37,306 matches broken down to see what really predicts a win: squad strength, card grade, or which season
Win rate by squad-grade gap · 30K+ matches
Win rate climbs from 40% to 60% as the gap widens to 5 grade points. Beyond that, sample size gets too thin to trust.
Individual grade, winners vs. losers
A single player's grade shows almost no link to winning. What matters is the matchup, not the number.
Same player, different cards
One player's conversion rate swung up to 4x across his own cards. Premium seasons (TOTY, ICON TM, Heroes) dominate the win-rate rankings.
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