Tyranitar (Japanese)
SM8a: Dark Order · 020/052 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM8a: Dark OrderNumber
020/052
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tyranitar (Japanese) Worth?
Tyranitar (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM8a: Dark Order set, card number 020/052. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Tyranitar (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tyranitar (Japanese) (SM8a: Dark Order, 020/052) is worth around $4.17 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.17, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $13.57. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.17, Lightly Played $0.50, Damaged $13.57 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $80.78 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Tyranitar (Japanese)?
Grading Tyranitar (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.17) and a PSA 10 ($80.78) is about $76.61 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $20.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $13.57 | $13.57 | $13.57 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $80.78 | $80.78 | $80.78 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.17 | $4.17 | $4.17 | 11 |
Is Tyranitar (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Tyranitar (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Tyranitar (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
