Is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 279/217 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex brings $93.10 versus $54.16 raw — a $38.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.16
- PSA 10
- $93.10
- PSA 9
- $46.12
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $93.10 | +$13.94 | −$11.06 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $46.12 | −$33.04 | −$58.04 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $38.69 | −$40.47 | −$65.47 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $54.16 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% | $57.86 | −$46.30 |
| 50% | $69.61 | −$34.55 |
| 75% | $81.35 | −$22.81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $193 | −$34.41 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $93.10 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.06 | −$168 | 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 Bellibolt ex — FAQ
Is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex brings $93.10 versus $54.16 raw — a $38.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iono's Bellibolt ex (Ascended Heroes 279/217) sells for about $93.10 versus $54.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iono's Bellibolt ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of TAG 10 at $193. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iono's Bellibolt ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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