Pokémon Diamond (Spicy) vs Pokémon Platinum Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Platinum Pack is currently the better value: a 1.116x cash-out ratio against Pokémon Diamond (Spicy)'s 0.994x, across 45 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Diamond (Spicy) | Pokémon Platinum Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | EARLY READ |
| Pack price | $999 | $500 |
| Calibrated EV | $1173.55 | $641.23 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.994x | 1.116x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.175x | 1.282x |
| Median pull | $808.90 | $450.00 |
| Hit rate | 22.2% | 29.6% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.56x | 0.44x |
| Pulls indexed | 18 | 27 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Diamond (Spicy): 286 points from Aug 11 to Sep 10, starting at 0.66x and ending at 0.99x, up overall (+51.3%), ranging between 0.60x and 1.24x. Pokémon Platinum Pack: 420 points from Aug 1 to Sep 10, starting at 0.87x and ending at 1.12x, up overall (+28.1%), ranging between 0.77x and 1.36x.
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 (Spicy) vs Pokémon Platinum Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Diamond (Spicy) or Pokémon Platinum Pack?
- Pokémon Platinum Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (1.116x vs 0.994x) — 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 (Spicy): 22.2% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Pokémon Platinum Pack: 29.6%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Diamond (Spicy) has the higher volatility (0.56x vs 0.44x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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