Pal Stars
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Palworld Mystery Boxes and Blind Boxes: step-by-step

The order to work through, with the mistake each step removes.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

Two Palworld Pals together in a blossom-filled breeding area
Breed compatible Pals to hatch a target species and inherit useful traits. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Key takeaways
  • ✓1. Separate licensed blind boxes from reseller mystery lots
  • ✓2. Work out cost per figure you actually want
  • ✓3. Read the chase wording carefully
  • ✓4. Use the free simulator for pack curiosity

1. Separate licensed blind boxes from reseller mystery lots

Licensed blind boxes state the line, the design set and that chases exist. A reseller mystery card lot states nothing verifiable.

2. Work out cost per figure you actually want

Divide the box price by the number of designs you would keep. If that number is one, buy the named single instead.

3. Read the chase wording carefully

Official pages describe chase figures as rare without publishing a rate. Treat any specific percentage from a third party as unverified.

4. Use the free simulator for pack curiosity

If you want the opening experience rather than a specific card, the Pal Stars booster pack simulator is free and does not risk money.

5. Check sealed-product prices before buying a lot

For cards specifically, compare a mystery lot price against sealed pack and single prices in the price hub. Lots priced above sealed are rarely worth it.

Official sources
Pocketpair — official news ↗

Official developer announcements from Pocketpair.