Right now: the best rip in Dual Evolution is the Booster Pack at $12.13 against $9.69 of expected pulls — a −32% margin after ~15% selling fees. Figures refresh every two hours.
Dual Evolution, out March 13, 2026, is a strong set trapped inside an expensive box. Its per-pack expected value has run among the best Fusion World has produced, but sealed boxes trade far above the cost of 24 loose packs — a premium that turns a mediocre pack margin into an ugly box margin. Same cards, very different math depending on the wrapper.
Odds are the familiar template: a rare slot upgrading to Super Rare about 1 in 5, and a hit slot at 55% SR, 25% Leader, and roughly 10% each for Secret Rare and SP alternate arts. That works out to an SCR or SP roughly every 5 packs on average, per community estimates — Bandai stays silent on official rates.
If you rip this set, rip it loose. The box premium is collector demand for sealed, not extra value inside, and the live margins below make the gap hard to miss.
Sealed products: price vs. expected value
| Product | Margin after ~15% fees | Market price | EV of pulls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster Pack | −32% | $12.13 | $9.69 |
| Booster Box | −60% | $495.62 | $232.61 |
Pull-rate model
Dual Evolution packs hold 12 cards; the slots below are the ones that carry value.
| Slot | Outcome | Est. chance |
|---|---|---|
| Rare slot | Rare | 80% |
| Rare slot | Super Rare | 20% |
| Hit slot | Super Rare | 55% |
| Hit slot | Leader | 25% |
| Hit slot | Secret Rare | 10% |
| Hit slot | Special | 10% |
Community-estimated rates — no publisher discloses official pull odds. The calculator prices each outcome from live singles data.
FAQ
Should I buy Dual Evolution packs or a box to rip?
Boxes have traded well above the cost of 24 loose packs, so loose packs have carried the better rip margin. The live product table shows the current gap.
How many cards are in a Dual Evolution booster?
Twelve cards per pack; booster boxes hold 24 packs.
What drives Dual Evolution's EV?
Secret Rare and SP alternate-art hits, each estimated at roughly 1 in 10 packs. Nearly everything below those tiers trades as bulk.
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