So, first of all, this thread isn't meant for this kind of discussion.

Second, I get a LOT of SR cards, leading me to believe the 1 in 6 chance is quite true. Even if the face down cards is just a ploy, fact is I still get the SRs a lot.

It's also true that I've never seen an SR appear without the step up animation. But it is true that I have seen them NOT show up even after the animation played quite often.