SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Whimsicott V 160/172: PSA 9 vs PSA 10
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Whimsicott V 160/172 shows a modest premium between PSA 9 and PSA 10: a -$14 dollar gap, with the gem mint multiplier at 0.3x. Based on the last tracked PSA 10 sale of $6.30 on May 9, 2026, the math leans toward holding the 9: expected value turns negative at conservative upgrade probabilities once the resub fee is in.
PSA 10
$6.30
Last sale $6.30 on
PSA 9
$19.99
Last sale $19.99 on
PSA 8
$9.01
Last sale $9.01 on
The Spread
The PSA 9 to PSA 10 spread on Whimsicott V 160/172 (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars).
-$14
Dollar gap, PSA 9 to PSA 10
0.3x
PSA 10 sells for 0.3x 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 160/172 Whimsicott V is a modern-era release from 2022. The gap between its PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices is -$14.
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