Base Set 2 Scyther #17: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
On Base Set 2 Scyther #17, the PSA 10 premium is one of the widest gaps in vintage WOTC: PSA 10 sells for 6.4x a PSA 9, a $768 delta. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $911.00 on May 4, 2025, the crack-and-resub math favors the resub: expected value is positive even at a conservative 15% upgrade probability.
PSA 10
$911.00
Last sale $911.00 on
PSA 9
$143.33
Last sale $150.00 on
PSA 8
$69.74
Last sale $74.99 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Scyther #17 Base Set 2.
$768
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
6.4x
PSA 10 sells for 6.4x a PSA 9
Three-Outcome EV Calculator
15%
70%
15%
Defaults are conservative starting points. Adjust based on the specific slab. A borderline 9 with strong centering plays differently than a 9 with edge wear.
PSA 10 outcome (sale price minus resub minus acquisition)
$0
PSA 9 outcome (regrade, no upgrade)
$0
PSA 8 outcome (downgrade, slower sell, tied capital)
$0
Expected Value
$0
Math favors holding the 9
Where this card lands in the broader Base Set 2 picture: a holo with a $768 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10. The PSA 9 to PSA 10 jump on WOTC-era cards reflects population scarcity at the top grade, not raw print run.
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