After a successful February Community Day (for the most part), as promised, Niantic released new Boxes for the return of Kyogre and Groudon. They promised us Raid Passes and frankly, they delivered. Let’s check what each box has in store for us.
| Special | Great | Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raid Pass | 6 | 10 | 20 |
| Lucky Egg | 3 | 8 | 25 |
| Max Potion | 6 | 10 | |
| Max Revive | 10 | ||
| Pinap Berry | 6 | ||
| Razz Berry | 6 | ||
| Price | 480 | 780 | 1480 |
| Box value analysis | |||
| Raid Pass Price per Box | 80 | 78 | 74 |
| Discount per Raid Pass | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| Overall Discount (Raid Pass) | 120 | 220 | 520 |
| Overall Discount (Raid Pass and Lucky Egg) |
360 | 720 | 1770 |
| Percent Discount (Raid Pass) | 20% | 22% | 26% |
| Percent Discount (Raid Pass and Lucky Egg) |
42.86% | 48% | 54.46% |
Our Verdict
Niantic is killing it with these Boxes. It’s one of the few instances where there is a clear decrease in Raid Pass Price per Box. Let’s go to each specific box.
Special Box
This box is clearly aimed for players who don’t want to spend much on the game. If you really can’t afford the more expensive boxes but still want Raid Passes, you’ll want to buy this box. Otherwise, save your money and buy Ultra Box.
Great Box
If you plan on just getting Raid Passes, the Great Box is technically better than Special Box, but only by a little. If you include everything not just Raid Passes, the Great Box is a good buy for those who still can’t afford to buy Ultra Box. This is the cheapest box that gets Max Potions so you may want this over Special Box if you can spare the extra 300 coins.
Ultra Box
This box is a godsend for intense raiders. Even if you just consider Raid Passes, it’s a steal. Looking beyond Raid Passes, 10 Max Potions and 10 Max Revives definitely help those who have trouble getting Revives and Hyper Potions on disc spins and raids. The Lucky Eggs included are a plus as well, especially if you do multiple raids within 30 minutes. This is the must buy among boxes.
Overall thoughts
This set of boxes is the best Niantic has released when it comes to Raid Passes. The Ultra Box finally got the items it deserved and it sits in a price where it’s not that expensive, especially for the amount of Raid Passes you can get. Beyond Raid Passes, the price discount goes through the roof because of the amount of Lucky Eggs and other items you get. Even if you can’t afford the Ultra Box, the Great Box and Special Box offer a good enough discount to warrant buying one if you’re on a budget. With these boxes, you’ll be prepared to face the final wrath of the Legendary Raid Bosses until March 5.
EDIT: The Boxes will be available until March 11, 1 PM PST according to a post by Reddit user a95pat asking Niantic on when the sale will end. Here’s the thread Link.
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