SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Pikachu 173/165: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
On SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Pikachu 173/165, PSA 10 sells for 6x a PSA 9, a $479 delta, which is an unusually wide gem-mint premium. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $599.99 on May 28, 2026, the crack-and-resub math favors the resub: expected value is positive even at a conservative 15% upgrade probability.
PSA 10
$575.13
Last sale $599.99 on
PSA 9
$95.68
Last sale $110.00 on
PSA 8
$74.80
Last sale $70.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Pikachu 173/165 (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151).
$479
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
6x
PSA 10 sells for 6x 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 modern-era card carrying a $479 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10, a 6x multiple on the PSA 9 price.
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