Go for the box. You will most likely get at least something you need. If not, they make good binder-bling. Or, you could trade/sell thouse cards for cards you do need. Not to mention you will get a lot of the new basicis. I hate it when a set first comes out, I search for 3 stage 2's, then when I finally have it, I don't have one of the basics, messing me up totally.