Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of the Elements vs Tactical Masters booster box: which is worth opening?
Neither is worth opening at today's prices, but Tactical Masters comes closer: its cards are worth 72% of its price after selling costs, against 54% for Power of the Elements.
Side by side
| Power of the Elements booster box | Tactical Masters booster box | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Keep it sealed | Keep it sealed |
| Box price today | $59€53 | $37€33 |
| Cards inside, after selling costs | $32€28 | $27€24 |
| Cards ÷ price | 54% | 72% |
| Boxes that lose money | 94 of 100 boxes | 82 of 100 boxes |
| A typical box (median) | $27€24 | $23€20 |
| 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 | August 4, 2022 | June 30, 2022 |
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