Tyranitar · Aquapolis, what to know.
About the Tyranitar card
Tyranitar is card H28 of 182 in Aquapolis, released in January 2003, a Rare Holo. It is a Stage 2 Darkness-type with 120 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Pupitar, which places Tyranitar deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
About Tyranitar in the Pokémon world
A Rock-Dark pseudo-legendary. Large bipedal silhouette. One of the most-feared Generation 2 Pokémon. Neo Discovery holo Tyranitar is a marquee Generation 2 holo. Obsidian Flames Tyranitar ex revived modern collector demand.
What is Tyranitar worth?
Tyranitar is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Aquapolis's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Aquapolis holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Tyranitar before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Tyranitar. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the darkness foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Tyranitar
If you are buying Tyranitar, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. For a raw Tyranitar above a few hundred dollars, insist on angled-light photos of the holo so you can spot hairlines.
