Is Miltank worth grading?
Pokémon · Prismatic Evolutions · 081/131 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Miltank brings $30.00 versus $0.10 raw — a $29.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.10
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $19.97
- Gem premium
- 300×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$4.90 | −$20.10 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $19.97 | −$5.13 | −$30.13 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $9.49 | −$15.61 | −$40.61 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.10 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% | $22.48 | −$27.62 |
| 50% | $24.98 | −$25.12 |
| 75% | $27.49 | −$22.61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.00 | −$131 | 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 Miltank — FAQ
Is Miltank worth grading?
A PSA 10 Miltank brings $30.00 versus $0.10 raw — a $29.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Miltank worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Miltank (Prismatic Evolutions 081/131) sells for about $30.00 versus $0.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 300× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Miltank?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $135, ahead of CGC 10 at $4.00. 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.
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