Short answer: Mawile VSTAR as a single is the statistically smarter choice. Below you'll find the single price, pull rate, and how many Silver Tempest packs you need for realistic odds.
Recommendation
Buying the single is statistically better
For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 130 packs. That costs around 1044 €, while the single price is 1.06 €.
Probability, pack count, and cost compared to buying the single.
Chance
Packs
Pack Cost
Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance
130
1044 €
+1043 €
75% Chance
260
2088 €
+2087 €
90% Chance
431
3461 €
+3460 €
99% Chance
862
6922 €
+6921 €
Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Mawile VSTAR
If you specifically want Mawile VSTAR from Silver Tempest, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 8.03 €, but the pull rate is only 0.533% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 130 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 Mawile VSTAR from Silver Tempest
Should I buy Mawile VSTAR as a single?
Mawile VSTAR as a single is the statistically smarter choice.
How many Silver Tempest packs do I need for Mawile VSTAR?
For a 50% chance you need about 130 packs, for a 90% chance about 431 packs.
What is the pull rate of Mawile VSTAR in Silver Tempest?
The pull rate is 0.533% per booster, roughly 1 out of 188 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.