What does Dragon Ball A and B reward mean? Revealing the collection logic behind the popular blind box culture
Recently, the "A reward and B reward" of the Dragon Ball co-branded blind box has become a hot topic on social platforms. Related discussions have been exposed more than 500,000 times in 10 days on Weibo, Xiaohongshu and other platforms. This article will help you understand this unique reward mechanism from three dimensions: definition analysis, market data, and collection value.
1. Analysis of basic concepts: What is A reward and B reward?

In Japanese gashapon culture, "reward" represents the level of prizes. The following is the typical grading of the Dragon Ball blind box:
| level | Probability of occurrence | Common content | Second-hand market premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| A prize | 1.2% | 50cm main character figure | 300%-500% |
| B Award | 3.5% | scene statue | 150%-200% |
| Last reward | 0.8% | Limited color matching | 800%-1200% |
2. Recent market trends (data statistics period: October 1-10, 2023)
| platform | amount of discussion | Hot search highest ranking | Typical transaction price cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xianyu | 12,800+ | No. 3 on the trendy play list | A reward to Wukong¥2,399 |
| little red book | 38,500+ | No. 7 on the search list | B Appreciation Dragon ¥899 |
| Douyin | 520 million plays | Challenge TOP5 | Last reward for Vegeta¥5,888 |
3. Collection value analysis
1.law of scarcity:A prize production usually only accounts for about 1% of the total, and some limited editions only have 500-1,000 units worldwide.
2.IP premium: The 35th anniversary version of Dragon Ball has a 200% premium over the regular version.
3.hidden mechanism: Some series have a "Double A Prize" setting, that is, 2 A Prizes may appear in the same box.
4. Expert advice
• Beginners are advised to start with B reward, which is more cost-effective
• Pay attention to identifying “bulk goods” (products flowing out of informal channels)
• The value retention rate of popular characters (Goku/Vegita) is 30%-50% higher than that of supporting characters
Currently, Dragon Ball blind boxes have formed a complete industrial chain, from box drawing strategies to second-hand transactions, and related topics continue to ferment. Only by understanding the "reward level" system can you make rational decisions in this market worth over 1 billion.
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