SV04: Paradox Rift Steelix 208/182: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV04: Paradox Rift Steelix 208/182 shows a wide gem-mint premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $131 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 4.8x. Based on the most recent PSA 10 sale of $171.50 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
$166.28
Last sale $171.50 on
PSA 9
$35.00
Last sale $35.00 on
PSA 8
$18.43
Last sale $19.67 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Steelix 208/182 (SV04: Paradox Rift).
$131
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
4.8x
PSA 10 sells for 4.8x 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
SV04: Paradox Rift 208/182 Steelix is a modern-era release from 2023. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $131.
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