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Originally Posted by thejojo
So this means that regular packs are currently worth going for?
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It’s all about your priorities. On aggregate, based on current L10s all of the pack types are giving returns that are reasonably close to their prices. Standard packs are the best overall value but about 40% of their EV comes from the fact that you get more shots at Diamond and Perfect cards because you can buy more packs. Think of standard packs as being more of a lottery shot.
Silver packs are more reliable with about 60% of their EV being driven by the guaranteed Silver card. With Live Silver cards still being relatively inflated, you are more likely to get better value from any given pack than you are from a standard pack.
Gold packs get about 70% of their EV from the guaranteed Gold cards but overall have the lowest long term returns because you are paying even more for your shots at the Diamond and Perfect cards.
So overall, if you need a specific card then obviously it is most effective to shop around for it in the Card Shop. If you are generally building your portfolio of cards and want the best shot at the big cards then standard packs are the way to go.
However, if you are feeling thin on Silver or Gold cards then those packs are a reasonable option at their current prices and the current L10s. You are losing some overall EV but are much more targeted in the level of the packs.It’s not a crazy trade off at the current prices.