Wildcard Master Pack vs Wildcard Starter Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Wildcard Master Pack is currently the better value: a 0.832x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Starter Pack's 0.828x, across 717 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Wildcard Master Pack | Wildcard Starter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | SKIP |
| Pack price | $100 | $25 |
| Calibrated EV | $98.36 | $23.59 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.832x | 0.828x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.984x | 0.944x |
| Median pull | $85.50 | $21.90 |
| Hit rate | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.35x | 0.36x |
| Pulls indexed | 83 | 634 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Wildcard Master Pack: 602 points from Jul 12 to Sep 20, starting at 0.84x and ending at 0.83x, down overall (-0.7%), ranging between 0.69x and 0.96x. Wildcard Starter Pack: 602 points from Jul 12 to Sep 20, starting at 0.71x and ending at 0.83x, up overall (+16.6%), ranging between 0.70x and 1.03x.
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
Wildcard Master Pack vs Wildcard Starter Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Wildcard Master Pack or Wildcard Starter Pack?
- Wildcard Master Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.832x vs 0.828x) — 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?
- Wildcard Master Pack: 21.7% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Starter Pack: 23.3%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Wildcard Starter Pack has the higher volatility (0.36x vs 0.35x stddev/EV) — its pulls swing further from the average, in both directions.
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