Is Miltank worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Miltank sells for $150 against $13.52 raw: a $136 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($429) 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)
- $13.52
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $429
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $150 | +$111 | +$86.48 | −$13.52 |
| PSA 9 | $429 | +$390 | +$365 | +$265 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$23.52 | −$48.52 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $13.52 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% | $359 | +$295 |
| 50% | $289 | +$226 |
| 75% | $220 | +$156 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $308 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$158 | 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 | $150 | $308 | — |
| 9 | $429 | $20.93 | $46.19 |
| 8.5 | — | $90.00 | — |
| 8 | $62.96 | — | — |
| 7 | $30.18 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $40.80 | — |
| 6 | $35.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $120 | — | — |
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Grading Miltank — FAQ
Is Miltank worth grading?
A PSA 10 Miltank sells for $150 against $13.52 raw: a $136 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($429) 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 (Unseen Forces 42/115) sells for about $150 versus $13.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Miltank?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $308, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Miltank need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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