Tyranitar EX #42
From Ancient Origins, Tyranitar EX (#42) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $11.97 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Tyranitar EX #42. Sell on your own schedule.
Tyranitar EX at a glance
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.97 (Holofoil).
- From Ancient Origins (XY), released 2015.
Tyranitar EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tyranitar EX #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.55
- Mid
- $12.83
- High
- —
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About Tyranitar EX #42
Card #42 of Ancient Origins is Tyranitar EX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2015). A Darkness-type (180 HP), this basic / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Eske Yoshinob and currently trades at $11.97 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.55 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #42 / 98
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Basic, EX
- Pokédex
- #248
- Released
- 2015/08/12
Tyranitar EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tyranitar EX #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hammer In
Break Ground
This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Tyranitar EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tyranitar EX #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($11.97) — 1 version in total.
In the $11.97 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$11.97 gives Tyranitar EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Tyranitar EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Tyranitar EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Tyranitar EX, with a recorded low of $11.42 and high of $11.97; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Tyranitar EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Tyranitar EX at $11.97 nets roughly $10.08 on eBay, $10.14 on TCGplayer, $11.02 via Cardmarket, $10.37 on Whatnot or $11.97 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.89.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Tyranitar EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tyranitar EX #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $11.97 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-46.8% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Tyranitar EX within Ancient Origins
Tyranitar EX ranks #24 of 35 tracked Ancient Origins cards by market value, against a set median of $24.31.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 34%.
The set's top card is M Rayquaza EX (#98), valued at $1,172.00.
What makes Tyranitar EX valuable
- Tyranitar EX is a Darkness card with 180 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Eske Yoshinob illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Tyranitar EX is a modern-era card (2015); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Tyranitar EX
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.97 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Tyranitar EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Tyranitar EX can realise well above the $4.55 low end.
- Ancient Origins was released in 2015; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Tyranitar EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Tyranitar EX value questions
What is Tyranitar EX #42 worth?
Tyranitar EX trades near $11.97 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.55–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Tyranitar EX hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Tyranitar EX?
Tyranitar EX is a Ultra Rare card from Ancient Origins (XY series, 2015). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Tyranitar EX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.97). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Tyranitar EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.97. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Tyranitar EX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
