| Set | Neo Destiny |
| Card number | 96 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Sumiyoshi Kizuki |
| Released | Feb 2002 |
Thought Wave Machine #96 Value (Neo Destiny)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Thought Wave Machine is a rare Trainer card from Neo Destiny, released in 2002. Featuring artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, it ranks in the upper-middle tier of set values. The card is notable within its series for its distinct illustration style.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $11.15 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €14.95 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €9.27 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €8.70 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 110 |
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Thought Wave Machine #96: rarity, grading and trend
Thought Wave Machine #96 is a Rare Trainer card from Neo Destiny, the Neo era (2002). It ranks as number 93 by price out of 226 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($11.15 to $11.15). The illustration is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $57.98 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $8.91 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $28.71 | 2 |
| PSA | 8 | $22.29 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Thought Wave Machine price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €14.95 | $11.15 |
| Oct 2026 | €10.47 | $11.15 |
| Sep 2026 | €9.40 | $11.01 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.40 | $10.68 |
| Jul 2026 | €9.40 | $10.49 |
| Jun 2026 | €9.40 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Thought Wave Machine #96 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $11.15, the Cardmarket low is €14.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Thought Wave Machine #96 rare?
Thought Wave Machine #96 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 93 by price among the 226 cards in Neo Destiny. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Thought Wave Machine #96 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $11.15.
How do I check which printing of Thought Wave Machine I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (96) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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