Star Wars: Unlimited Ashes of the Empire vs A Lawless Time booster box: which is worth opening?
Ashes of the Empire is the better box to open: its cards are worth 116% of its price after selling costs, against 91% for A Lawless Time.
Side by side
| Ashes of the Empire booster box | A Lawless Time booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Rip it | Toss-up |
| Box price today | $95€85 | $86€77 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $110€98 | $78€70 |
| Cards ÷ price | 116% | 91% |
| Boxes that lose money | 45 of 100 boxes | 70 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $101€90 | $71€63 |
| Rarest pull | Showcase leader: 8 of 100 boxes | Showcase leader: 8 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 16 cards | 24 packs of 16 cards |
| Released | July 17, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
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