Don't rip Paradox Rift right now.
Keep it sealed.
Even the best product loses $5.03 on average.
If you must open something: Paradox Rift Booster Pack loses the least at −$5.03.
All 8 Products
Paradox Rift Booster Pack
1 pack
−$5.03
−75% return
$6.71 sealed → $1.68 EV
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Paradox Rift Booster Box
36 packs
−$183.79
−75% return
$244.27 sealed → $60.48 EV
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Paradox Rift Build & Battle Box
4 packs
−$26.62
−78% return
$34.34 sealed → $7.72 EV
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Paradox Rift 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
−$20.72
−79% return
$26.26 sealed → $5.54 EV
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Paradox Rift Single Pack Blister
1 pack
−$7.77
−80% return
$9.70 sealed → $1.93 EV
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Paradox Rift Booster Bundle
6 packs
−$52.86
−84% return
$62.94 sealed → $10.08 EV
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Paradox Rift ETB
9 packs
−$84.73
−84% return
$100.85 sealed → $16.12 EV
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Paradox Rift PC ETB
11 packs
−$155.37
−88% return
$175.85 sealed → $20.48 EV
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Groudon - 199/182
#199/182
Illustration Rare$74.17
EV: $0.17
Minun - 194/182
#194/182
Illustration Rare$36.51
EV: $0.08
Plusle - 193/182
#193/182
Illustration Rare$33.75
EV: $0.08
Steelix - 208/182
#208/182
Illustration Rare$26.84
EV: $0.06
Morpeko - 206/182
#206/182
Illustration Rare$25.03
EV: $0.06
Altaria ex - 253/182
#253/182
Special Illustration Rare$41.52
EV: $0.05
Roaring Moon ex - 251/182
#251/182
Special Illustration Rare$32.83
EV: $0.04
Mantyke - 189/182
#189/182
Illustration Rare$18.06
EV: $0.04
Yveltal - 205/182
#205/182
Illustration Rare$17.01
EV: $0.04
Garchomp ex - 245/182
#245/182
Special Illustration Rare$26.81
EV: $0.03
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 34 | $12.99 | 7.70% | $1.00 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 15 | $16.04 | 1.90% | $0.30 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 28 | $2.77 | 6.70% | $0.19 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 20 | $0.93 | 14.30% | $0.13 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 7 | $4.94 | 1.20% | $0.06 |
| Total EV / Pack | $1.68 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 14.30% | 1 in 7 | 8,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 7.70% | 1 in 13 | 8,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.70% | 1 in 15 | 8,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 1.90% | 1 in 53 | 8,000 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 1.20% | 1 in 83 | 8,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Paradox-Rift-Pull-Rates/0b5fb648-38fc-4f61-a6af-57c2737b4a48/, https://www.digitaltq.com/paradox-rift-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pokepatch.com/2025/05/18/paradox-rift-pull-rates-in-pokemon-tcg-set/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Paradox Rift worth opening?
- At current market prices, Paradox Rift Booster Pack loses $5.03 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Paradox Rift booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Paradox Rift booster pack is $1.68 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Paradox Rift?
- The most valuable cards in Paradox Rift are Groudon - 199/182 ($74.17), Minun - 194/182 ($36.51), Plusle - 193/182 ($33.75).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Paradox Rift?
- 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, Paradox Rift products lose an average of $67.11 (−80%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 8,000+ pack openings.