Short answer: Volcanion ex as a single is the statistically smarter choice. Below you'll find the single price, pull rate, and how many Journey Together packs you need for realistic odds.
Recommendation
Buying the single is statistically better
For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 114 packs. That costs around 529 €, while the single price is 0.00 €.
Probability, pack count, and cost compared to buying the single.
Chance
Packs
Pack Cost
Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance
114
529 €
+529 €
75% Chance
227
1053 €
+1053 €
90% Chance
377
1749 €
+1749 €
99% Chance
754
3499 €
+3499 €
Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Volcanion ex
If you specifically want Volcanion ex from Journey Together, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 4.64 €, but the pull rate is only 0.609% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 114 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 Volcanion ex from Journey Together
Should I buy Volcanion ex as a single?
Volcanion ex as a single is the statistically smarter choice.
How many Journey Together packs do I need for Volcanion ex?
For a 50% chance you need about 114 packs, for a 90% chance about 377 packs.
What is the pull rate of Volcanion ex in Journey Together?
The pull rate is 0.609% per booster, roughly 1 out of 164 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.
