Tickling Machine (Japanese)
Challenge from the Darkness · · Uncommon
Current Prices
Zestaw
Challenge from the DarknessNumer
Rzadkość
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
54
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
About Tickling Machine (Japanese)
Tickling Machine (Japanese) is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 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.
Tickling Machine (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Tickling Machine (Japanese) from Challenge from the Darkness is $2.26 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.29 to a high of $2.29. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $64.50 — approximately 28.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $16.50. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -1.3% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 54 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Tickling Machine (Japanese)
Professional grading is available for Tickling Machine (Japanese) and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 6 5, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.53 | $1.55 | $1.55 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.26 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.38 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.15 | $1.08 | $1.08 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.50 | $22.47 | $22.47 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.97 | $4.97 | $4.97 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.49 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Tickling Machine (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Tickling Machine (Japanese) 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.
