration Rares. 1 in 2.5 boxes€159 each
- Rainbow Rare 26of 100 boxes Rainbow-foil secret rare versions of GX, V, VMAX and Supporter cards. 1 in 3.3 boxes€18 each
- Alternate Art VMAX 10of 100 boxes Alternate-artwork VMAX cards such as Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX, the most valuable Sword & Shield pulls. 1 in 9.3 boxes€601 each
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| Card type | Boxes with at least one | On average | Boxes for one specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full ArtFull-art Pokémon (EX, GX or V) and full-art Supporter cards. | 64 of 100 | 1.0 per box | 27 |
| Alternate ArtFull-card alternate artwork of a Pokémon V, the forerunner of today's Special Illustration Rares. | 33 of 100 | 1 in 2.5 boxes | 28 |
| Rainbow RareRainbow-foil secret rare versions of GX, V, VMAX and Supporter cards. | 26 of 100 | 1 in 3.3 boxes | 53 |
| Alternate Art VMAXAlternate-artwork VMAX cards such as Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX, the most valuable Sword & Shield pulls. | 10 of 100 | 1 in 9.3 boxes | 56 |
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 | €175 | −€1,447 | 98 of 100 | Keep it sealed |
| 25% lower | €131 | −€1,491 | more than 99 of 100 boxes | Keep it sealed |
| 50% lower | €87 | −€1,535 | more than 99 of 100 boxes | Keep it sealed |
| 75% lower | €44 | −€1,578 | 100 of 100 | Keep it sealed |
Pull rates we used
Where each number comes from, and how sure we are. Sources checked on 14 October 2026.
| Card type | How often | Likely range | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common slots, 5 per pack | |||
| Common | 180 per box | Pack layout | |
| Uncommon slots, 3 per pack | |||
| Uncommon | 108 per box | Pack layout | |
| Reverse holo slots, 1 per pack | |||
| Reverse Holo | 36 per box | Pack layout | |
| Rare slot, 1 per pack | |||
| Pokémon V | 3.8 per box | 3.3 to 4.3 per box | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Pokémon VMAX / VSTAR | 2.0 per box | 1.8 to 2.3 per box | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Full Art | 1.0 per box | 1 in 1.1 boxes to 1.1 per box | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Alternate Art | 1 in 2.5 boxes | 1 in 2.2 to 2.9 boxes | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Alternate Art VMAX | 1 in 9.3 boxes | 1 in 7.2 to 12 boxes | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Rainbow Rare | 1 in 3.3 boxes | 1 in 2.8 to 3.9 boxes | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Gold Secret Rare | 1 in 3.1 boxes | 1 in 2.7 to 3.5 boxes | Published estimate, TCGplayer (Peter Day): Pokémon TCG: Evolving Skies Pull Rates, 8,000+ packs |
| Rare / Holo Rare | 28 per box | The rest of the slot | |
| Energy slot, 1 per pack | |||
| Basic Energy | 36 per box | Pack layout | |
Most valuable cards
The 30 most valuable cards in the set, and what you'd keep after selling one.
| Card | Card type | Cardmarket price | After selling costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umbreon VMAX (215) | Alternate Art VMAX | €1,805.90 | €1,715.36 |
| Rayquaza VMAX (218) | Alternate Art VMAX | €1,150.19 | €1,092.43 |
| Rayquaza V (194) | Alternate Art | €441.54 | €419.21 |
| Dragonite V (192) | Alternate Art | €422.13 | €400.77 |
| Leafeon VMAX (205) | Alternate Art VMAX | €302.87 | €287.48 |
| Umbreon V (189) | Alternate Art | €288.56 | €273.88 |
| Sylveon VMAX (212) | Alternate Art VMAX | €273.98 | €260.03 |
| Glaceon VMAX (209) | Alternate Art VMAX | €245.11 | €232.60 |
| Espeon V (180) | Alternate Art | €172.76 | €163.87 |
| Glaceon V (175) | Alternate Art | €126.34 | €119.77 |
| Leafeon V (167) | Alternate Art | €122.36 | €115.99 |
| Sylveon V (184) | Alternate Art | €107.69 | €102.06 |
| Noivern V (196) | Alternate Art | €101.01 | €95.71 |
| Rayquaza VMAX (217) | Rainbow Rare | €78.59 | €74.41 |
| Rayquaza V (193) | Full Art | €75.33 | €71.31 |
| Umbreon V (188) | Full Art | €54.92 | €51.92 |
| Dragonite V (191) | Full Art | €51.77 | €48.93 |
| Umbreon VMAX (214) | Rainbow Rare | €46.85 | €44.26 |
| Sylveon VMAX (211) | Rainbow Rare | €34.11 | €32.15 |
| Leafeon VMAX (204) | Rainbow Rare | €29.87 | €28.13 |
| Gyarados VMAX (207) | Rainbow Rare | €27.13 | €25.52 |
| Vaporeon V (172) | Full Art | €26.30 | €24.74 |
| Sylveon V (183) | Full Art | €24.87 | €23.38 |
| Glaceon VMAX (208) | Rainbow Rare | €24.69 | €23.21 |
| Umbreon VMAX (95) | Pokémon VMAX / VSTAR | €24.26 | €22.80 |
| Golurk V (182) | Alternate Art | €23.99 | €22.54 |
| Darkness Energy (236) | Gold Secret Rare | €22.99 | €21.59 |
| Duraludon VMAX (220) | Alternate Art VMAX | €22.20 | €20.84 |
| Leafeon V (166) | Full Art | €21.97 | €20.62 |
| Glaceon V (174) | Full Art | €20.83 | €19.54 |
How we work this out
We price every card at its Cardmarket 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.