Is Tyranitar Spirit Link worth grading?
Pokémon · Ancient Origins · 81/98 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tyranitar Spirit Link brings $35.00 versus $0.18 raw — a $34.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.18
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 194×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$9.82 | −$15.18 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | +$3.82 | −$21.18 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $0.18 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $163 | best | 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 | $163 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.50 |
| 8 | $29.00 | — |
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Grading Tyranitar Spirit Link — FAQ
Is Tyranitar Spirit Link worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar Spirit Link brings $35.00 versus $0.18 raw — a $34.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyranitar Spirit Link worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyranitar Spirit Link (Ancient Origins 81/98) sells for about $35.00 versus $0.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 194× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Tyranitar Spirit Link 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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