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Calculated from last-sold market prices, not TCGPlayer median
See which boxes pay for themselves — ranked by expected value per dollar spent.
| # | Box | Type | Price | EV | EV Ratio | 30d Trend | |
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Expected value (EV) is the total market value of all singles you can expect to pull from a sealed box. SpellBook Finance calculates EV using last-sold market prices on TCGPlayer — the price cards actually trade for, not the lowest listing or median asking price.
The EV ratio divides the total expected value by the box's current market price. A ratio above 1.0x means the singles inside are worth more than the box costs — making it potentially profitable to open.
Most EV calculators use TCGPlayer median or low prices, which overstate what you'll actually receive when selling. Our last-sold approach gives a more realistic picture of what your pulls are worth on the open market.
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What is booster box expected value (EV)?
Expected value (EV) is the total market value of all singles you can expect to pull from a sealed box. SpellBook Finance calculates EV from current TCGPlayer last-sold prices across every possible card in the product.
How is EV ratio calculated?
EV ratio divides the total expected value of the singles inside by the box's market price. A ratio above 1.0x means the cards inside are worth more than the box costs, making it potentially profitable to open.
Why use last-sold prices instead of TCGPlayer median?
Most EV calculators use median listing prices, which reflect what sellers are asking — not what buyers are paying. Last-sold prices show actual completed transactions, giving a more accurate picture of what your pulls are realistically worth.
Which MTG boxes have the best EV right now?
Box EV changes daily as card prices shift. Check the rankings table above for the current top boxes by EV ratio. Collector boosters and premium sets tend to have higher EV ratios, but play and draft boosters can also be profitable.
How often are EV rankings updated?
EV rankings are recomputed daily using the latest TCGPlayer market prices. Prices can shift significantly after set releases, reprint announcements, or metagame changes.