Right now: the best rip in Paradox Rift is the Booster Box (36 packs) at $292.74 against $172.59 of expected pulls — a −50% margin after ~15% selling fees. Figures refresh every two hours.
Paradox Rift, released November 3, 2023, introduced the Paradox Pokémon to the TCG, with the Roaring Moon ex and Iron Valiant ex Special Illustration Rares as its twin flagships. Both hold real value; both sit behind community-estimated 1-in-33 SIR odds, and that gap is the whole EV story here.
A ten-card pack gives you a guaranteed reverse holo, a rare slot that's a Double Rare about 30% of the time and an Ultra Rare 1 in 10, and a hit slot paying an Illustration Rare roughly 1 in 9 packs and a gold Hyper Rare near 1 in 83. Nothing exotic — which for EV purposes means the average pack returns bulk plus hope.
Every product format exists, and at recent prices every one has modeled underwater, with the 36-pack booster box closest to the surface. If the Paradox SIRs are the target, singles have been dramatically cheaper than expected-value ripping. Live numbers below.
Sealed products: price vs. expected value
| Product | Margin after ~15% fees | Market price | EV of pulls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster Pack | −53% | $8.60 | $4.79 |
| Elite Trainer Box | −87% | $287.01 | $43.15 |
| Booster Bundle | −71% | $84.90 | $28.76 |
| Booster Box (36 packs) | −50% | $292.74 | $172.59 |
| Build & Battle Box | −62% | $42.65 | $19.18 |
Pull-rate model
Paradox Rift packs hold 10 cards; the slots below are the ones that carry value.
| Slot | Outcome | Est. chance |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | Reverse Holo | 100% |
| Holo Rare slot | Rare | 55% |
| Holo Rare slot | Double Rare | 30% |
| Holo Rare slot | Ultra Rare | 10% |
| Holo Rare slot | ACE SPEC Rare | 5% |
| Hit slot | Holo Rare (baseline) | 84.8% |
| Hit slot | Illustration Rare | 11% |
| Hit slot | Special Illustration Rare | 3% |
| Hit slot | Hyper Rare (Gold) | 1.2% |
Community-estimated rates — no publisher discloses official pull odds. The calculator prices each outcome from live singles data.
FAQ
What are the flagship chases in Paradox Rift?
The Roaring Moon ex and Iron Valiant ex Special Illustration Rares. The SIR tier lands about 1 in 33 packs by community estimates.
How many packs come in each Paradox Rift product?
Booster box: 36. Elite Trainer Box: 9. Booster Bundle: 6. Build & Battle Box: 4. Every pack holds 10 cards.
Are Paradox Rift pull rates official?
No. The odds shown are community estimates from opening data — The Pokémon Company publishes none.
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