Base Set Lightning Energy 100/102: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
Base Set Lightning Energy 100/102 shows a meaningful PSA 10 premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $57 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 2.9x. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $84.99 on May 12, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$88.50
Last sale $84.99 on
PSA 9
$31.00
Last sale $30.00 on
PSA 8
$26.00
Last sale $26.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Lightning Energy 100/102 (Base Set).
$57
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2.9x
PSA 10 sells for 2.9x 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 100/102 Lightning Energy is a WOTC-era release from 1999. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $57.
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