Alolan Vulpix V Pokémon card from Silver Tempest
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Silver Tempest

Alolan Vulpix V Pull Rate: Buy the Single or Open Silver Tempest Boosters?

For this card, buying the single is statistically the smarter choice. Based on the current pull rate, single price, and booster price, opening packs for one specific Alolan Vulpix V is expected to cost more than buying the card directly.

Recommendation

Buying the single is currently the smarter price decision

For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 138 packs. That costs around 1093 €, while the current single price is 1.06 €.

Pull Rate

1:198

Single price

1.06 €

Booster price

7.92 €

per Silver Tempest pack

Packs for 50% chance

138

Estimated packs for a 50% chance to pull this card.

Alolan Vulpix V at a glance

Alolan Vulpix V is a Holo Rare V from Silver Tempest with an estimated pull rate of 1:198 packs. At the current booster price of 7.92 €, reaching a 50% pull chance would cost about 1093 €, compared with a current single price of 1.06 €.

How many packs for a chance to pull Alolan Vulpix V?

Compare probability thresholds, estimated pack counts, and expected pack cost against buying the single.

ChancePacksPack CostDiff vs. Buy
50% Chance1381093 € +1092 €
75% Chance2752178 € +2177 €
90% Chance4563612 € +3610 €
99% Chance9117215 € +7214 €

These pack counts are probability thresholds, not guarantees. A 50% chance means that, statistically, comparable openings would hit the card about half the time by that point.

Buy vs. pull analysis for Alolan Vulpix V

If you specifically want Alolan Vulpix V from Silver Tempest, buying the single is currently the lower-cost option based on the available data. The estimated pull rate is 0.504% per pack, so even reaching a 50% chance requires about 138 boosters.

Opening packs can still make sense if you enjoy the experience, want multiple cards from the set, or value the entertainment of ripping sealed product. As a pure single-card decision, the calculator compares the expected pack cost with the current market price of the card.

FAQ about Alolan Vulpix V from Silver Tempest

What is the pull rate of Alolan Vulpix V in Silver Tempest?

The estimated pull rate of Alolan Vulpix V in Silver Tempest is 0.504% per booster, roughly 1 out of 198 packs. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.

How many Silver Tempest packs do I need for Alolan Vulpix V?

For a 50% chance you need about 138 packs. For a 90% chance you need about 456 packs. These are probability thresholds, not guaranteed results.

Should I buy Alolan Vulpix V as a single?

Based on the current pull rate, booster price, and single price, buying Alolan Vulpix V as a single is currently the statistically smarter price decision.

What does 1:198 mean for Alolan Vulpix V?

1:198 means that, on average, one copy of Alolan Vulpix V is estimated to appear per 198 booster packs. You could pull it earlier, later, or not at all within that number of packs.

Can I guarantee pulling Alolan Vulpix V by opening enough packs?

No. Booster packs are random, and no pack count can guarantee a specific card. Higher pack counts only increase the probability.

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The displayed single price is based on the selected market data source where available. External links let you compare current listings on Cardmarket and TCGplayer.

Pull rates are estimates based on available data. Booster openings are random, and actual results can be better or worse than the calculated probability.

Prices updated: Jun 10, 2026