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Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 71% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Pokemon GO Collection loses the least at 71.1% return.
All 7 Products
Pokemon GO Collection
4 packs
71.1%
return on $17.44
$17.44 → EV: $12.40
You lose ~$5.04
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Pokemon GO ETB
10 packs
52.2%
return on $56.53
$56.53 → EV: $29.50
You lose ~$27.03
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Pokemon GO PC ETB Plus
12 packs
42.9%
return on $86.64
$86.64 → EV: $37.20
You lose ~$49.44
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Pokemon GO Premium Collection
6 packs
41.2%
return on $46.37
$46.37 → EV: $19.10
You lose ~$27.27
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Pokemon GO Tin
4 packs
39.8%
return on $31.15
$31.15 → EV: $12.40
You lose ~$18.75
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Pokemon GO Booster Pack
1 pack
29.2%
return on $9.77
$9.77 → EV: $2.85
You lose ~$6.92
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Pokemon GO Mini Tin
2 packs
21.7%
return on $26.30
$26.30 → EV: $5.70
You lose ~$20.60
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Mewtwo V (Alternate Full Art)
#072/078
Ultra Rare$47.35
EV: $0.65
Radiant Charizard
#011/078
Radiant Rare$16.10
EV: $0.29
Dragonite V (Full Art)
#076/078
Ultra Rare$11.68
EV: $0.16
Mewtwo VSTAR (79) (Secret)
#079/078
Secret Rare$40.01
EV: $0.15
Charizard
#010/078
Holo Rare$3.20
EV: $0.14
Dragonite VSTAR (Secret)
#081/078
Secret Rare$36.61
EV: $0.14
Radiant Blastoise
#018/078
Radiant Rare$7.62
EV: $0.14
Ditto
#053/078
Holo Rare$2.75
EV: $0.12
Mewtwo VSTAR (86) (Secret)
#086/078
Secret Rare$25.86
EV: $0.10
Radiant Venusaur
#004/078
Radiant Rare$5.33
EV: $0.10
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 17 | $5.41 | 23.45% | $1.27 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 10 | $14.61 | 3.77% | $0.55 |
| Radiant Rare(RR) | 3 | $9.68 | 5.39% | $0.52 |
| Holo Rare(H) | 16 | $0.73 | 70.35% | $0.51 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.85 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare(H) | 70.35% | 1 in 1 | 371 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 23.45% | 1 in 4 | 371 |
| Radiant Rare(RR) | 5.39% | 1 in 19 | 371 |
| Secret Rare(SR) | 3.77% | 1 in 27 | 371 |
Sources: https://www.digitaltq.com/pokemon-go-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pokemon GO worth opening?
- At current market prices, Pokemon GO Collection only returns 71% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Pokemon GO booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Pokemon GO booster pack is $2.85 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Pokemon GO?
- The most valuable cards in Pokemon GO are Mewtwo V (Alternate Full Art) ($47.35), Radiant Charizard ($16.10), Dragonite V (Full Art) ($11.68).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Pokemon GO?
- Pull rates are based on 371 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Pokemon GO products return an average of 43% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 371+ pack openings.