Magma Basin Pokémon Karte
SR · N° 185

Brilliant Stars

Should I buy Magma Basin or open boosters?

Short answer: Magma Basin as a single is the statistically smarter choice. Below you'll find the single price, pull rate, and how many Brilliant Stars packs you need for realistic odds.

Recommendation

Buying the single is statistically better

For a 50% chance to pull this card you need roughly 584 packs. That costs around 4771 €, while the single price is 0.00 €.

Pull Rate

1:842

Booster price

8.17 €

per Brilliant Stars pack

Needed Booster Packs

584

to have a 50% chance to pull that card.

How many packs do I need for Magma Basin?

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

ChancePacksPack CostDiff vs. Buy
50% Chance5844771 € +4771 €
75% Chance11689543 € +9543 €
90% Chance193915842 € +15842 €
99% Chance387831683 € +31683 €

Buy vs. Pull Analysis for Magma Basin

If you specifically want Magma Basin from Brilliant Stars, buying the single is the reliable path. A booster currently costs 8.17 €, but the pull rate is only 0.119% per pack. Even the 50% threshold sits at 584 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 Magma Basin from Brilliant Stars

Should I buy Magma Basin as a single?

Magma Basin as a single is the statistically smarter choice.

How many Brilliant Stars packs do I need for Magma Basin?

For a 50% chance you need about 584 packs, for a 90% chance about 1939 packs.

What is the pull rate of Magma Basin in Brilliant Stars?

The pull rate is 0.119% per booster, roughly 1 out of 842 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.