SWSH: Crown Zenith Lightning Energy 155/159: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
On SWSH: Crown Zenith Lightning Energy 155/159, PSA 10 sells for 3.8x a PSA 9, a $14 delta, which is a wide gem-mint premium. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $19.52 on Jun 15, 2025, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$19.52
Last sale $19.52 on
PSA 9
$5.12
Last sale $5.12 on
PSA 8
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The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Lightning Energy 155/159 (SWSH: Crown Zenith).
$14
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 SWSH: Crown Zenith picture: a modern-era card carrying a $14 gap between PSA 9 and PSA 10, a 3.8x multiple on the PSA 9 price.
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