Pokémon Phantasmal Flames vs Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Phantasmal Flames comes closer: its cards are worth 28% of its price after selling costs, against 17% for Mega Evolution.
Side by side
| Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box | Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $101€90 | $108€96 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $28€25 | $19€17 |
| Cards ÷ price | 28% | 17% |
| Boxes that lose money | 97 of 100 boxes | 97 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $5€5 | $8€7 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Hyper Rare: 1 in 139 boxes | Mega Hyper Rare: 1 in 139 boxes |
| Packs | 9 packs of 11 cards | 9 packs of 11 cards |
| Released | November 14, 2025 | September 26, 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