Pokémon Basic Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Wildcard Master Pack is currently the better value: a 0.919x cash-out ratio against Pokémon Basic Pack's 0.851x, across 4,148 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Basic Pack | Wildcard Master Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | NO DATA | CAUTION |
| Pack price | $15 | $100 |
| Calibrated EV | $14.84 | $108.12 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.851x | 0.919x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.989x | 1.081x |
| Median pull | $12.50 | $89.05 |
| Hit rate | 22.8% | 29.4% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.49x | 0.50x |
| Pulls indexed | 3,822 | 326 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Basic Pack: 1000 points from Aug 2 to Oct 30, starting at 0.57x and ending at 0.85x, up overall (+49.0%), ranging between 0.55x and 0.85x. Wildcard Master Pack: 1000 points from Aug 2 to Oct 30, starting at 0.73x and ending at 0.92x, up overall (+25.2%), ranging between 0.70x and 1.15x.
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
Pokémon Basic Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Basic Pack or Wildcard Master Pack?
- Wildcard Master Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.919x vs 0.851x) — 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?
- Pokémon Basic Pack: 22.8% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Master Pack: 29.4%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Wildcard Master Pack has the higher volatility (0.50x vs 0.49x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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