Dowsing Machine #128
📉 Dip AlertFrom Plasma Storm, Dowsing Machine (#128) is a Rare Trainer card valued at $6.36 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.
Dowsing Machine #128 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dowsing Machine at a glance
- Short-term trend -12.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €7.68.
- Set: Plasma Storm (Black & White, 2013).
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $6.36 for the Holofoil print.
Dowsing Machine price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dowsing Machine #128.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.46
- Mid
- $6.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Dowsing Machine a good deal?
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About Dowsing Machine #128
Printed as #128 in Plasma Storm, Dowsing Machine belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. As a Trainer card (Item), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $6.36, with listings from $3.46 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #128 / 135
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Dowsing Machine attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dowsing Machine #128 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Dowsing Machine price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dowsing Machine #128.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $6.36.
$6.36 gives Dowsing Machine real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$6.36 gives Dowsing Machine real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €7.68, with an average sold price of €8.80 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.39.
Dowsing Machine price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €7.17 against a 30-day average of €8.18 (-12.3%).
Latest daily average €5.40 against a trend price of €7.68.
Dowsing Machine has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $6.36 to $6.36; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dowsing Machine?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $6.36 market translates to a net of about $5.22 (eBay), $5.25 (TCGplayer), $5.69 (Cardmarket), $5.37 (Whatnot) or $6.36 (direct). That $1.14 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Dowsing Machine?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dowsing Machine #128 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 $6.36 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 $52.33 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.2% 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.
Dowsing Machine within Plasma Storm
Within Plasma Storm it is the #46 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $9.92.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 26%.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Dowsing Machine valuable
- Dowsing Machine is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- At Rare rarity, Dowsing Machine is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Ryo Ueda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- With steady supply, Dowsing Machine is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Dowsing Machine
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.36 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.36 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.17 and €8.18) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Dowsing Machine can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Dowsing Machine has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Dowsing Machine value questions
What is Dowsing Machine #128 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $6.36 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.46 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €7.68.
Will Dowsing Machine hold its value?
As a modern-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-12.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Dowsing Machine?
Dowsing Machine is a Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dowsing Machine?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.36). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dowsing Machine sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.36. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dowsing Machine's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
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