Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 Price Guide
Star Wars · 1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back) is currently worth $1.33 raw (near mint) and $175 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 16, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $1.33 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $175 | $105 | $228 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.50 |
Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 132× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 sells for $175 against $1.33 raw: a $174 spread, 132× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 — frequently asked
How much is Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back) worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $1.33, a PSA 10 sells for about $175, a PSA 9 for about $24.50. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 worth?
As of Aug 16, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back) sells for about $175, compared with $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Examined: Luke's Tauntaun #21 sells for $175 against $1.33 raw: a $174 spread, 132× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Star Wars card prices come from?
Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
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