Dark Tyranitar #19
📉 Dip AlertDark Tyranitar is card #19 from Team Rocket Returns, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $153.53 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Dark Tyranitar #19 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dark Tyranitar at a glance
- Recent averages: €14.88 (7d), €20.60 (30d).
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trades around $153.53 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €24.67.
Dark Tyranitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Tyranitar #19.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $79.99
- Mid
- $85.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $36.16
- Mid
- $74.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Tyranitar #19
Printed as #19 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Tyranitar belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. A Darkness-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Nakaoka; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $153.53, spanning $79.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #19 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Dark Pupitar
- Pokédex
- #248
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Tyranitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Tyranitar #19 — the playability layer behind the price.
Grind
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Dark Tyranitar.
Spinning Tail
Does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Bite Off
If the Defending Pokémon is Pokémon-ex, this attack does 70 damage plus 50 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 3
Dark Tyranitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Tyranitar #19.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($153.53), Normal ($79.63) — 2 versions in total.
At $153.53 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
As a $153.53 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €24.67, with an average sold price of €19.54 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.89.
Dark Tyranitar price history & movement
Recent sales average €14.88 over 7 days versus €20.60 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-27.8%).
Latest daily average €40.00 against a trend price of €24.67.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Dark Tyranitar, with a recorded low of $153.53 and high of $226.76; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 14%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 32.3%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dark Tyranitar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $153.53 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $132.89 via eBay's default tier, $133.65 on TCGplayer, $145.50 on Cardmarket, $136.50 on Whatnot and $153.53 selling directly — a $20.64 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Dark Tyranitar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Tyranitar #19 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 $153.53 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $427.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $120.29. You need a graded sale of $199.51 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $194.41 (100.5% 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.
Dark Tyranitar within Team Rocket Returns
Dark Tyranitar ranks #31 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Tyranitar valuable
- At $153.53 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The Nakaoka artwork gives Dark Tyranitar appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Darkness typing means Dark Tyranitar has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Dark Tyranitar is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Dark Tyranitar
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Tyranitar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $153.53 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€14.88 and €20.60) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Dark Tyranitar can realise well above the $79.99 low end.
Dark Tyranitar value questions
How much is Dark Tyranitar worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $153.53 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $79.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €24.67.
Will Dark Tyranitar hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-27.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Dark Tyranitar?
Dark Tyranitar is a Rare card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dark Tyranitar have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($153.53), Normal ($79.63). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Dark Tyranitar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $153.53. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Dark Tyranitar?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
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