Is Milotic ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Milotic ex brings $316 versus $127 raw — a $190 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($111) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $127
- PSA 10
- $316
- PSA 9
- $111
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $316 | +$165 | +$140 | +$39.74 |
| PSA 9 | $111 | −$40.37 | −$65.37 | −$165 |
| PSA 8 | $104 | −$48.03 | −$73.03 | −$173 |
Net = sale price − $127 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% | $162 | −$14.09 |
| 50% | $214 | +$37.18 |
| 75% | $265 | +$88.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $322 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $316 | −$5.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $250 | −$72.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$173 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $316 | $149 | — | $250 | $322 | $173 |
| 9.5 | — | $101 | $178 | $157 | — | — |
| 9 | $111 | $92.36 | $94.64 | $125 | $115 | $121 |
| 8.5 | $119 | $82.15 | — | — | $84.00 | — |
| 8 | $104 | $69.67 | — | — | $89.91 | — |
| 7 | $68.47 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Milotic ex — FAQ
Is Milotic ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Milotic ex brings $316 versus $127 raw — a $190 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($111) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Milotic ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Milotic ex (Surging Sparks 237/191) sells for about $316 versus $127 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Milotic ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $322, ahead of PSA 10 at $316. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Milotic ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Milotic ex breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $111).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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