Format guide

What is a booster box and how many packs does it have?

The booster box is the sealed box with an expansion's packs. Here is what it contains, what it costs now and what to check before buying one.

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Contents

What a booster box contains

36 packs from the expansion, no accessories. Some special expansions don't come in booster boxes and others come in 18 pack boxes.

It's bought by people who open lots of packs or want to keep the box sealed.

What it costs now

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    Normal price of a booster box today

    €479.90

    median of the boxes in stock

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    Price per pack

    €13.33

    €479.90 for 36 packs

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    Shops with a booster box in stock

    109

    today

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    The usual price today

    €199.90 to €3,143.90

    without the cheapest 10 % and the dearest 10 %

The cheapest right now

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    The cheapest right now

    €88.90

    Escarlata y Púrpura at FlashStore

If you're after a particular one, Stock search shows every offer with its price.

What to check before buying

  • The language: the Japanese box has a different number of packs, with fewer cards each.
  • The size: check whether it has 36 or 18 packs, as they are sometimes listed the same.
  • Shipping: if you want to keep it, buy from a shop that ships it well protected.

Frequently asked questions

How many packs does a booster box have?

36 packs in regular expansions. Some special expansions come in 18 pack boxes.

Is it cheaper per pack than an ETB?

Usually yes: the booster box is the cheapest format per pack. Today's price per pack is above.

What is a display?

It's what Spanish shops call a booster box.

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