SV08: Surging Sparks Milotic ex #42: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
The PSA 10 to PSA 9 spread on SV08: Surging Sparks Milotic ex #42 is a meaningful PSA 10 premium: $20, with PSA 10 copies trading at 2.6x a PSA 9. Based on a recent PSA 10 sale of $30.00 on May 15, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$32.50
Last sale $30.00 on
PSA 9
$12.67
Last sale $13.50 on
PSA 8
$10.02
Last sale $10.02 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Milotic ex #42 SV08: Surging Sparks.
$20
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
2.6x
PSA 10 sells for 2.6x 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
SV08: Surging Sparks #42 Milotic ex released in 2024 sits in the vintage WOTC tier where gem-mint premiums above $20 are common. PSA 10 populations shrink faster than supply on cards of this era, which is why the upgrade arbitrage stays alive.
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