Neo Destiny · 96/105
Thought Wave Machine
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Each printing and grade sells as its own thing, so each has its own price.
| Version | Price | Most sell for | Based on | On eBay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited, raw | $13 | $10 to $15 | solid · 46 sales | Shop Unlimited copies on eBay ↗ |
| Unlimited, played copy | $11 | $9.75 to $12 | good sample · 5 sales | Shop played copies on eBay ↗ |
| 1st Edition, raw | $28 | $24 to $40 | solid · 12 sales | Shop 1st Edition on eBay ↗ |
| 1st Edition, played copy | ~$16 | too few sales | best guess · few sales | Shop played copies on eBay ↗ |
| Graded Unlimited PSA 8 | ~$30 | too few sales | best guess · few sales | Shop PSA 8 on eBay ↗ |
| Graded 1st Edition CGC 10 | ~$135 | too few sales | best guess · few sales | Shop 1st Edition CGC 10 on eBay ↗ |
| Graded 1st Edition PSA 10 | ~$426 | too few sales | best guess · few sales | Shop 1st Edition PSA 10 on eBay ↗ |
| Graded 1st Edition PSA 8 | ~$31 | too few sales | best guess · few sales | Shop 1st Edition PSA 8 on eBay ↗ |
Prices are the middle of recent eBay sold listings (eBay.com, US dollars), counted by pickthetcg. Left out: the 2021 Celebrations and 2026 30th Anniversary reprints that carry the same number, other languages, metal and custom cards, lots and sealed product. See these sales on eBay · How we price
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They price from listings and sales on their own sites and often disagree, with eBay and with each other. Ours, $13 for unlimited, raw, is the middle of eBay sales, each printing and grade apart.
- TCGplayer market, 1st Edition
- $36
- TCGplayer market, Unlimited
- $13
- Cardmarket trend, one price for the card
- €5.20
TCGplayer as of 15 Oct 2026; Cardmarket as of 16 Jan 2026. Both via pokemontcg.io.
About the card
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 96/105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Trainer, Rocket's Secret Machine
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- Released
- 28 February 2002
Card details from the open Pokémon TCG data behind pokemontcg.io.
Questions
How much is a Neo Destiny Thought Wave Machine worth?
An Unlimited Thought Wave Machine, raw, sells for about $13, with most sales between $10 and $15, from 46 recent eBay sales. Played copies are priced apart.
How much is a 1st Edition Thought Wave Machine worth?
A raw 1st Edition Thought Wave Machine sells for about $28 (12 sales); graded, CGC 10 about $135, PSA 10 about $426, PSA 8 about $31.
How much is a PSA 10 Thought Wave Machine worth?
A PSA 10 1st Edition Thought Wave Machine sells for about $426, from 1 sale: 33.8 times a raw copy.
How do I tell if my Thought Wave Machine is 1st Edition?
A 1st Edition card has a small black "Edition 1" stamp on the left, just below the picture. Unlimited copies have no stamp.
What set is Thought Wave Machine from?
Thought Wave Machine is card 96/105 in Neo Destiny, released 28 February 2002: a rare illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
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