Base Set Alakazam #1: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
Base Set Alakazam #1 shows one of the widest gaps in vintage WOTC between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $2,074 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 6.8x. Based on a recent PSA 10 sale of $2,475.00 on May 31, 2026, the crack-and-resub math favors the resub: expected value is positive even at a conservative 15% upgrade probability.
PSA 10
$2,431.82
Last sale $2,475.00 on
PSA 9
$357.45
Last sale $357.50 on
PSA 8
$151.14
Last sale $132.50 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Alakazam #1 Base Set.
$2,074
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
6.8x
PSA 10 sells for 6.8x 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 picture: a holo with a $2,074 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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