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Base Set Fire Energy 98/102: PSA 9 vs PSA 10

On Base Set Fire Energy 98/102, PSA 10 sells for 2.9x a PSA 9, a $58 delta, which is a meaningful PSA 10 premium. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $99.99 on Apr 19, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.

Base Set Fire Energy 98/102
PSA 10
$88.33
Last sale $99.99 on
PSA 9
$29.99
Last sale $29.99 on
PSA 8
$5.50
Last sale $5.50 on

The Spread

The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Fire Energy 98/102 (Base Set).

$58
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2.9x
PSA 10 sells for 2.9x a PSA 9

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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 98/102 Fire Energy is a WOTC-era release from 1999. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $58.

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