Pokémon Rebel Clash vs Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Sword & Shield comes closer: its cards are worth 6.2% of its price after selling costs, against 2.6% for Rebel Clash.
Side by side
| Rebel Clash Elite Trainer Box | Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $334€298 | $315€281 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $9€8 | $19€17 |
| Cards ÷ price | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| Boxes that lose money | 100 of 100 boxes | 100 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $6€6 | $14€13 |
| Rarest pull | Rainbow Rare: 7 of 100 boxes | Rainbow Rare: 7 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 8 packs of 11 cards | 8 packs of 11 cards |
| Released | May 1, 2020 | February 7, 2020 |
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