Pokémon Paradox Rift vs 151 Elite Trainer Box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but 151 comes closer: its cards are worth 22% of its price after selling costs, against 14% for Paradox Rift.
Side by side
| Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box | 151 Elite Trainer Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $105€94 | $452€403 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $15€13 | $101€90 |
| Cards ÷ price | 14% | 22% |
| Boxes that lose money | 99 of 100 boxes | 97 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $8€8 | $73€65 |
| Rarest pull | Hyper Rare: 10 of 100 boxes | Hyper Rare: 16 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 11 cards | 9 packs of 11 cards |
| Released | November 3, 2023 | September 22, 2023 |
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