Pokémon Mega Evolution vs Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Black Bolt comes closer: its cards are worth 43% of its price after selling costs, against 17% for Mega Evolution.
Side by side
| Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box | Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $108€96 | $121€108 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $19€17 | $52€46 |
| Cards ÷ price | 17% | 43% |
| Boxes that lose money | 97 of 100 boxes | 94 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $8€7 | $26€23 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Hyper Rare: 1 in 139 boxes | Black White Rare: 2 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 11 cards | 9 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