SV08: Surging Sparks Tapu Koko 65/191: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
On SV08: Surging Sparks Tapu Koko 65/191, PSA 10 sells for 0.4x a PSA 9, a -$54 delta, which is a modest premium. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $29.99 on Feb 13, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$29.99
Last sale $29.99 on
PSA 9
$84.00
Last sale $84.00 on
PSA 8
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The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Tapu Koko 65/191 (SV08: Surging Sparks).
-$54
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
0.4x
PSA 10 sells for 0.4x 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 SV08: Surging Sparks picture: a modern-era card carrying a -$54 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10, a 0.4x multiple on the PSA 9 price.
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