Pokémon Master Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Master Pack is currently the better value: a 0.867x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Master Pack's 0.826x, across 1,357 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Master Pack | Wildcard Master Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | SKIP |
| Pack price | $100 | $100 |
| Calibrated EV | $101.64 | $97.64 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.867x | 0.826x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.016x | 0.976x |
| Median pull | $86.50 | $85.60 |
| Hit rate | 27.5% | 22.1% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.48x | 0.34x |
| Pulls indexed | 1,271 | 86 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Master Pack: 612 points from Jul 12 to Sep 21, starting at 0.72x and ending at 0.87x, up overall (+19.6%), ranging between 0.72x and 0.92x. Wildcard Master Pack: 612 points from Jul 12 to Sep 21, starting at 0.84x and ending at 0.83x, down overall (-1.4%), ranging between 0.69x and 0.96x.
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 Wildcard Master Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Master Pack or Wildcard Master Pack?
- Pokémon Master Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.867x vs 0.826x) — 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: 27.5% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Master Pack: 22.1%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Master Pack has the higher volatility (0.48x vs 0.34x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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