Is Iono worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Iono brings $138 versus $49.06 raw — a $89.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.06
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $50.80
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $138 | +$64.34 | +$39.34 | −$60.66 |
| PSA 9 | $50.80 | −$23.26 | −$48.26 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $60.57 | −$13.49 | −$38.49 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $49.06 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% | $72.70 | −$26.36 |
| 50% | $94.60 | −$4.46 |
| 75% | $117 | +$17.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $1,000 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$862 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $137 | −$863 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $92.14 | −$908 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.71 | −$917 | 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 brings $138 versus $49.06 raw — a $89.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Iono worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iono (Paldea Evolved 269/193) sells for about $138 versus $49.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iono?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,000, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iono 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.
What gem rate makes grading Iono break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Iono breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.80).
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