Is Miltank worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Miltank sells for $198 against $9.12 raw: a $189 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.17) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.12
- PSA 10
- $198
- PSA 9
- $34.17
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $198 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.92 |
| PSA 9 | $34.17 | +$0.05 | −$24.95 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$9.12 | −$34.12 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.12 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% | $75.14 | +$16.02 |
| 50% | $116 | +$56.98 |
| 75% | $157 | +$97.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.18 | −$176 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $198 | $22.18 | — |
| 9 | $141 | $140 | $47.18 |
| 8.5 | — | $18.99 | — |
| 8 | $37.52 | $115 | — |
| 7 | $22.99 | — | — |
| 6 | $46.89 | — | — |
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Grading Miltank — FAQ
Is Miltank worth grading?
A PSA 10 Miltank sells for $198 against $9.12 raw: a $189 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.17) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Miltank worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Miltank (Aquapolis 94/147) sells for about $198 versus $9.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Miltank?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $198, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Miltank 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.
What gem rate makes grading Miltank break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Miltank breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.17).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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