Is Tyranitar worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tyranitar brings $298 versus $250 raw — a $47.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($261) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $250
- PSA 10
- $298
- PSA 9
- $261
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $298 | +$22.68 | −$2.32 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $261 | −$13.78 | −$38.78 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $45.25 | −$230 | −$255 | −$355 |
Net = sale price − $250 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% | $270 | −$29.66 |
| 50% | $279 | −$20.55 |
| 75% | $289 | −$11.44 |
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 | $5,407 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $323 | −$5,084 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,407 | $323 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $550 | $285 | $110 |
| 9 | $683 | $229 | $2,400 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $249 | — | — |
| 8 | $480 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $99.00 | $35.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $79.85 | $199 | — | — |
| 5 | $250 | $49.99 | — | — |
| 4 | $449 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $35.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $325 | — | — | — |
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Grading Tyranitar — FAQ
Is Tyranitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar brings $298 versus $250 raw — a $47.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($261) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyranitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar (Aquapolis 40/147) sells for about $298 versus $250 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyranitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,407, ahead of CGC 10 at $323. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyranitar 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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