Q&A
Is a Pokémon booster box worth it?
Updated October 23, 2026 · By the PullMeter team
It depends on the box price and the set. Compare the box's expected value (EV) with what you'd pay. For sets with cited odds, the average value of the hits per pack is:
- Scarlet & Violet: $2.20 per pack in hits, or $79.34 across 36 packs
- 151: $7.93 per pack in hits, or $285.32 across 36 packs
That counts only the hit rarities, so add the bulk value on top. The typical box opens below the average. Our data source has no sealed prices, so enter the price you'd pay in the open vs sealed calculator, and see the math. Information only.