SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Charmeleon #169: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Charmeleon #169 shows one of the widest gaps in vintage WOTC between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $437 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 5.5x. Based on a recent PSA 10 sale of $550.00 on May 30, 2026, the crack-and-resub math favors the resub: expected value is positive even at a conservative 15% upgrade probability.
PSA 10
$533.91
Last sale $550.00 on
PSA 9
$96.75
Last sale $89.50 on
PSA 8
$70.30
Last sale $77.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Charmeleon #169 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151.
$437
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
5.5x
PSA 10 sells for 5.5x 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 $437 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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