Yu-Gi-Oh! Blazing Vortex vs Genesis Impact booster box: which is worth opening?
Genesis Impact is the better box to open: its cards are worth 105% of its price after selling costs, against 36% for Blazing Vortex.
Side by side
| Blazing Vortex booster box | Genesis Impact booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Toss-up |
| Box price today | $29€26 | $39€34 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $10€9 | $40€36 |
| Cards ÷ price | 36% | 105% |
| Boxes that lose money | 93 of 100 boxes | 50 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $7€6 | $39€34 |
| Rarest pull | Starlight Rare: 8 of 100 boxes | Collector's Rare: 64 of 100 boxes |
| Packs | 24 packs of 9 cards | 24 packs of 7 cards |
| Released | February 4, 2021 | December 3, 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