Pokémon Basic Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Basic Pack is currently the better value: a 0.907x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Pro Pack's 0.829x, across 7,647 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Basic Pack | Wildcard Pro Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | SKIP |
| Pack price | $15 | $50 |
| Calibrated EV | $15.76 | $48.69 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.907x | 0.829x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.051x | 0.974x |
| Median pull | $12.90 | $43.50 |
| Hit rate | 28.0% | 30.1% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.77x | 0.39x |
| Pulls indexed | 6,886 | 761 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Basic Pack: 1000 points from Aug 12 to Nov 5, starting at 0.61x and ending at 0.91x, up overall (+48.7%), ranging between 0.58x and 0.93x. Wildcard Pro Pack: 1000 points from Aug 12 to Nov 5, starting at 0.80x and ending at 0.83x, up overall (+3.4%), 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
Pokémon Basic Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Basic Pack or Wildcard Pro Pack?
- Pokémon Basic Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.907x vs 0.829x) — 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: 28.0% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Pro Pack: 30.1%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Basic Pack has the higher volatility (0.77x vs 0.39x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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