Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) vs Pokémon Ultra Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Ultra Pack is currently the better value: a 0.812x cash-out ratio against Pokémon Platinum (Spicy)'s 0.799x, across 80 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) | Pokémon Ultra Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | SKIP |
| Pack price | $499 | $250 |
| Calibrated EV | $471.12 | $239.84 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.799x | 0.812x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.944x | 0.959x |
| Median pull | $415.70 | $210.00 |
| Hit rate | 26.1% | 24.6% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.33x | 0.57x |
| Pulls indexed | 23 | 57 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Platinum (Spicy): 452 points from Jul 29 to Sep 10, starting at 1.06x and ending at 0.80x, down overall (-24.8%), ranging between 0.58x and 1.06x. Pokémon Ultra Pack: 459 points from Jul 28 to Sep 10, starting at 2.21x and ending at 0.81x, down overall (-63.3%), ranging between 0.75x and 2.21x.
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 Platinum (Spicy) vs Pokémon Ultra Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Platinum (Spicy) or Pokémon Ultra Pack?
- Pokémon Ultra Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.812x vs 0.799x) — 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 Platinum (Spicy): 26.1% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Pokémon Ultra Pack: 24.6%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Ultra Pack has the higher volatility (0.57x vs 0.33x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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