SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Tangela 178/165: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Tangela 178/165 shows an unusually wide gem-mint premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $128 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 5.6x. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $171.50 on May 17, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$155.19
Last sale $171.50 on
PSA 9
$27.52
Last sale $30.00 on
PSA 8
$19.27
Last sale $20.50 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Tangela 178/165 (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151).
$128
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
5.6x
PSA 10 sells for 5.6x 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
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 178/165 Tangela is a modern-era release from 2023. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $128.
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