Wildcard Pro Pack vs Wildcard Starter Pack: which pack is the better rip?
On live data, Wildcard Starter Pack is currently the better value: a 0.899x cash-out ratio against Wildcard Pro Pack's 0.812x, across 2,624 indexed pulls combined. Numbers refresh as new pulls mint.
| Metric | Wildcard Pro Pack | Wildcard Starter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | SKIP | CAUTION |
| Pack price | $50 | $25 |
| Calibrated EV | $47.73 | $26.01 |
| Cash-out ratio | 0.812x | 0.899x |
| EV ratio (at sticker FMV) | 0.955x | 1.040x |
| Median pull | $43.10 | $22.50 |
| Hit rate | 27.8% | 26.2% |
| Volatility (stddev/EV) | 0.36x | 0.35x |
| Pulls indexed | 521 | 2,103 |
02 / EV history
EV ratio over time, overlaid
Cash-out ratio over time, two packs compared. Wildcard Pro Pack: 998 points from Jul 29 to Oct 27, starting at 0.67x and ending at 0.81x, up overall (+22.1%), ranging between 0.63x and 0.93x. Wildcard Starter Pack: 1000 points from Jul 29 to Oct 27, starting at 0.81x and ending at 0.90x, up overall (+11.0%), ranging between 0.79x and 1.01x.
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 Pro Pack vs Wildcard Starter Pack — quick answers
- Which is better value right now: Wildcard Pro Pack or Wildcard Starter Pack?
- Wildcard Starter Pack currently offers the better cash-out ratio (0.899x vs 0.812x) — 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 Pro Pack: 27.8% of indexed pulls met or beat the pack price. Wildcard Starter Pack: 26.2%. These are observed odds from real pulls, not posted odds.
- Which pack is riskier?
- Wildcard Pro 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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