Don't rip Ascended Heroes right now.
Keep it sealed.
Even the best product loses $8.17 on average.
If you must open something: Ascended Heroes Collection - Larry loses the least at −$8.17.
All 11 Products
Ascended Heroes Collection - Larry
2 packs
−$8.17
−37% return
$22.13 sealed → $13.96 EV
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Ascended Heroes Collection - Erika
2 packs
−$8.54
−38% return
$22.50 sealed → $13.96 EV
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Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection
3 packs
−$13.44
−40% return
$33.63 sealed → $20.19 EV
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Ascended Heroes ETB
9 packs
−$46.66
−41% return
$113.13 sealed → $66.47 EV
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Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle
6 packs
−$31.29
−45% return
$70.17 sealed → $38.88 EV
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Ascended Heroes Mini Tin
2 packs
−$10.73
−45% return
$23.69 sealed → $12.96 EV
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Ascended Heroes Booster Pack
1 pack
−$6.19
−49% return
$12.67 sealed → $6.48 EV
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Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection
10 packs
−$83.21
−53% return
$157.70 sealed → $74.49 EV
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Ascended Heroes PC ETB
11 packs
−$143.42
−54% return
$265.05 sealed → $121.63 EV
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Ascended Heroes Mega ex Box
4 packs
−$43.16
−62% return
$69.73 sealed → $26.57 EV
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Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection
3 packs
−$56.45
−72% return
$77.89 sealed → $21.44 EV
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Mega Gengar ex - 284/217
#284/217
Special Illustration Rare$903.98
EV: $0.59
Mega Charizard Y ex - 294/217
#294/217
Mega Hyper Rare$544.23
EV: $0.52
Mega Dragonite ex - 290/217
#290/217
Special Illustration Rare$572.22
EV: $0.37
Mega Dragonite ex - 295/217
#295/217
Mega Hyper Rare$347.45
EV: $0.33
Pikachu ex - 276/217
#276/217
Special Illustration Rare$478.36
EV: $0.31
Mega Gengar ex - 269/217
#269/217
Mega Attack Rare$62.40
EV: $0.31
Mega Dragonite ex - 271/217
#271/217
Mega Attack Rare$49.61
EV: $0.25
Pikachu ex - 277/217
#277/217
Special Illustration Rare$328.75
EV: $0.22
Psyduck - 226/217
#226/217
Illustration Rare$61.46
EV: $0.21
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217
#281/217
Special Illustration Rare$314.01
EV: $0.21
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 22 | $185.44 | 1.44% | $2.67 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 33 | $12.49 | 11.25% | $1.41 |
| Mega Hyper Rare(MHR) | 2 | $445.84 | 0.19% | $0.85 |
| Mega Attack Rare(MAR) | 7 | $23.75 | 3.47% | $0.82 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 39 | $2.11 | 20.37% | $0.43 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 14 | $6.14 | 4.81% | $0.30 |
| Total EV / Pack | $6.48 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 20.37% | 1 in 5 | 2,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 11.25% | 1 in 9 | 2,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 4.81% | 1 in 21 | 2,000 |
| Mega Attack Rare(MAR) | 3.47% | 1 in 29 | 2,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 1.44% | 1 in 69 | 2,000 |
| Mega Hyper Rare(MHR) | 0.19% | 1 in 526 | 2,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pok%C3%A9mon-TCG-Ascended-Heroes-Pull-Rates/60143d94-88a7-42ce-8e73-babd7b3fabd6/, https://www.pokebeach.com/2026/02/ascended-heroes-pull-rates-finally-determined-better-than-usual, https://www.thepricedex.com/set/me2pt5/ascended-heroes/pull-rates
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ascended Heroes worth opening?
- At current market prices, Ascended Heroes Collection - Larry loses $8.17 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Ascended Heroes booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Ascended Heroes booster pack is $6.48 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Ascended Heroes?
- The most valuable cards in Ascended Heroes are Mega Gengar ex - 284/217 ($903.98), Mega Charizard Y ex - 294/217 ($544.23), Mega Dragonite ex - 290/217 ($572.22).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Ascended Heroes?
- Pull rates are based on 2,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Ascended Heroes products lose an average of $41.02 (−49%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 2,000+ pack openings.