Basketball Starter Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Basketball Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.950x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Master Pack's 0.872x, across 2,536 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Basketball Starter Pack | Wildcard Master Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | SKIP |
| Pack price | $25 | $100 |
| Calibrated EV | $26.43 | $102.32 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.950x | 0.872x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.057x | 1.023x |
| Median pull | $22.70 | $89.32 |
| Hit rate | 29.8% | 30.9% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.48x | 0.48x |
| Pulls indexed | 2,112 | 424 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Basketball Starter Pack: 1000 points from Aug 9 to Nov 4, starting at 0.87x and ending at 0.95x, up overall (+9.2%), ranging between 0.78x and 0.96x. Wildcard Master Pack: 1000 points from Aug 9 to Nov 4, starting at 0.83x and ending at 0.87x, up overall (+4.8%), ranging between 0.73x and 1.16x.
Cash-out ratios: calibrated EV after each pack's own observed buyback, against its current price. 1.00x is where a pack returns exactly what it costs.
03 / Quick answers
Basketball Starter Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Basketball Starter Pack or Wildcard Master Pack?
- Basketball Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.950x vs 0.872x) — what each pack returns per dollar after its own buyback haircut. Ratios refresh as new pulls are indexed, so the lead can change.
- Which pack has better odds of beating its price?
- Basketball Starter Pack: 29.8% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Master Pack: 30.9%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Neither stands out: both sit at about 0.48x stddev/EV, so on this measure they are level.
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