Pokémon Basic Pack vs Pokémon Master Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Master Pack is currently the better value: a 1.067x EV ratio against Pokémon Basic Pack's 0.828x, across 13 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Basic Pack | Pokémon Master Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | SKIP |
| Pack price | $15 | $100 |
| Calibrated EV | $12.42 | $106.74 |
| EV ratio | 0.828x | 1.067x |
| Cash-out EV ratio | 0.795x | 0.904x |
| Median pull | $12.45 | $89.10 |
| Hit rate | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.19x | 0.20x |
| Pulls indexed | 8 | 5 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Pokémon Basic PackPokémon Master Pack
Ratios computed against each pack's current price.
03 / Quick answers
Pokémon Basic Pack vs Pokémon Master Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Basic Pack or Pokémon Master Pack?
- Pokémon Master Pack currently offers the better EV ratio (1.067x vs 0.828x). Ratios refresh as new pulls are indexed, so the lead can change.
- Which pack has better odds of beating its price?
- Pokémon Basic Pack: 12.5% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Pokémon Master Pack: 40.0%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Master Pack has the higher volatility (0.20x vs 0.19x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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