Is Iono worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 254/193 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 4.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iono sells for $55.46 against $12.52 raw: a $42.94 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.16) 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)
- $12.52
- PSA 10
- $55.46
- PSA 9
- $19.16
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $55.46 | +$17.94 | −$7.06 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $19.16 | −$18.36 | −$43.36 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $15.17 | −$22.35 | −$47.35 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $12.52 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% | $28.23 | −$34.28 |
| 50% | $37.31 | −$25.21 |
| 75% | $46.38 | −$16.14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $55.46 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.14 | −$15.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.01 | −$26.45 | 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 — FAQ
Is Iono worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iono sells for $55.46 against $12.52 raw: a $42.94 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.16) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iono (Paldea Evolved 254/193) sells for about $55.46 versus $12.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iono?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.46, ahead of SGC 10 at $40.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iono need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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