Rocket's Mission #88
Rocket's Mission is card #88 from Team Rocket Returns, a Uncommon Trainer card currently trading near $50.23 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.
Rocket's Mission #88 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Rocket's Mission at a glance
- 7-day average €1.14; 30-day average €1.11.
- From Team Rocket Returns (EX), released 2004.
- Trades around $50.23 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.15.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Rocket's Mission price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rocket's Mission #88.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $22.49
- Mid
- $104.47
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.49
- Mid
- $1.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Rocket's Mission #88
Team Rocket Returns placed Rocket's Mission at #88; the Trainer card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $50.23 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $22.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #88 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Rocket's Mission attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rocket's Mission #88 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Rocket's Mission price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rocket's Mission #88.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($50.23), Normal ($1.33).
A $50.23 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $50.23, Rocket's Mission draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.15, with an average sold price of €1.00 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.09.
Rocket's Mission price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.14 over 7 days versus €1.11 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+2.7%).
Latest daily average €0.45 against a trend price of €1.15.
Rocket's Mission has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $50.23 to $50.23; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Rocket's Mission?
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On a $50.23 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $43.27 via eBay's default tier, $43.53 on TCGplayer, $47.37 on Cardmarket, $44.45 on Whatnot and $50.23 selling directly — a $6.96 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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Should you grade Rocket's Mission?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rocket's Mission #88 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $50.23 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $91.10 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $3.70. You need a graded sale of $96.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $29.37 (32.6% 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.
Rocket's Mission within Team Rocket Returns
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #85 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 21%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Rocket's Mission valuable
- Rocket's Mission is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- At $50.23 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Rocket's Mission appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era cards like Rocket's Mission (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At Uncommon rarity, Rocket's Mission is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Rocket's Mission
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Rocket's Mission can realise well above the $22.49 low end.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Rocket's Mission can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $50.23 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Rocket's Mission, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Rocket's Mission value questions
How much is Rocket's Mission worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $50.23 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $22.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.15.
Will Rocket's Mission hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Rocket's Mission?
Rocket's Mission is a Uncommon 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 Rocket's Mission have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($50.23), Normal ($1.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rocket's Mission?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $50.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Rocket's Mission's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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