Pokémon Starter Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Pokémon Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.937x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Pro Pack's 0.808x, across 25,060 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Pokémon Starter Pack | Wildcard Pro Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | CAUTION | SKIP |
| Pack price | $25 | $50 |
| Calibrated EV | $26.24 | $47.49 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.937x | 0.808x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.050x | 0.950x |
| Median pull | $22.10 | $43.10 |
| Hit rate | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.51x | 0.36x |
| Pulls indexed | 24,526 | 534 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Starter Pack: 1000 points from Jul 29 to Oct 27, starting at 0.89x and ending at 0.94x, up overall (+4.9%), ranging between 0.87x and 0.94x. Wildcard Pro Pack: 1000 points from Jul 29 to Oct 27, starting at 0.67x and ending at 0.81x, up overall (+21.5%), 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 Starter Pack vs Wildcard Pro Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Pokémon Starter Pack or Wildcard Pro Pack?
- Pokémon Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.937x vs 0.808x) — 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: 28.1% 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 Starter Pack has the higher volatility (0.51x vs 0.36x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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