Question 1

What is MTG pack EV?

Accepted Answer

Pack EV (expected value) is the total market value of cards you can expect to open from a single booster pack, calculated from TCGPlayer market prices and MTGJSON pull-rate data. A pack EV above its retail price means you get more card value than you spend on average.

Question 2

Which MTG packs have the best value per pack?

Accepted Answer

This page ranks every booster pack by EV ratio daily. Collector booster packs from sets with a high density of expensive rares and mythics typically lead. Filter by box type to compare draft, set, and collector packs side by side.

Question 3

How often is pack EV updated?

Accepted Answer

Pack EV data is recomputed daily at 9 AM UTC using live TCGPlayer market prices. Rankings shift as card prices move, so check back regularly for the most current data.

Question 4

What is the difference between Full EV and Sellable EV?

Accepted Answer

Full EV values every card at its TCGPlayer market price. Sellable EV applies bulk buyback rates to cards below rarity thresholds (commons and uncommons under $0.50, rares and mythics under $1), giving a more conservative view of realistic value you can actually recover.

#	Pack	Type	Pack Price	Pack EV	Pack EV Ratio	Spread	Top Cards

Pack EV Rankings