Colin Banitch - January 9st, 2026
HOW BOOSTER CRATE SELECTS PACKS: BUILDING VALUE THROUGH BALANCE
WHY BOOSTER CRATE IS BUILT DIFFERENT!
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At Booster Crate, pack selection is intentional and balanced. We do not believe value comes from price alone, and we do not curate crates around a single type of customer.
We curate crates for collectors and players, and that perspective shapes every decision we make. Some packs are premium. Some are more affordable. What matters is how they work together to create a crate that feels worth opening and worth staying subscribed to.
Value Is About the Entire Crate, Not One Pack
A common misconception in the TCG space is that value only comes from the most expensive or newest packs. While those packs can be exciting, they are only one part of a good crate.
Booster Crate focuses on total crate value, not the price of any single pack. A strong crate includes a mix of chase-driven excitement, playable cards, and packs that are simply fun to open. Judging value pack by pack misses the bigger picture.
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Why We Include More Affordable Packs
Lower-cost packs are not included by accident. They are included by design.
Some sets offer:
- Enjoyable themes and art direction
- Cards players actively use in decks
- Pull potential that is fair for their price point
- A more relaxed opening experience
Because we curate crates for collectors and players, not every pack needs to be a high-stakes chase. Players value usable cards. Collectors value themes, aesthetics, and variety. Affordable packs help us serve both groups without inflating subscription prices.
Where Sets Like Streets of New Capenna Fit In
Streets of New Capenna is a good example of a pack that earns its place through balance.
It brings:
- A distinct theme and visual identity
- A different opening experience from current releases
- Cards and treatments that are still enjoyable to pull
Including sets like this helps keep crates from feeling repetitive or overly top-heavy. Not every pack needs to create pressure. Some packs are there to be opened and enjoyed.
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How We Decide What Belongs in a Crate
Every pack is evaluated using multiple factors, not just cost.
Demand and Interest
We look at what people are still opening, talking about, and enjoying. A set does not need to be new to be relevant.
Opening Experience
Art, theme, and pull structure matter. If a pack feels dull or forgettable, it does not belong.
Balance and Variety
We intentionally mix different types of packs so crates stay interesting month after month.
Long-Term Sustainability
Curating responsibly allows us to maintain consistent quality and pricing without sacrificing future crates.
Built for Collectors and Players
Some subscribers chase hits.
Some enjoy deck-building.
Some just love opening packs.
By curating crates for collectors and players alike, we can build an experience that stays accessible, enjoyable, and consistent over time. That balance is what allows Booster Crate to work as a long-term subscription, not a one-month novelty.
The Bottom Line
Booster Crate is built on balance.
We include premium packs when they make sense.
We include affordable packs when they add variety and enjoyment.
We curate for the full experience, not just the highest price tag.
Every pack has a purpose.
Every crate is intentional.
That is how we deliver consistent value, month after month.
Thanks for reading, from your friends at Booster Crate!
