Is Shining Tyranitar worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Destiny · 113/105 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shining Tyranitar sells for $24,562 against $4,250 raw: a $20,312 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,884) 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)
- $4,250
- PSA 10
- $24,562
- PSA 9
- $5,884
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $24,562 | +$20,287 | +$20,262 | +$20,162 |
| PSA 9 | $5,884 | +$1,609 | +$1,584 | +$1,484 |
| PSA 8 | $3,106 | −$1,169 | −$1,194 | −$1,294 |
Net = sale price − $4,250 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% | $10,554 | +$6,254 |
| 50% | $15,223 | +$10,923 |
| 75% | $19,892 | +$15,592 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $11,102 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,465 | −$8,638 | 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 Shining Tyranitar — FAQ
Is Shining Tyranitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shining Tyranitar sells for $24,562 against $4,250 raw: a $20,312 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,884) 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 Shining Tyranitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shining Tyranitar (Neo Destiny 113/105) sells for about $24,562 versus $4,250 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shining Tyranitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $11,102, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,465. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shining 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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