Base Set 2 Voltorb 98/130: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
On Base Set 2 Voltorb 98/130, PSA 10 sells for 2.7x a PSA 9, a $50 delta, which is a meaningful PSA 10 premium. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $80.00 on Feb 14, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$80.00
Last sale $80.00 on
PSA 9
$29.99
Last sale $29.99 on
PSA 8
$20.00
Last sale $20.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Voltorb 98/130 (Base Set 2).
$50
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2.7x
PSA 10 sells for 2.7x 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
Base Set 2 98/130 Voltorb is a WOTC-era release from 2000. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $50.
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