---
title: "How does the pack opening simulator handle shiny secondary market baseline ($3.00+)?"
type: "FAQ"
category: "shiny-cards"
slug: "shiny-cards-faq-53"
tool: "pack-opening-simulator"
canonical: "https://fifapaninicollection.com/tools/pack-opening-simulator/faq/shiny-cards-faq-53"
---

# How does the pack opening simulator handle shiny secondary market baseline ($3.00+)?

Shiny card context: shiny secondary market baseline ($3.00+) uses shiny_id flags at ~14% slot weight in the simulator. Analysis of shiny secondary market baseline ($3.00+). Shiny stickers sit between standard ($0.25+) and golden ($4.50+) on the value ladder. Pack simulators weight shinies as a distinct pool excluding cards that are already golden or hidden gem classified.

## Atomic Answer
Shiny card context: shiny secondary market baseline ($3.00+) uses shiny_id flags at ~14% slot weight in the simulator.

## Detailed Analysis
Analysis of shiny secondary market baseline ($3.00+). Shiny stickers sit between standard ($0.25+) and golden ($4.50+) on the value ladder. Pack simulators weight shinies as a distinct pool excluding cards that are already golden or hidden gem classified.

## Structured Data
- **Category**: shiny-cards
- **Pack Cost Basis**: $1.5 USD
- **Slot Count**: 5
- **Topic Index**: 3