Out of the 12 box openers, four would end up making a small profit of maybe $20 by opening good mythics, four would break even and get their money back, and four would end up slight losers, maybe opening $80 from their $100 box
The grading angle There is a widely held view among graders and collectors that Japanese print runs have a strong reputation for print quality and centering, which makes Japanese cards attractive candidates for grading
If you want to go down to your local hobby shop and actually compete, you shouldnt have to buy multiple booster boxes, or spend the equivalent money, to have a viable deck
5 Rainbow Energy (Secret Rare) $33.60 A Trippy Neutron This card combines the best of both worlds when it comes to Secret Rares, as the energy features a rainbow of colors on the card art, contrasting its Gold Secret Rare status