SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Mr. Mime #179: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
On SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 Mr. Mime #179, the PSA 10 premium is one of the widest gaps in vintage WOTC: PSA 10 sells for 5.2x a PSA 9, a $109 delta. Based on a recent PSA 10 sale of $143.50 on May 25, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$134.19
Last sale $143.50 on
PSA 9
$25.66
Last sale $25.00 on
PSA 8
$12.70
Last sale $13.99 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Mr. Mime #179 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151.
$109
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
5.2x
PSA 10 sells for 5.2x 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 SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 picture: a non-holo with a $109 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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