Is Tyranitar worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 333× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tyranitar sells for $200 against $0.60 raw: a $199 spread, 333× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.32) 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.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.60
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $21.32
- Gem premium
- 333×
- 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 | $200 | +$174 | +$149 | +$49.40 |
| PSA 9 | $21.32 | −$4.28 | −$29.28 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $20.57 | −$5.03 | −$30.03 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.60 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% | $65.99 | +$15.39 |
| 50% | $111 | +$60.06 |
| 75% | $155 | +$105 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.77 | −$176 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $166 | $23.77 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.96 |
| 9 | $28.57 | $10.00 |
| 8 | $1,007 | $5.50 |
| 7 | $14.95 | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Tyranitar — FAQ
Is Tyranitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar sells for $200 against $0.60 raw: a $199 spread, 333× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.32) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyranitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar (Pokémon GO 043/078) sells for about $200 versus $0.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 333× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyranitar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $200, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.77. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Tyranitar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tyranitar breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.32).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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