Is Tyranitar-GX worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Thunder · 121/214 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tyranitar-GX sells for $129 against $11.18 raw: a $118 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.51) 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)
- $11.18
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $43.51
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $129 | +$92.87 | +$67.87 | −$32.13 |
| PSA 9 | $43.51 | +$7.33 | −$17.67 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $18.61 | −$17.57 | −$42.57 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $11.18 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% | $64.90 | +$3.72 |
| 50% | $86.28 | +$25.10 |
| 75% | $108 | +$46.49 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $120 | −$9.06 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $35.70 | −$93.35 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $129 | $35.70 | — | $120 |
| 9 | $43.51 | $21.59 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $18.61 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $14.75 | — | $5.00 | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Lost Thunder cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Tyranitar-GX — FAQ
Is Tyranitar-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar-GX sells for $129 against $11.18 raw: a $118 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.51) 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 Tyranitar-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar-GX (Lost Thunder 121/214) sells for about $129 versus $11.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyranitar-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $129, ahead of TAG 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyranitar-GX 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-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tyranitar-GX breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.51).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free
