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 0.927x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Pro Pack's 0.766x, across 3,471 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 | $25.17 | $44.10 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.927x | 0.766x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 1.007x | 0.882x |
| Median pull | $22.10 | $43.10 |
| Hit rate | 26.1% | 23.4% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.49x | 0.29x |
| Pulls indexed | 3,424 | 47 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Pokémon Starter Pack: 525 points from Jul 3 to Sep 10, starting at 0.70x and ending at 0.93x, up overall (+32.8%), ranging between 0.70x and 0.97x. Wildcard Pro Pack: 452 points from Jul 29 to Sep 10, starting at 0.68x and ending at 0.77x, up overall (+12.8%), ranging between 0.64x and 0.94x.
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 (0.927x vs 0.766x) — 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: 26.1% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Pro Pack: 23.4%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Pokémon Starter Pack has the higher volatility (0.49x vs 0.29x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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