Hockey Starter Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Hockey Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.921x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Pro Pack's 0.876x, across 1,060 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Hockey Starter Pack | Wildcard Pro Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | CAUTION |
| Pack price | $25 | $50 |
| Calibrated EV | $25.91 | $51.45 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.921x | 0.876x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.036x | 1.029x |
| Median pull | $22.15 | $43.35 |
| Hit rate | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.72x | 0.41x |
| Pulls indexed | 432 | 628 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Hockey Starter Pack: 1000 points from Aug 4 to Oct 30, starting at 0.96x and ending at 0.92x, down overall (-4.4%), ranging between 0.77x and 1.30x. Wildcard Pro Pack: 1000 points from Aug 4 to Oct 30, starting at 0.78x and ending at 0.88x, up overall (+12.5%), ranging between 0.73x and 0.93x.
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
Hockey Starter Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Hockey Starter Pack or Wildcard Pro Pack?
- Hockey Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.921x vs 0.876x) — 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?
- Hockey Starter Pack: 31.3% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Pro Pack: 30.3%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Hockey Starter Pack has the higher volatility (0.72x vs 0.41x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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