Surprise! Time Machine
Team Rocket Returns · 91/109 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Édition
Team Rocket ReturnsNuméro
91/109
Rareté
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
57
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Surprise! Time Machine
Surprise! Time Machine is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 91/109 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Surprise! Time Machine Price Analysis
The current market price for Surprise! Time Machine from Team Rocket Returns is $7.70 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $7.58 to a high of $7.58. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $22.96 — approximately 3.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $8.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.6% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 57 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Surprise! Time Machine
Professional grading is available for Surprise! Time Machine and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 8 5, PSA 10, PSA 6, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.70 | $7.58 | $7.58 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.41 | $5.37 | $5.37 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.93 | $1.90 | $1.90 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.80 | $3.76 | $3.76 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.15 | $4.22 | $4.22 | 0 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.79 | $10.71 | $10.71 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $22.96 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $125.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Surprise! Time Machine a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Surprise! Time Machine typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
