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Lost Origin: rip it or buy it?
Completing Lost Origin as singles (about $161 minus the chases) costs less than a box's worth of packs (~$659, mostly dupes) — so buy the singles you actually want.
Buy the singles.
- A box's worth of packs: ~$659 (cheapest sealed unit is the booster pack at $18).
- Complete the set minus chases, as singles: $161 — ripping a box runs ~$498 more.
- Top chase — Giratina V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare: $835 as a single vs. ~$3,200 to crack for one (est.).
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The chases
| Chase card | Single | Cracking for one (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Giratina V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $835 | ~$3,200 |
| Aerodactyl V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $211 | ~$1,900 |
| Rotom V (Alternate Full Art) — Ultra Rare | $32 | ~$450 |
| Giratina VSTAR (201) (Secret) — Secret Rare | $29 | ~$1,900 |
| Giratina VSTAR (212) (Secret) — Secret Rare | $19 | ~$1,900 |
| Aerodactyl VSTAR (Secret) — Secret Rare | $16 | ~$1,900 |
| Hisuian Goodra VSTAR (Secret) — Secret Rare | $11 | ~$1,900 |
| Kyurem VMAX (Secret) — Secret Rare | $9 | ~$1,900 |
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Prices live (TCGplayer via TCGcsv), refreshed daily; pull rates are estimates. Educational, not financial advice. Snapshot: 2026-09-14.