Rocket's Tyranitar #142 (Pokemon Japanese VS)
Rocket's Tyranitar #142 from Pokemon Japanese VS is worth about $135.00 raw (Near Mint) and $2,600 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $81–$115 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $135.00 | $81 – $115 |
| Lightly Played | $108.00 | $65 – $92 |
| Moderately Played | $81.00 | $49 – $69 |
| Heavily Played | $54.00 | $32 – $46 |
| Damaged | $33.75 | $20 – $29 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,600 | $1,560 – $2,210 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,069 | $641 – $909 |
| PSA 9 | $972 | $583 – $826 |
| PSA 8 | $348 | $209 – $296 |
| PSA 7 | $210 | $126 – $178 |
| BGS 10 | $3,380 | $2,028 – $2,873 |
| CGC 10 | $834 | $500 – $709 |
| SGC 10 | $1,560 | $936 – $1,326 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $81–$115 | $0 | $0 | $81–$115 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $135.00 | −$17.89 | −$0.00 | $117.11 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $128.25 | −$13.97 | −$0.00 | $114.28 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $2,600 | $2,212 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $972 | $800 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $348 | $259 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $135 | $74 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Rocket's Tyranitar #142
The Rocket's Tyranitar #142 from Pokemon Japanese VS is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $135.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,600. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.