Should I buy Toxicroak ex or open boosters?

Short answer: Toxicroak ex as a single is the statistically smarter choice. Below you'll find the single price, pull rate, and how many Scarlet & Violet packs you need for realistic odds.

Recommendation

Buying the single is statistically better

For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 214 packs. That costs around 1017 €, while the single price is 0.00 €.

Pull Rate

1:309

Single price

n/a

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Booster price

4.75 €

per Scarlet & Violet pack

Needed Booster Packs

214

to have a 50% chance to pull that card.

How many packs do I need for Toxicroak ex?

Probability, pack count, and cost compared to buying the single.

Chance	Packs	Pack Cost	Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance	214	1017 €	+1017 €
75% Chance	428	2033 €	+2033 €
90% Chance	710	3373 €	+3373 €
99% Chance	1420	6745 €	+6745 €

Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Toxicroak ex

If you specifically want Toxicroak ex from Scarlet & Violet, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 4.75 €, but the pull rate is only 0.324% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 214 packs.

Packs can still be fun if you want multiple cards from the set or if the opening experience itself is the value. As a pure price decision, pullrates.gg always compares the cost of getting one specific card against its market price as a single.

FAQ about Toxicroak ex from Scarlet & Violet

Should I buy Toxicroak ex as a single?

Toxicroak ex as a single is the statistically smarter choice.

How many Scarlet & Violet packs do I need for Toxicroak ex?

For a 50% chance you need about 214 packs, for a 90% chance about 710 packs.

What is the pull rate of Toxicroak ex in Scarlet & Violet?

The pull rate is 0.324% per booster, roughly 1 out of 309 packs.

Why is buying the single often cheaper?

With rare cards, opening packs means paying for many unsuccessful pulls. Buying the single removes that risk and gives you exactly the card you want.