Pokémon Starter Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.864x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Master Pack's 0.839x, across 8,504 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Starter Pack | Wildcard Master Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | SKIP |
| Pack price | $25 | $100 |
| Calibrated EV | $24.69 | $99.20 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.864x | 0.839x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.988x | 0.992x |
| Median pull | $21.90 | $85.45 |
| Hit rate | 24.6% | 22.2% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.43x | 0.33x |
| Pulls indexed | 8,396 | 108 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Starter Pack: 651 points from Jul 12 to Sep 27, starting at 0.88x and ending at 0.86x, down overall (-1.8%), ranging between 0.83x and 0.92x. Wildcard Master Pack: 651 points from Jul 12 to Sep 27, starting at 0.84x and ending at 0.84x, essentially flat across the period, 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 Starter Pack vs Wildcard Master Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Starter Pack or Wildcard Master Pack?
- Pokémon Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.864x vs 0.839x) — 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 Starter Pack: 24.6% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Master Pack: 22.2%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Starter Pack has the higher volatility (0.43x vs 0.33x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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