SV03: Obsidian Flames Scizor 205/197: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV03: Obsidian Flames Scizor 205/197 shows an unusually wide gem-mint premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $343 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 11.9x. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $335.00 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
$375.08
Last sale $335.00 on
PSA 9
$31.65
Last sale $37.50 on
PSA 8
$17.13
Last sale $15.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Scizor 205/197 (SV03: Obsidian Flames).
$343
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
11.9x
PSA 10 sells for 11.9x 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 SV03: Obsidian Flames picture: a modern-era card carrying a $343 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10, an 11.9x multiple on the PSA 9 price.
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