Is Team Rocket's Tyranitar worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 539× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Tyranitar sells for $156 against $0.29 raw: a $156 spread, 539× 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)
- $0.29
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $21.32
- Gem premium
- 539×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $156 | +$131 | +$106 | +$5.96 |
| PSA 9 | $21.32 | −$3.97 | −$28.97 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $23.77 | −$1.52 | −$26.52 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $0.29 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% | $55.05 | +$4.76 |
| 50% | $88.78 | +$38.49 |
| 75% | $123 | +$72.23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $156 | −$54.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.92 | −$171 | 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 Team Rocket's Tyranitar — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Tyranitar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Tyranitar sells for $156 against $0.29 raw: a $156 spread, 539× 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 Team Rocket's Tyranitar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Tyranitar (Destined Rivals 096/182) sells for about $156 versus $0.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 539× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Tyranitar?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $211, ahead of PSA 10 at $156. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Rocket's Tyranitar need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Team Rocket's Tyranitar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Rocket's Tyranitar breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.32).
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