Union Arena Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition vs Sword Art Online Vol.2 booster box: which is worth opening?
Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition is the better box to open: its cards are worth 93% of its price after selling costs, against 87% for Sword Art Online Vol.2.
Side by side
| Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition booster box | Sword Art Online Vol.2 booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Toss-up | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $141€125 | $109€97 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $131€117 | $95€85 |
| Cards ÷ price | 93% | 87% |
| Boxes that lose money | 75 of 100 boxes | 70 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $52€46 | $14€13 |
| Rarest pull | Alt-art parallel (★ / ★★): 66 of 100 boxes | Alt-art parallel (★ / ★★): 66 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 16 packs of 12 cards | 16 packs of 12 cards |
| Released | January 30, 2026 | January 30, 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