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Paradox Rift: rip it or buy it?
Ripping is the cheaper path here — about $278 for a box's worth of packs vs. about $429 to buy the bulk as singles — so rip, then top off the few you're missing.
Rip, then fill the gaps.
- A box's worth of packs: ~$278 (cheapest sealed unit is the booster box at $278).
- Complete the set minus chases, as singles: $429 — ripping a box runs ~$151 less, but it's a gamble.
- Top chase — Groudon - 199/182 — Illustration Rare: $121 as a single vs. ~$560 to crack for one (est.).
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The chases
| Chase card | Single | Cracking for one (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Groudon - 199/182 — Illustration Rare | $121 | ~$560 |
| Morpeko - 206/182 — Illustration Rare | $60 | ~$330 |
| Altaria ex - 253/182 — Special Illustration Rare | $53 | ~$700 |
| Plusle - 193/182 — Illustration Rare | $47 | ~$330 |
| Minun - 194/182 — Illustration Rare | $45 | ~$330 |
| Roaring Moon ex - 251/182 — Special Illustration Rare | $38 | ~$700 |
| Steelix - 208/182 — Illustration Rare | $37 | ~$330 |
| Garchomp ex - 245/182 — Special Illustration Rare | $34 | ~$700 |
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Prices live (TCGplayer via TCGcsv), refreshed daily; pull rates are estimates. Educational, not financial advice. Snapshot: 2026-09-14.