Don't rip Destined Rivals right now.
Keep it sealed.
Even the best product loses $5.74 on average.
If you must open something: Destined Rivals Booster Pack loses the least at −$5.74.
All 8 Products
Destined Rivals Booster Pack
1 pack
−$5.74
−69% return
$8.33 sealed → $2.59 EV
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Destined Rivals Booster Bundle
6 packs
−$36.78
−70% return
$52.32 sealed → $15.54 EV
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Destined Rivals Single Pack Blister
1 pack
−$7.96
−74% return
$10.80 sealed → $2.84 EV
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Destined Rivals Build & Battle Box
4 packs
−$34.08
−75% return
$45.44 sealed → $11.36 EV
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Destined Rivals 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
−$29.75
−78% return
$38.02 sealed → $8.27 EV
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Destined Rivals Booster Box
36 packs
−$446.67
−83% return
$539.91 sealed → $93.24 EV
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Destined Rivals ETB
9 packs
−$164.53
−87% return
$188.84 sealed → $24.31 EV
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Destined Rivals PC ETB
11 packs
−$375.70
−92% return
$406.19 sealed → $30.49 EV
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182
#231/182
Special Illustration Rare$447.71
EV: $0.43
Misty's Psyduck - 193/182
#193/182
Illustration Rare$53.84
EV: $0.19
Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
#232/182
Special Illustration Rare$193.01
EV: $0.19
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182
#230/182
Special Illustration Rare$145.85
EV: $0.14
Ethan's Typhlosion - 190/182
#190/182
Illustration Rare$26.05
EV: $0.09
Misty's Lapras - 194/182
#194/182
Illustration Rare$26.01
EV: $0.09
Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182
#229/182
Special Illustration Rare$94.65
EV: $0.09
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 233/182
#233/182
Special Illustration Rare$90.22
EV: $0.09
Team Rocket's Meowth - 203/182
#203/182
Illustration Rare$20.37
EV: $0.07
Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
#234/182
Special Illustration Rare$67.78
EV: $0.07
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 11 | $108.10 | 1.06% | $1.15 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 23 | $10.22 | 8.30% | $0.85 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 22 | $4.54 | 6.25% | $0.28 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 6 | $25.55 | 0.67% | $0.17 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 17 | $0.69 | 20.00% | $0.14 |
| ACE SPEC Rare(ACE) | 6 | $0.00 | 5.00% | $0.00 |
| Total EV / Pack | $2.59 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 20.00% | 1 in 5 | 8,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 8.30% | 1 in 12 | 8,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.25% | 1 in 16 | 8,000 |
| ACE SPEC Rare(ACE) | 5.00% | 1 in 20 | 8,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 1.06% | 1 in 94 | 8,000 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 0.67% | 1 in 149 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Destined-Rivals-Pull-Rates/43ba832e-44c9-45a4-ae2e-594df2defdda/, https://gamerant.com/pokemon-tcg-destined-rivals-expansion-pull-rates/, https://clickandcollectables.com.au/blogs/news/destined-rivals-pull-rates-chase-cards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Destined Rivals worth opening?
- At current market prices, Destined Rivals Booster Pack loses $5.74 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Destined Rivals booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Destined Rivals booster pack is $2.59 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Destined Rivals?
- The most valuable cards in Destined Rivals are Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182 ($447.71), Misty's Psyduck - 193/182 ($53.84), Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182 ($193.01).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Destined Rivals?
- Pull rates are based on 8,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Destined Rivals products lose an average of $137.65 (−79%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.