Should I buy Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR or open boosters?

Short answer: Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR 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 87 packs. That costs around 576 €, while the single price is 0.00 €.

Pull Rate

1:125

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 Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR?

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

Chance	Packs	Pack Cost	Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance	87	576 €	+576 €
75% Chance	173	1145 €	+1145 €
90% Chance	287	1900 €	+1900 €
99% Chance	574	3800 €	+3800 €

Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR

If you specifically want Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR from Astral Radiance, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 6.62 €, but the pull rate is only 0.800% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 87 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 Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR from Astral Radiance

Should I buy Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR as a single?

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR as a single is the statistically smarter choice.

How many Astral Radiance packs do I need for Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR?

For a 50% chance you need about 87 packs, for a 90% chance about 287 packs.

What is the pull rate of Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR in Astral Radiance?

The pull rate is 0.800% per booster, roughly 1 out of 125 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.