Yu-Gi-Oh! Pharaonic Guardian vs Metal Raiders booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Pharaonic Guardian comes closer: its cards are worth 19% of its price after selling costs, against 15% for Metal Raiders.
Side by side
| Pharaonic Guardian booster box | Metal Raiders booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $1,548€1,382 | $560€499 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $302€269 | $84€75 |
| Cards ÷ price | 19% | 15% |
| Boxes that lose money | 100 of 100 boxes | 100 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $296€264 | $81€72 |
| Rarest pull | – | – |
| Packs | 24 packs of 9 cards | 24 packs of 9 cards |
| Released | July 18, 2003 | July 11, 2003 |
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