Champion's Path Charizard V #79: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
Champion's Path Charizard V #79 shows a meaningful PSA 10 premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $257 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 2x. Based on a recent PSA 10 sale of $467.00 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
$507.60
Last sale $467.00 on
PSA 9
$250.57
Last sale $265.00 on
PSA 8
$220.47
Last sale $217.55 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Charizard V #79 Champion's Path.
$257
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2x
PSA 10 sells for 2x 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 Champion's Path picture: a non-holo with a $257 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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