What is the most valuable Tyranitar card?

Shining Tyranitar from Neo Destiny is currently the most valuable Tyranitar printing, with a market price of $4,249.99. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

How much does it cost to crack the top 10 Tyranitar cards?

As of today, the 10th most valuable Tyranitar card is Dark Tyranitar from Team Rocket Returns at $275.00. Anything below that price isn't currently in the top 10.

Are Tyranitar cards a good investment?

Tyranitar is one of the most consistently demanded names in the Pokemon TCG, and at least one Tyranitar printing currently trades at $4,249.99. That said, the vast majority of Tyranitar printings are common pulls — concentration matters. The chase printings (alternate arts, full arts, secret rares, first edition holos) hold value better than reprints and common rarities. Check the condition guide and the PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison before grading.

Which Tyranitar printing is the rarest?

Rarity is set-specific — alternate-art, full-art, secret-rare, and first-edition printings are typically the rarest within any given set. The top printing on this page (Shining Tyranitar from Neo Destiny) is currently the rarest by market signal. The market price column above is the best proxy for live scarcity.

When was the first Tyranitar Pokemon card released?

The earliest Tyranitar printing on this list released in 2001. Tyranitar has appeared in dozens of TCG sets since.

Should I grade my Tyranitar card?

Grading only makes sense when the raw card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely expect a PSA 9 or 10. With the top Tyranitar card on this page at $4,249.99, grading clearly pays off for chase printings — but not for common reprints. See our PSA vs CGC vs BGS guide for the best grader by card type.

Live rankingsUpdated May 16, 2026

Most valuable Tyranitar cards.

Every Tyranitar Pokemon TCG printing ranked by live market price. Pricing pulls daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket — vintage holos, ex-era chase cards, modern alternate arts and secret rares all in one list. Tap any card for the full price ladder and recent sold listings.

#1 Tyranitar right now

Shining Tyranitar

$4,249.99

Combined top-47 value

47 Tyranitar cards across 29 sets

$10,188.06

The short answer

The most valuable Tyranitar Pokemon card currently indexed by live market data is Shining Tyranitar from Neo Destiny, trading at $4,249.99. The top 47 Tyranitar printings range from $0.62 up to that figure, with 29 different Pokemon TCG sets represented. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket. Graded values (PSA, CGC, BGS) sit on each card's detail page.

1
Shining Tyranitar
Neo Destiny · #113/105 · Rare Shining
$4,249.99
2
Tyranitar
Aquapolis · #H28/H32 · Rare Holo
$500.00
3
Tyranitar ex
Unseen Forces · #111/115 · Rare Holo EX
$499.99
4
Tyranitar
XY Black Star Promos · #XY130 · Promo
$385.00
5
Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX
Unified Minds · #226/236 · Rare Ultra
$365.85
6
Tyranitar
Neo Discovery · #12/75 · Rare Holo
$347.41
7
Tyranitar ex
POP Series 1 · #17/17 · Rare
$335.66
8
Tyranitar
Expedition Base Set · #29/165 · Rare Holo
$327.63
9
Tyranitar δ
Delta Species · #16/113 · Rare Holo
$283.13
10
Dark Tyranitar
Team Rocket Returns · #19/109 · Rare
$275.00
11
Tyranitar V
Battle Styles · #155/163 · Rare Ultra
$268.08
12
Dark Tyranitar
Team Rocket Returns · #20/109 · Rare
$250.00
13
Dark Tyranitar
Neo Destiny · #11/105 · Rare Holo
$247.25
14
Tyranitar
Aquapolis · #40/147 · Rare
$210.83
15
Tyranitar
HS—Unleashed · #88/95 · Rare Prime
$199.86
16
Tyranitar ex δ
Dragon Frontiers · #99/101 · Rare Holo EX
$190.97
17
Team Rocket's Tyranitar
Destined Rivals · #096/182 · Rare
$127.64
18
M Tyranitar-EX
Ancient Origins · #92/98 · Rare Ultra
$119.37
19
Tyranitar
Expedition Base Set · #66/165 · Rare
$115.00
20
Tyranitar-EX
Ancient Origins · #91/98 · Rare Ultra
$105.94
21
Tyranitar-GX
Lost Thunder · #223/214 · Rare Rainbow
$104.46
22
Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX
Unified Minds · #245/236 · Rare Rainbow
$85.31
23
Tyranitar
HS—Unleashed · #26/95 · Rare
$80.99
24
Tyranitar
Paldea Evolved · #222/193 · Illustration Rare
$80.09
25
Tyranitar V
Battle Styles · #097/163 · Rare Holo V
$75.34
26
Tyranitar
Neo Discovery · #31/75 · Rare
$68.14
27
Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX
Unified Minds · #225/236 · Rare Ultra
$45.11
28
Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX
Unified Minds · #126/236 · Rare Holo GX
$41.03
29
Tyranitar
Stormfront · #30/100 · Rare
$33.89
30
Tyranitar-GX
Lost Thunder · #203/214 · Rare Ultra
$31.83
31
M Tyranitar-EX
Ancient Origins · #43/98 · Rare Holo EX
$28.90
32
Tyranitar
Mysterious Treasures · #17/123 · Rare Holo
$28.28
33
Tyranitar-EX
Ancient Origins · #42/98 · Rare Holo EX
$15.85
34
Tyranitar ex
Obsidian Flames · #066/197 · Double Rare
$13.15
35
Tyranitar-GX
Lost Thunder · #121/214 · Rare Holo GX
$12.66
36
Tyranitar V
Battle Styles · #154/163 · Rare Ultra
$10.63
37
Tyranitar
Celestial Storm · #87/168 · Rare Holo
$8.90
38
Tyranitar ex
Obsidian Flames · #211/197 · Ultra Rare
$5.80
39
Tyranitar
Team Up · #85/181 · Rare Holo
$4.13
40
Tyranitar
Fates Collide · #56/124 · Rare Holo
$1.99
41
Tyranitar
Paldea Evolved · #135/193 · Rare
$1.55
42
Tyranitar V
Fusion Strike · #158/264 · Rare Holo V
$1.04
43
Tyranitar V
SWSH Black Star Promos · Promo
$1.00
44
Tyranitar
Journey Together · #095/159 · Rare
$0.99
45
Tyranitar
Darkness Ablaze · #088/189 · Rare Holo
$0.94
46
Tyranitar ex
Prismatic Evolutions · #064/131 · Double Rare
$0.84
47
Tyranitar
Pokémon GO · #043/078 · Rare Holo
$0.62

