Pokémon Phantasmal Flames vs Mega Evolution booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Phantasmal Flames comes closer: its cards are worth 33% of its price after selling costs, against 29% for Mega Evolution.
Side by side
| Phantasmal Flames booster box | Mega Evolution booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $336€300 | $253€226 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $111€99 | $74€66 |
| Cards ÷ price | 33% | 29% |
| Boxes that lose money | 91 of 100 boxes | 98 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $36€32 | $51€45 |
| Rarest pull | Mega Hyper Rare: 3 of 100 boxes | Mega Hyper Rare: 3 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 36 packs of 11 cards | 36 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