SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set Ralts #211: PSA 9 vs PSA 10

SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set Ralts #211 shows one of the widest gaps in vintage WOTC between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $626 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 14.1x. Based on a recent PSA 10 sale of $725.00 on May 29, 2026, the crack-and-resub math favors the resub: expected value is positive even at a conservative 15% upgrade probability.

PSA 10

$673.57

Last sale $725.00 on May 29, 2026 UTC

PSA 9

$47.78

Last sale $45.00 on May 28, 2026 UTC

PSA 8

$39.50

Last sale $33.00 on May 27, 2026 UTC

The Spread

The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Ralts #211 SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set.

$626

Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10

14.1x

PSA 10 sells for 14.1x a PSA 9

Three-Outcome EV Calculator

PSA 9 acquisition cost ($)

PSA resub cost ($)

Probability of each outcome (must total 100%)

PSA 10 (upgrade) 15%

PSA 9 (regrade) 70%

PSA 8 (downgrade) 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

Math favors holding the 9

Where this card lands in the broader SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set picture: a non-holo with a $626 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.

More Ralts Comparisons

Ralts #153 PSA 9 vs PSA 10 - SV: Paldean Fates

Other SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set Heavy Hitters

Track every grade tier. Spot every gap.

Real PSA prices across every grade tier. Founding member rate $3.99/mo locked forever. First 100 only.

Claim founding member rate

First 100 only. Founding member rate $3.99/mo locked forever.