Pokémon Pro Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Pro Pack is currently the better value: a 0.848x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Master Pack's 0.778x, across 2,475 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Pro Pack | Wildcard Master Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | SKIP |
| Pack price | $50 | $100 |
| Calibrated EV | $49.67 | $91.99 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.848x | 0.778x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.993x | 0.920x |
| Median pull | $43.55 | $84.70 |
| Hit rate | 27.9% | 19.2% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.50x | 0.33x |
| Pulls indexed | 2,376 | 99 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Pro Pack: 622 points from Jul 12 to Sep 22, starting at 0.82x and ending at 0.85x, up overall (+3.4%), ranging between 0.81x and 0.95x. Wildcard Master Pack: 622 points from Jul 12 to Sep 22, starting at 0.84x and ending at 0.78x, down overall (-7.2%), 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 Pro Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Pro Pack or Wildcard Master Pack?
- Pokémon Pro Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.848x vs 0.778x) — 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 Pro Pack: 27.9% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Master Pack: 19.2%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Pro Pack has the higher volatility (0.50x vs 0.33x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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