Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96
📉 Dip AlertFrom Neo Destiny, Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) (#96) is a Rare Trainer card valued at $12.89 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 Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96. Sell on your own schedule.
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Trades around $12.89 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Set: Neo Destiny (Neo, 2002).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.98
- Mid
- $13.96
- High
- —
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Is this Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) a good deal?
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About Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) is the #96 of 105 card in Neo Destiny, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the Neo series. It is a Trainer, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki; the Unlimited printing sits around $12.89, spanning $11.98–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #96 / 105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- Released
- 2002/02/28
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) price analysis
What drives the current market value of Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Unlimited ($12.89) — 1 version in total.
$12.89 gives Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$12.89 gives Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine), so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) 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.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $12.86–$35.97. The most recent snapshot of $12.89 sits 0% up that range, 64.2% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 27.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 64.2% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $12.89 market translates to a net of about $10.88 (eBay), $10.95 (TCGplayer), $11.90 (Cardmarket), $11.18 (Whatnot) or $12.89 (direct). That $2.01 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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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Should you grade Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) #96 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 $12.89 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 $58.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.6% 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.
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) within Neo Destiny
By market value Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) sits at #50 of 71 in Neo Destiny (set median $26.66).
It sits in the top 31% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Shining Celebi (#106), valued at $1,801.00.
What makes Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) valuable
- With steady supply, Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- At Rare rarity, Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)
- Because it is a Trainer card, Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $12.89 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine), confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Neo Destiny was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) value questions
How much is Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) worth?
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) trades near $12.89 on TCGplayer (Unlimited), ranging $11.98–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)?
Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) is a Rare card from Neo Destiny (Neo series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine) have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($12.89). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.89. 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 Thought Wave Machine (Rocket's Secret Machine)?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
