Pokémon Master Pack vs Pokémon Starter Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.972x cash-out ratio against Pokémon Master Pack's 0.857x, across 38,237 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Master Pack | Pokémon Starter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | CAUTION |
| Pack price | $100 | $25 |
| Calibrated EV | $100.46 | $27.11 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.857x | 0.972x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.005x | 1.084x |
| Median pull | $86.90 | $22.20 |
| Hit rate | 29.7% | 30.1% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.49x | 0.61x |
| Pulls indexed | 5,520 | 32,717 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Master Pack: 1000 points from Aug 8 to Nov 3, starting at 0.84x and ending at 0.86x, up overall (+2.1%), ranging between 0.78x and 0.88x. Pokémon Starter Pack: 1000 points from Aug 8 to Nov 3, starting at 0.89x and ending at 0.97x, up overall (+9.0%), ranging between 0.88x and 0.97x.
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 Master Pack vs Pokémon Starter Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Master Pack or Pokémon Starter Pack?
- Pokémon Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.972x vs 0.857x) — 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 Master Pack: 29.7% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Pokémon Starter Pack: 30.1%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Starter Pack has the higher volatility (0.61x vs 0.49x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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