Short answer: Dragonite 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 104 packs. That costs around 835 €, while the single price is 0.46 €.
Probability, pack count, and cost compared to buying the single.
Chance
Packs
Pack Cost
Diff vs. Buy
50% Chance
104
835 €
+835 €
75% Chance
207
1662 €
+1662 €
90% Chance
344
2762 €
+2762 €
99% Chance
688
5525 €
+5524 €
Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Dragonite
If you specifically want Dragonite from Silver Tempest, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 8.03 €, but the pull rate is only 0.668% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 104 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 Dragonite from Silver Tempest
Should I buy Dragonite as a single?
Dragonite as a single is the statistically smarter choice.
How many Silver Tempest packs do I need for Dragonite?
For a 50% chance you need about 104 packs, for a 90% chance about 344 packs.
What is the pull rate of Dragonite in Silver Tempest?
The pull rate is 0.668% per booster, roughly 1 out of 150 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.