What Are the Odds of Pulling a Mythic Rare?
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The allure of opening a booster pack and discovering a mythic rare is a significant draw for many card game enthusiasts, particularly in games like Magic: The Gathering. Understanding the odds of pulling one of these coveted cards can greatly enhance your understanding of pack opening and deck-building strategies. The answer to the question “What are the odds of pulling a mythic rare?” is not as simple as a single number, as it depends on the type of booster pack you’re opening and the specific set in question. However, to provide a comprehensive answer:
For standard Draft Boosters, the odds are roughly 1 in 7.4 booster packs since the release of Zendikar Rising. Before Zendikar Rising, the odds were approximately 1 in 8 booster packs. These odds refer to the probability of getting any mythic rare instead of a regular rare card. This doesn’t account for the specific mythic you’re seeking, just the presence of one in a pack. These odds are based on the fact that when printing cards, a certain number of card slots on a printing sheet are designated for mythic rares instead of rares. This change from 1 in 8 to 1 in 7.4 happened specifically with the release of Zendikar Rising.
While the odds of pulling a mythic rare are relatively low, the allure of these powerful and often game-changing cards continues to drive the excitement of opening packs. Different types of booster packs also alter these odds, which we will explore in more detail.
Understanding Pull Rates
The pull rate is the frequency at which certain cards appear within booster packs. This rate is carefully calculated by the game designers to provide a balance between rarity and availability. Mythic rares, being the most exclusive (and therefore typically the most powerful and sought after cards in the game) have the lowest pull rates.
Draft Booster Packs
As previously mentioned, Draft Boosters are the most common type of pack and typically adhere to the baseline pull rates. You will generally find one rare or mythic rare in these packs. This is the standard for most sets since Zendikar Rising and before. With the updated 1 in 7.4 chance, for every 7.4 Draft Boosters you open, you can expect to find one mythic rare card in the rare card slot on average. However, because of the nature of probability this is not guaranteed and it could take more or less.
Set Booster Packs
Set Boosters offer a different experience and have a higher overall chance of pulling multiple rares and potentially, by extension, mythic rares. Set Boosters also have a higher chance of pulling more than one rare in one booster pack. While the baseline is still one rare/mythic, there are also slots in the pack that have a probability of containing additional rares or mythic rares. The pull rate of finding a mythic rare in a set booster is about 13.51% or about 1 in 7.4 packs, making them slightly more rewarding to open if you’re seeking mythic rares. This higher rate leads to an average of 4.86 mythic rares per box in a standard set booster box.
Collector Booster Packs
Collector Boosters are designed for collectors, thus, have the highest concentration of rares, foils, and mythic rares. Each Collector Booster contains, on average, 4 rare or mythic rare cards, but these often come in foil or with alternative art. Collector Boosters significantly increase the chances of pulling a mythic rare making them the most sought after pack if you are hunting for specific and rare cards.
Factors Affecting Pull Rates
Several factors can influence the odds of pulling a specific mythic rare or even a mythic rare in general. These include:
- Set Size: Larger sets tend to have more mythic rares, slightly diluting the chance of pulling any particular one.
- Print Runs: The number of mythic rares printed in each run also affects availability. Most estimations suggest around 1.3 million copies of each mythic rare are printed in a mass-produced standard set that sells well.
- Foil vs. Non-foil: Foil versions of cards are rarer than non-foil versions. The odds of pulling a specific foil mythic rare are significantly lower. This probability is estimated to be around 1 in 2,160 booster packs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the symbol for a Mythic Rare?
The expansion set symbol of a mythic rare card is colored red-orange or bronze. This differs from the gold symbol for rares, the silver symbol for uncommons, and the black or white symbol for common cards.
2. How many mythic rares are typically in a set?
Modern large sets typically have 15 mythic rares. These cards are typically color balanced.
3. How many rares are in a standard set?
Standard sets typically contain around 53 rare cards and are color balanced.
4. What are the chances of pulling a specific foil mythic rare?
The odds of pulling a specific foil mythic rare are extremely low, roughly 1 in 2,160 booster packs. On average, it would require opening about 60 booster boxes to find a specific foil mythic.
5. How many mythic rares are in a Draft booster box?
A standard Draft booster box should contain an average of 5 mythic rares. Draft booster boxes contain 36 packs each.
6. How many mythic rares are in a Set booster box?
Set booster boxes typically have about the same number of rares as draft boxes but on average are closer to 5 mythic rares. However, due to the multiple rare slots, this can vary and be closer to 5 to 7 mythic rares. The average number of mythic rares per standard Set booster box is 4.86. Set booster boxes contain 30 packs each.
7. What is the chance of pulling a secret rare card in a booster box?
The pull rate for a secret rare card is approximately 1 in 72 booster packs. Since each box has 36 packs, this means about 1 secret rare for every 2 boxes on average. No pack can have more than one secret rare.
8. How many ultra rares are in a booster box?
The pull rate for Ultra Rare cards is approximately 1:6 packs on average. Therefore, you can expect around 6-8 Ultra Rares in a standard booster box containing 36 packs, and potentially 0-2 Secret Rares.
9. Can you get Mythic rares in Draft Boosters?
Yes, you can get mythic rares in Draft Boosters. A Draft Booster contains at least one rare or mythic rare card per pack.
10. Are Mythic Rares worth buying?
Whether Mythic Rares are “worth it” depends on your goals. If you’re trying to complete a set, buying a few packs when you’re close is a reasonable option. However, the rate of return for coins or in-game currency to cards is often not ideal.
11. How do I know if a card is a mythic rare?
The color of the expansion set symbol on the card will tell you its rarity. If it’s orange-red or bronze, it’s a mythic rare.
12. What are the chances for rares and mythics in Draft vs. Set boosters?
Draft Boosters usually have 15 cards, with at least 1 rare/mythic and a small chance of a 2nd rare. Set Boosters usually have 12 cards, at least 1 rare/mythic, with chances of up to 4 rare/mythic.
13. What is the rarest type of card?
Starlight Rares are considered incredibly rare, with a pull rate of roughly 1 per 2 cases of booster boxes.
14. Is Legendary rarer than Mythic?
In the context of some card games, Legendary may be a higher rarity than Mythic. In Magic, there are no card rarities higher than Mythic.
15. Are all Planeswalkers mythic rare?
Not all Planeswalkers are mythic rare. Some are, some are rare. For example, in the Phyrexia: All Will Be One set, the five compleated planeswalkers are all mythic rares, while the five uncompleated planeswalkers are all rares.
Understanding the probabilities of pulling mythic rares adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement to card game collecting and play. Whether you’re aiming for specific cards or just enjoying the thrill of the pull, knowing the odds is essential for every collector.