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Booster Pack Simulator

The MakeACard Booster Pack Simulator lets you open virtual trading card packs with the exact same rarity odds as the real app: Common 50%, Uncommon 30%, Rare 10%, Holo Rare 7%, and Secret Rare 3%. Every pack contains 5 cards with live holographic rarity effects.

3%Secret Rare drop rate. On average, one per 33 cards generated
5cards per simulated pack, matching typical TCG booster pack sizes

Experience the dopamine of opening packs without spending a dollar. Pull rates match the real MakeACard generator. Track your luck across sessions.

100% FreeNo sign-upRuns in your browser
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Features

What Makes This Tool Special

Real Pull Rates

Uses the exact same rarity distribution as MakeACard's AI card generator: 50% Common, 30% Uncommon, 10% Rare, 7% Holo Rare, 3% Secret Rare.

Live Holographic Effects

Each revealed card shows its actual rarity CSS effect: diagonal shimmer for Uncommon, reverse holo crosshatch for Rare, full prismatic for Holo Rare, rainbow border for Secret Rare.

Flip Animation

Cards flip over one by one with a satisfying 3D rotation animation. The suspense builds with each reveal, just like opening a real pack.

Session History

Your pack opening history is saved locally. Track total packs opened, Secret Rare count, Holo Rare count, and your best streak. History persists across browser sessions.

Pure Client-Side

All randomness happens in your browser using Math.random(). No server calls, no loading, no limits. Open as many packs as you want.

“Variable ratio reinforcement is the most powerful schedule in behavioral psychology. Trading card rarity exploits this perfectly.”

- B.J. Fogg, Behavioral Scientist, Stanford University
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the pull rates the same as real Pokemon TCG packs?
These are MakeACard's internal rates, not Pokemon TCG rates. We use a simplified 5-tier system: Common 50%, Uncommon 30%, Rare 10%, Holo Rare 7%, Secret Rare 3%. Real Pokemon packs use different structures with guaranteed rarity slots per pack.
Can I save the cards I pull?
The simulator tracks your pack history and rarity stats in your browser's localStorage. However, the cards are simulated and cannot be transferred to your real MakeACard collection. To keep a card, create one at /app.
How many packs should I open to get a Secret Rare?
At 3% odds, you have a 50% chance of pulling at least one Secret Rare after 23 cards (about 5 packs). For a 90% chance, you need about 76 cards (about 15 packs). The simulator tracks your actual luck vs. expected odds.
Is this actually random?
Yes. Each card uses JavaScript's Math.random() with no seed or pattern. Every pack is independent. The simulator does not use 'pity timers' or guaranteed drops. Your streak of bad luck is real randomness, not a bug.
Can I share my best pull?
Take a screenshot of your pack reveal! The cards render with the same CSS effects as the real app. If you pull multiple Secret Rares in one pack, that's worth sharing. For real cards you can actually keep, head to /app.
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