Opening 24 Star Wars: Unlimited Booster Packs: Pack Opening Review!
Welcome to my very first article on this blog, where I dive into nostalgia and questionable spending! I recently splurged on 24 Star Wars: Unlimited booster packs from the Twilight of the Republic set. It’s been ages since I was into trading cards—back when my childhood collection of Pokémon cards, including a battered but beloved foil Zapdos, was my greatest treasure. Now, with a "grown-up" job and a budget for ill-advised purchases, I figured what better way to kick off my new Star Wars-themed blog than by sharing the results of my pulls? Consider this your chance to see what’s inside the box without opening your wallet!
What is Star Wars: Unlimited?
Star Wars: Unlimited is the latest Star Wars themed card game addition to the trading card game market. If you’ve followed Star Wars-themed card games in the past, you might recognize Fantasy Flight Games as the creators of Star Wars: The Card Game, which ran from 2012 to 2018. But we aren't here to talk about that, let’s dive into the game at hand!
Star Wars: Unlimited launched in March 2024 with its debut set, Spark of Rebellion, which embraced a Galactic Civil War theme. This was followed by Shadows of the Galaxy in July and Twilight of the Republic in November. Each set boasts over 250 cards, each tied to its respective theme. For my first foray into this game (and my new blog), I chose Twilight of the Republic because of my love for The Clone Wars era and its rich characters and storylines.
The game itself combines elements of Magic: The Gathering and Disney's new trading card game, Lorcana. Here's a quick breakdown of its key card types:
Leaders: The cornerstone of your deck, Leaders determine the two aspects you'll build your deck around.
Base/Tokens: Most game modes revolve around defeating your opponent’s base, which typically has 30 HP and no abilities—though there are exceptions.
Units: Making up the majority of cards, Units include soldiers, vehicles, and iconic Star Wars characters. These are your main damage dealers.
Events: One-time use action cards with diverse effects, such as dealing damage or drawing extra cards.
Upgrades: Attach these cards to Units to grant them additional abilities or HP—or occasionally impose disadvantages.
Success in Star Wars: Unlimited relies on harmonizing these card types to outwit and outlast your opponent.
But trading card games aren’t just for playing anymore—the buying and selling market has exploded in recent years. Knowing the rarity and value of your pulls is essential, especially for high-rarity cards, which are often the most sought after. You can use platforms like TCGplayer to check the market value of your cards.
Card Rarity Breakdown
But how do you know what rarity a card is? You can look at the bottom right-hand corner of the card!
Common: Brown "C".
Uncommon: White "U".
Rare: Yellow "R".
Legendary: Blue "L".
Special: Black "S".
Now that you’re familiar with the basics of Star Wars: Unlimited and its card structure, you’re ready to dive into the fun part—what I pulled from my Twilight of the Republic booster packs! I’ll leave the nitty-gritty details of how to play the game for a future blog post.
Breakdown of the Pulls
The first thing that stood out when I opened the box wasn’t the cards—it was the pack wrappers! Unlike the thin plastic wrappers from games like Pokémon or Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited uses a thicker paper material that feels high-quality and satisfying to rip open. Maybe this is standard for Fantasy Flight Games, but I was impressed. It added an extra layer of excitement to the unwrapping experience!
Now, let’s dive into the good stuff. The box contained 24 booster packs, each holding 16 cards, for a total of 384 cards. According to Fantasy Flight Games, the odds for a pack look like this:
9 Common cards
3 Uncommon cards
1 Rare or Legendary card
1 Leader card (of any rarity)
1 Base card (of any rarity)
1 Foil card (of any rarity)
Foil cards aren’t the only exciting variants. There’s also the “Hyperspace” variant, which features alternate art for some cards.
Here’s how my pulls broke down:
Rarity Breakdown
276 Common cards (71.9%)
76 Uncommon cards (19.8%)
26 Rare cards (6.8%)
6 Legendary cards (1.6%)
Foil and Hyperspace Breakdown
Foil Cards:
16 Common cards
6 Uncommon cards
1 Rare Card
1 Legendary Card
Hyperspace Cards:
18 Common cards
3 Uncommon cards
1 Rare card
1 Legendary card
Legendary Cards Pulled
Pulling a Legendary card is always a thrill, and I managed to snag these beauties:
Ki-Adi-Mundi
Resolute
Satine Kryze (Hyperspace)
General Grevious (Foil)
Cad Bane
The Invasion of Christophsis
There’s just something magical about seeing a Legendary card emerge from the pack—it’s the kind of moment that makes you feel like a kid again. This mix of iconic characters and stunning card designs made the unboxing an unforgettable experience.
My Favorite Card Arts That I Pulled from Twilight of the Republic
Twilight of the Republic is packed with incredible artwork, but six cards stood out as my personal favorites. At the top of the list? Jar Jar Binks—easily my favorite for obvious reasons if you know me. His goofy charm is unmatched!
I also couldn’t resist highlighting two stunning Clone Trooper cards. I am a sucker for Clone Trooper content.
These are just a few of my top picks, but there’s so much amazing art in this set. Drop a comment and let me know which cards are favorites in Twilight of the Republic.
Final Thoughts
For $45, this box of booster packs was a solid win. If I were to sell the Legendary cards I pulled at their current market value, I’d more than make my money back—thanks largely to Cad Bane, whose value alone is roughly half the price of the box. Add in the other Legendary cards and a few standouts from the 384 total cards, and it’s safe to call this a great financial success!
That said, these cards are staying in my collection. I’m not looking to sell for profit, but if you are, hopefully my breakdown above helps you decide if investing in Star Wars: Unlimited booster packs is worth it.
Looking ahead, I can’t wait to get my hands on boxes of Spark of Rebellion and Shadows of the Galaxy to add to my collection. And of course, I’ll be picking up the upcoming Jump to Lightspeed set when it drops this March.
How do you think I did with my pulls? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let me know what other conte