SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Zarude V 16/172: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Zarude V 16/172 shows a wide gem-mint premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a $25 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 3.4x. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $35.00 on Mar 26, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$35.33
Last sale $35.00 on
PSA 9
$10.50
Last sale $10.50 on
PSA 8
$8.00
Last sale $8.00 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Zarude V 16/172 (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars).
$25
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
3.4x
PSA 10 sells for 3.4x 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
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars 16/172 Zarude V Holo is a modern-era release from 2022. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is $25.
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