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Iris (Plasma Blast 81/101) — is it worth grading?

Is Iris worth grading?

Pokémon · Plasma Blast · 81/101 · full price guide →

Worth grading only if it gems

A PSA 8 Iris brings $39.99 versus $0.40 raw — a $39.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM)
$0.40
PSA 8
$39.99
Gem premium
100×
As of
Aug 10, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Iris: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — PSA 8$39.99+$14.59−$10.41−$110
PSA 8$39.99+$14.59−$10.41−$110

Net = sale price − $0.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Iris graded prices by company and grade
GradePSA
8$39.99

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Grading Iris — FAQ

Is Iris worth grading?

A PSA 8 Iris brings $39.99 versus $0.40 raw — a $39.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

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