Best Pack for Darkness Cards

#	Pack	Score	Cards	Top-10 Power	≥1000 Density	Best Pull
1	Ho-Oh	24465	136	15650 pts	36% (top 80)	Ho-Oh ex · 2500
2	Deluxe	22235	379	14200 pts	25% (top 80)	Rare Candy · 2500
3	Mega Gyarados	17301	139	16900 pts	36% (top 80)	Flame Patch · 2500
4	Lugia	17265	136	15650 pts	36% (top 80)	Ho-Oh ex · 2500
5	Extradimensional	17121	103	14400 pts	35% (top 80)	Nihilego · 2500
6	Dialga	14763	126	15250 pts	19% (top 80)	Dialga ex · 2500
7	Lunala	13815	140	15650 pts	39% (top 80)	Lunala ex · 2500
8	Shining	13706	111	14400 pts	41% (top 80)	Poké Ball · 2500
9	Palkia	11903	126	15250 pts	19% (top 80)	Dialga ex · 2500
10	Secluded	11410	105	14400 pts	35% (top 80)	Mantyke · 2500

Note: density is computed from the top 80 highest craft-point cards in each pack (for comparability).

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FAQ (Goal-specific)

Decision support (snapshot-based)

What is the best pack for "Best Pack for Darkness Cards" right now? +

Based on the snapshot (2026-02-03), the top pick is "Ho-Oh" (score 24465). Runner-ups: Deluxe, Mega Gyarados, Lugia.

Is element data complete enough for "Darkness" ranking? +

Element coverage for "Ho-Oh" is 93%. Matched darkness cards: 19, total craft points (matched only): 10335.

What does the score measure? +

It’s a deterministic score using the rule on this page (Methodology). It relies on in-game craft points and the pack pool, not real-time prices. This makes it stable and reproducible.

What are the best pulls in the #1 pack? +

Top high-value pulls (by craft points) include: Ho-Oh ex, Lugia ex, Ho-Oh ex. Best pull: Ho-Oh ex.

Why do you use a snapshot instead of real-time data? +

Snapshot data is easier to keep accurate without running an API. Rankings update when the dataset updates; the date is always shown so you can judge freshness.

How should I use the "Darkness" pack goal? +

If you’re building a darkness collection, prioritize packs with higher darkness card count and higher matched craft points. Then check the pack page to see the full pool.

How close are the top packs—can I pick any of them? +

The score gap between #1 and #2 is 2230. If it’s small, you can choose based on personal targets (specific cards) after checking each pack’s pool page.

Where can I see the full list of cards in the best pack? +

Open the pack page: /pack/ho-oh/. You can also click any card to view its details page.

Tip: If the result feels off, check the snapshot date and compare two packs using the table above.

Data Notes

Snapshot: 2026-02-03

This pack contains 29 high-cost cards (≥1000 pts), including 3 premium pulls (≥1500 pts).

High-value cards

29 cards ≥1000 pts · 3 cards ≥1500 pts

Examples (≥1000):

Ho-Oh ex Lugia ex Ho-Oh ex Leafeon ex

Examples (≥1500):

Ho-Oh ex Lugia ex Ho-Oh ex

Points coverage

100%

136 / 136 cards have points

Element coverage

93%

127 / 136 cards have element

Element goals depend on element labels; lower coverage can reduce ranking reliability.

This site uses a snapshot dataset (non-real-time). Coverage varies by upstream version and improves after data patches.

Methodology

We score packs by (1) how many cards match the target element and (2) the craft points sum of those matching cards, with a small overall value weight. Packs with low element coverage are down-ranked.

* Rankings are snapshot-based (non-real-time) and intended for decision support. Scores are comparative across packs for the same goal.

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