MTG EV Calculator — Australia
MTG Final Fantasy is the best-selling MTG set of all time and has maintained unusually strong secondary market prices in Australia. At AU$180 for a 36-pack Play Booster box, the EV sits in borderline-to-worth territory depending on which Final Fantasy characters appear as chase mythics. Cards tied to FFVII, FFX, and FFXIV have driven significant demand. Run the calculator below with your purchase price for a personalised AUD verdict.
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Expected value (EV) in TCG is calculated by multiplying the pull rate of each card rarity by the average secondary market value of cards in that rarity tier, then summing across all cards in a pack and multiplying by the number of packs you are opening.
For Australian players, we use AUD-denominated prices sourced from the Australian secondary market rather than USD TCGPlayer prices, which can differ by 15 to 30 percent after currency conversion and import costs. Our AUD values are based on recent eBay Australia sold listings for cards in each rarity tier.
| Rarity Tier | Pull Rate | Avg per Box (36 packs) | Est. Avg Value AUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mythic Rare | 1 in 8 packs (12.5%) | ~4.5 | $15.00–$80.00+ |
| Rare | 1 per pack minimum | ~36 | $0.80–$6.00 |
| Traditional Foil | ~1 in 5 packs | ~7 | Variable |
| Borderless / Special Frame | ~1 in 6 packs | ~5 | $5.00–$40.00+ |
| Serialised Card | Extremely rare | ~0.05 | $200.00+ |
Pull rates sourced from official Wizards of the Coast product information. AUD card values are estimates based on current Australian secondary market data and will change as the market evolves.
MTG Final Fantasy released in June 2025 and has maintained stronger secondary market prices than most recent MTG sets, driven by the overlap between MTG players and the large Final Fantasy fanbase. Chase mythics featuring Cloud, Terra, Tidus, and the Warriors of Light have all held meaningful value in the Australian market.
At AU$180 per Play Booster box, Final Fantasy is one of the more accessible MTG booster boxes available. The key variable is whether your box hits a high-demand mythic or borderless treatment. A Cloud or Sephiroth variant in a premium frame can shift the EV calculation significantly. Run the calculator above with your actual purchase price to get the current verdict.
If you are primarily after specific singles rather than the opening experience, buying from the C3 eBay store will almost always deliver better value than box EV suggests, because you pay only for the cards you actually want at current market rates.
EV Disclaimer: Expected value calculations are estimates only. Pull rates are based on official Wizards of the Coast data. Card values are based on recent Australian secondary market prices and change frequently. Actual results from opening packs will vary. This is not financial advice. Always verify current Amazon AU pricing before purchasing as prices fluctuate.