Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85
As card #85 in Hidden Legends, Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $5.17 ungraded.
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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 Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85. Sell on your own schedule.
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Live market value $5.17 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Set: Hidden Legends (EX, 2004).
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.75
- Mid
- $4.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.50
- Mid
- $2.44
- High
- —
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Is this Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) a good deal?
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About Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) is the #85 of 101 card in Hidden Legends, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. It is a Trainer of the Pokémon Tool type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $5.17 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.75 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #85 / 101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Subtype
- Pokémon Tool
- Released
- 2004/06/01
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($5.17), Normal ($2.29).
In the $5.17 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $5.17 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Ancient Technical Machine (Rock), so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) 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 2 days for Ancient Technical Machine (Rock), with a recorded low of $5.02 and high of $5.17; current value is at 100% of that band.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 2 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ancient Technical Machine (Rock)?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.17 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.18 via eBay's default tier, $4.21 on TCGplayer, $4.56 on Cardmarket, $4.31 on Whatnot and $5.17 selling directly — a $0.99 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85.
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 Ancient Technical Machine (Rock)?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) #85.
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 $5.17 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 $51.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.0% 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.
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) within Hidden Legends
Within Hidden Legends it is the #97 most valuable of 97 tracked cards; the set median is $27.32.
That is 81% below the middle of the set — a top-1% position.
The set's top card is Dark Celebi (#4), valued at $499.99.
What makes Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) valuable
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Ancient Technical Machine (Rock)
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Ancient Technical Machine (Rock), confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Hidden Legends was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.17 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) value questions
How much is Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $5.17 (low $2.75, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) rare?
Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) is a Uncommon card from Hidden Legends (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.17), Normal ($2.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Ancient Technical Machine (Rock) sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Ancient Technical Machine (Rock)'s value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
