Is Dark Tyranitar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Tyranitar sells for $577 against $73.38 raw: a $503 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $73.38
- PSA 10
- $577
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $577 | +$478 | +$453 | +$353 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | +$15.17 | −$9.83 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $73.30 | −$25.08 | −$50.08 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $73.38 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% | $229 | +$106 |
| 50% | $345 | +$222 |
| 75% | $461 | +$337 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $6,211 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $883 | −$5,329 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,211 | $883 | — | — | $153 |
| 9.5 | — | $206 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $1,477 | $625 | $406 | $700 | — |
| 8.5 | $792 | $188 | $726 | — | — |
| 8 | $626 | $185 | — | — | $19.53 |
| 7.5 | — | $399 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $602 | $42.00 | $89.70 | — | — |
| 6 | $199 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $113 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $102 | $199 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $150 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $120 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $102 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Dark Tyranitar — FAQ
Is Dark Tyranitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Tyranitar sells for $577 against $73.38 raw: a $503 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dark Tyranitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Tyranitar (Team Rocket Returns 19/109) sells for about $577 versus $73.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Tyranitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,211, ahead of CGC 10 at $883. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark 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.
What gem rate makes grading Dark Tyranitar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dark Tyranitar breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $114).
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