Should I buy Heatran VMAX or open boosters?

Short answer: Heatran VMAX as a single is the statistically smarter choice. Below you'll find the single price, pull rate, and how many Astral Radiance packs you need for realistic odds.

Recommendation

Buying the single is statistically better

For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 73 packs. That costs around 483 €, while the single price is 0.00 €.

Pull Rate

1:105

Single price

n/a

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Booster price

6.62 €

per Astral Radiance pack

Needed Booster Packs

to have a 50% chance to pull that card.

How many packs do I need for Heatran VMAX?

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

Chance	Packs	Pack Cost	Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance	73	483 €	+483 €
75% Chance	146	967 €	+967 €
90% Chance	242	1602 €	+1602 €
99% Chance	483	3197 €	+3197 €

Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Heatran VMAX

If you specifically want Heatran VMAX from Astral Radiance, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 6.62 €, but the pull rate is only 0.950% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 73 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 Heatran VMAX from Astral Radiance

Should I buy Heatran VMAX as a single?

Heatran VMAX as a single is the statistically smarter choice.

How many Astral Radiance packs do I need for Heatran VMAX?

For a 50% chance you need about 73 packs, for a 90% chance about 242 packs.

What is the pull rate of Heatran VMAX in Astral Radiance?

The pull rate is 0.950% per booster, roughly 1 out of 105 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.