RipIndex — Pokemon TCG Pack Value Rankings

What is RipIndex?

RipIndex is a data-driven metric that tells you how much value you get back for every dollar you spend opening a Pokemon TCG booster pack. A RipIndex of 1.00 means dollar-for-dollar value. A RipIndex of 0.50 means you expect to recover 50 cents per dollar spent on average over many pack openings.

RipIndex is designed to augment your enjoyment of the hobby — helping you make more informed decisions about which packs to open. It is not a guarantee of any outcome from any individual pack.

The Formula

RipIndex = EV / Pack Market Price

Expected Value (EV) accounts for every card that can come out of a pack — commons, uncommons, rares, holos, reverse holos, Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares, Pokeball and Masterball patterns, Team Rocket variants, special energies, and god pack probability where applicable. Each card's current TCGPlayer market price is weighted by its community-confirmed pull rate.

What Each Metric Means

RipIndex — EV divided by pack price. Closer to 1.00 = better value per dollar.
Total EV — The average dollar value of cards expected from one pack, based on live market prices and confirmed pull rates.
Pack Price — Live TCGPlayer market price updated daily.
Chance to Pull > Pack Price — Probability that at least one card in your pack is worth more than the pack price.
God Pack EV — For sets with confirmed god packs, the probability-weighted EV contribution is included in Total EV.

Data

All card and pack prices come from TCGPlayer market data, updated daily.

Disclaimers

Expected Value Notice

RipIndex and all EV calculations represent statistical averages over a large number of pack openings. Individual pack results will vary significantly. Opening any single pack may return more or less than the calculated EV. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guarantee of any financial outcome.

Not Financial or Investment Advice

Nothing on this site constitutes financial, investment, or trading advice. Pokemon TCG cards are collectibles and their market values fluctuate. Past performance of card prices is not indicative of future results. RipIndex is a tool to help collectors enjoy the hobby — it should not be used as the basis for financial decisions. We are not responsible for any losses incurred from pack purchases or card transactions.

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Intellectual Property

Pokemon and all related names, characters, and trademarks are the property of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. RipIndex is an independent fan site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The Pokemon Company or any of its subsidiaries. Card images are used for informational purposes under editorial fair use.

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