Is Iono's Wattrel worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 231/217 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 6.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iono's Wattrel sells for $47.38 against $6.92 raw: a $40.46 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.92
- PSA 10
- $47.38
- PSA 9
- $16.61
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- As of
- Oct 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $47.38 | +$15.46 | −$9.54 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $16.61 | −$15.31 | −$40.31 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $16.26 | −$15.66 | −$40.66 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $6.92 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $24.30 | −$32.62 |
| 50% | $32.00 | −$24.92 |
| 75% | $39.69 | −$17.23 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $61.69 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $47.38 | −$14.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.46 | −$41.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Iono's Wattrel — FAQ
Is Iono's Wattrel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iono's Wattrel sells for $47.38 against $6.92 raw: a $40.46 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Iono's Wattrel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iono's Wattrel (Ascended Heroes 231/217) sells for about $47.38 versus $6.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iono's Wattrel?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $61.69, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iono's Wattrel need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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