Pokémon Mega Evolution vs Black Bolt booster bundle: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Black Bolt comes closer: its cards are worth 40% of its price after selling costs, against 24% for Mega Evolution.
Side by side
| Mega Evolution booster bundle | Black Bolt booster bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $52€46 | $86€77 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $12€11 | $34€31 |
| Cards ÷ price | 24% | 40% |
| Boxes that lose money | 96 of 100 boxes | 95 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $5€4 | $14€12 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Hyper Rare: 1 in 209 boxes | Black White Rare: 1 in 84 boxes |
| Packs | 6 packs of 11 cards | 6 packs of 11 cards |
| Released | September 26, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
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