Pokémon Pro Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Pro Pack is currently the better value: a 0.899x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Pro Pack's 0.807x, across 8,363 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Pro Pack | Wildcard Pro Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | SKIP |
| Pack price | $50 | $50 |
| Calibrated EV | $52.66 | $47.46 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.899x | 0.807x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.053x | 0.949x |
| Median pull | $43.40 | $43.10 |
| Hit rate | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.57x | 0.35x |
| Pulls indexed | 7,817 | 546 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Pro Pack: 1000 points from Jul 31 to Oct 28, starting at 0.85x and ending at 0.90x, up overall (+5.6%), ranging between 0.84x and 0.95x. Wildcard Pro Pack: 1000 points from Jul 31 to Oct 28, starting at 0.67x and ending at 0.81x, up overall (+21.4%), ranging between 0.63x and 0.93x.
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 Pro Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Pro Pack or Wildcard Pro Pack?
- Pokémon Pro Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.899x vs 0.807x) — 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: 29.9% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Pro Pack: 27.7%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Pro Pack has the higher volatility (0.57x vs 0.35x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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