SV03: Obsidian Flames Absol ex 214/197: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV03: Obsidian Flames Absol ex 214/197 shows a meaningful PSA 10 premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $36 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 2.2x. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $75.00 on May 29, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$64.52
Last sale $75.00 on
PSA 9
$29.00
Last sale $29.00 on
PSA 8
$16.75
Last sale $20.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Absol ex 214/197 (SV03: Obsidian Flames).
$36
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2.2x
PSA 10 sells for 2.2x 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
SV03: Obsidian Flames 214/197 Absol ex is a modern-era release from 2023. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $36.
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