Is Milotic ex #237 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Milotic ex #237 brings $268 versus $116 raw — a $152 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $116
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $107
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $268 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.02 |
| PSA 9 | $107 | −$33.27 | −$58.27 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $104 | −$36.33 | −$61.33 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $116 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% | $147 | −$18.20 |
| 50% | $187 | +$21.88 |
| 75% | $228 | +$61.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $793 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $270 | −$523 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $268 | −$525 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $131 | −$662 | 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 Milotic ex #237 — FAQ
Is Milotic ex #237 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Milotic ex #237 brings $268 versus $116 raw — a $152 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Milotic ex #237 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Milotic ex #237 (Pokemon Surging Sparks) sells for about $268 versus $116 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Milotic ex #237?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $793, ahead of SGC 10 at $270. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Milotic ex #237 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 Milotic ex #237 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Milotic ex #237 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $107).
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