Top Tyranitar picks at a glance

The 12 most valuable Tyranitar cards, rendered larger.

Rare Shining

Shining Tyranitar

Neo Destiny · #113/105

View details$4,249.99

Unseen Forces · #111/115

View details$499.99

Promo

Tyranitar

XY Black Star Promos · #XY130

View details$385.00

Rare Ultra

Mega Sableye & Tyranitar-GX

Unified Minds · #226/236

View details$365.85

Rare Holo

Tyranitar

Neo Discovery · #12/75

View details$347.41

Rare

Tyranitar ex

POP Series 1 · #17/17

View details$335.66

Rare Holo

Tyranitar

Expedition Base Set · #29/165

View details$327.63

Rare Holo

Tyranitar δ

Delta Species · #16/113

View details$283.13

Rare

Dark Tyranitar

Team Rocket Returns · #19/109

View details$275.00

Rare Ultra

Tyranitar V

Battle Styles · #155/163

View details$268.08

Rare

Dark Tyranitar

Team Rocket Returns · #20/109

View details$250.00

Sets featured in this Tyranitar ranking

Every set that contributed a top Tyranitar printing. Browse the full lineup of any set for more chase candidates.

Notable Tyranitar cards not shown

Trophy promos, Pokemon World Championships staff cards, prerelease giveaways, and certain extremely-limited Japanese exclusives are not indexed in our pricing catalog and don't appear in the ranking above. For pricing on those, check Heritage Auctions, PWCC, and Goldin Auctions — they typically transact through curated auction sales rather than the live retail market.

Most valuable Tyranitar cards — frequently asked

Quick answers pulled live from the rankings above.

What is the most valuable Tyranitar card?: Shining Tyranitar from Neo Destiny is currently the most valuable Tyranitar printing, with a market price of $4,249.99. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
How much does it cost to crack the top 10 Tyranitar cards?: As of today, the 10th most valuable Tyranitar card is Dark Tyranitar from Team Rocket Returns at $275.00. Anything below that price isn't currently in the top 10.
Are Tyranitar cards a good investment?: Tyranitar is one of the most consistently demanded names in the Pokemon TCG, and at least one Tyranitar printing currently trades at $4,249.99. That said, the vast majority of Tyranitar printings are common pulls — concentration matters. The chase printings (alternate arts, full arts, secret rares, first edition holos) hold value better than reprints and common rarities. Check the condition guide and the PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison before grading.
Which Tyranitar printing is the rarest?: Rarity is set-specific — alternate-art, full-art, secret-rare, and first-edition printings are typically the rarest within any given set. The top printing on this page (Shining Tyranitar from Neo Destiny) is currently the rarest by market signal. The market price column above is the best proxy for live scarcity.
When was the first Tyranitar Pokemon card released?: The earliest Tyranitar printing on this list released in 2001. Tyranitar has appeared in dozens of TCG sets since.
Should I grade my Tyranitar card?: Grading only makes sense when the raw card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely expect a PSA 9 or 10. With the top Tyranitar card on this page at $4,249.99, grading clearly pays off for chase printings — but not for common reprints. See our PSA vs CGC vs BGS guide for the best grader by card type.

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