Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking is card #198 from Temporal Forces, a Ultra Rare Trainer card currently trading near $7.54 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking at a glance
- Set: Temporal Forces (Scarlet & Violet, 2024).
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Live market value $7.54 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.40.
- Short-term trend -3.3% (7d vs 30d).
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.99
- Mid
- $8.19
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking a good deal?
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About Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198
Card #198 of Temporal Forces is Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking, a contemporary Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2024). This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by Taira Akitsu and currently trades at $7.54 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #198 / 162
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Taira Akitsu
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2024/03/22
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $7.54.
$7.54 gives Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $7.54 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking trends at €4.40 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.55, lowest NM €2.50).
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.34 over 7 days versus €4.49 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-3.3%).
Single-day average: €3.60; Cardmarket trend price €4.40.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $6.92–$8.11. The most recent snapshot of $7.54 sits 52% up that range, 7% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 7.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 14.7%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking?
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Selling Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking at $7.54 nets roughly $6.24 on eBay, $6.28 on TCGplayer, $6.81 via Cardmarket, $6.42 on Whatnot or $7.54 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.30.
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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Should you grade Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking #198 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 $7.54 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 $53.52 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.7% 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.
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking within Temporal Forces
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking ranks #41 of 44 tracked Temporal Forces cards by market value, against a set median of $17.02.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 9%.
The set's top card is Gastly (#177), valued at $88.04.
What makes Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking valuable
- Contemporary-era cards like Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking (2024) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- The Taira Akitsu artwork gives Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Ultra Rare, Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Buying & selling Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking
- Bulk lots of Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $7.54 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.34 and €4.49) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking can realise well above the $5.99 low end.
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking value questions
How much is Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking worth?
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking trades near $7.54 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.99–—; Cardmarket shows €4.40.
Is Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking a good investment?
As a contemporary Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (-3.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking?
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking is a Ultra Rare card from Temporal Forces (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.54). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.54. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Taira Akitsu also matters to collector demand.
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