Union Arena KAGURABACHI vs Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition 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 35% for KAGURABACHI.
Side by side
| KAGURABACHI booster box | Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Toss-up |
| Box price today | $476€424 | $141€125 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $169€150 | $131€117 |
| Cards ÷ price | 35% | 93% |
| Boxes that lose money | 95 of 100 boxes | 75 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $92€82 | $52€46 |
| 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 | February 27, 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