SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Bulbasaur #1: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Bulbasaur #1 shows a modest premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $27 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 1.8x. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $60.00 on Mar 24, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$60.00
Last sale $60.00 on
PSA 9
$33.26
Last sale $54.79 on
PSA 8
$5.75
Last sale $10.99 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Bulbasaur #1 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151.
$27
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
1.8x
PSA 10 sells for 1.8x 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 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 picture: a non-holo with a $27 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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