SV04: Paradox Rift Tulip 259/182: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SV04: Paradox Rift Tulip 259/182 shows a wide gem-mint premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $61 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 3.8x. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $120.00 on Mar 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
$82.38
Last sale $120.00 on
PSA 9
$21.70
Last sale $26.00 on
PSA 8
$19.99
Last sale $19.99 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Tulip 259/182 (SV04: Paradox Rift).
$61
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
3.8x
PSA 10 sells for 3.8x 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
Where this card lands in the broader SV04: Paradox Rift picture: a modern-era card carrying a $61 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10, a 3.8x multiple on the PSA 9 price.
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