Base Set Haunter #29: PSA 9 vs PSA 10

On Base Set Haunter #29, the PSA 10 premium is one of the widest gaps in vintage WOTC: PSA 10 sells for 5.2x a PSA 9, a $167 delta. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $205.00 on May 23, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.

PSA 10

$206.21

Last sale $205.00 on May 23, 2026 UTC

PSA 9

$39.67

Last sale $26.00 on May 11, 2026 UTC

PSA 8

$34.50

Last sale $36.00 on May 27, 2026 UTC

The Spread

The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Haunter #29 Base Set.

$167

Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10

5.2x

PSA 10 sells for 5.2x a PSA 9

Three-Outcome EV Calculator

PSA 9 acquisition cost ($)

PSA resub cost ($)

Probability of each outcome (must total 100%)

PSA 10 (upgrade) 15%

PSA 9 (regrade) 70%

PSA 8 (downgrade) 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

Math favors holding the 9

Where this card lands in the broader Base Set picture: a non-holo with a $167 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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