Pokémon Diamond Pack vs Pokémon Platinum (Spicy): which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) is currently the better value: a 0.939x cash-out ratio against Pokémon Diamond Pack's 0.903x, across 842 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Diamond Pack | Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | CAUTION |
| Pack price | $1000 | $499 |
| Calibrated EV | $1067.06 | $546.30 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.903x | 0.939x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.067x | 1.095x |
| Median pull | $895.30 | $415.70 |
| Hit rate | 36.5% | 34.3% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.40x | 0.60x |
| Pulls indexed | 137 | 705 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Diamond Pack: 1000 points from Aug 7 to Nov 3, starting at 0.75x and ending at 0.90x, up overall (+20.1%), ranging between 0.70x and 1.02x. Pokémon Platinum (Spicy): 1000 points from Aug 7 to Nov 3, starting at 0.86x and ending at 0.94x, up overall (+8.7%), ranging between 0.59x and 1.04x.
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 Diamond Pack vs Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Diamond Pack or Pokémon Platinum (Spicy)?
- Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.939x vs 0.903x) — 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 Diamond Pack: 36.5% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Pokémon Platinum (Spicy): 34.3%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) has the higher volatility (0.60x vs 0.40x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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