Pokémon Master Pack vs Wildcard Starter Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Wildcard Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.917x cash-out ratio against Pokémon Master Pack's 0.853x, across 9,091 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Master Pack | Wildcard Starter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | CAUTION |
| Pack price | $100 | $25 |
| Calibrated EV | $99.92 | $26.44 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.853x | 0.917x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.999x | 1.058x |
| Median pull | $86.90 | $23.00 |
| Hit rate | 30.1% | 29.3% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.48x | 0.41x |
| Pulls indexed | 5,923 | 3,168 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Master Pack: 1000 points from Aug 12 to Nov 5, starting at 0.81x and ending at 0.85x, up overall (+5.8%), ranging between 0.78x and 0.88x. Wildcard Starter Pack: 1000 points from Aug 12 to Nov 5, starting at 0.91x and ending at 0.92x, up overall (+1.0%), ranging between 0.81x and 0.95x.
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 Starter Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Master Pack or Wildcard Starter Pack?
- Wildcard Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.917x vs 0.853x) — 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: 30.1% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Starter Pack: 29.3%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Master Pack has the higher volatility (0.48x vs 0.41x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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