Surprise! Time Machine Price Guide
Pokémon · Team Rocket Returns · 91/109 · Uncommon · Released 2004
Surprise! Time Machine (Team Rocket Returns 91/109) is currently worth $7.70 raw (near mint) and $64.21 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 10, 2026). Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
reverseHolofoil prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $39.50 |
| LP | $21.78 |
| MP | $9.88 |
| HP | $10.18 |
| DM | $5.99 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $722 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $50.00 |
| 9 | $44.81 | $16.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | $91.42 | $27.95 |
| 6 | $18.48 | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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normal prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $7.70 |
| LP | $5.68 |
| MP | $4.03 |
| HP | $3.71 |
| DM | $1.97 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $64.21 | — |
| 9 | $74.47 | $8.50 |
| 8 | $49.87 | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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jimmyBallard prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $3.17 |
| LP | $2.47 |
| MP | $2.25 |
| HP | $0.50 |
| DM | $0.37 |
Graded — grade ladder
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Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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Is it worth grading?
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Surprise! Time Machine sells for $64.21 against $7.70 raw: a $56.51 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.47) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Surprise! Time Machine — frequently asked
How much is Surprise! Time Machine (Team Rocket Returns) worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, Surprise! Time Machine (Team Rocket Returns): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $7.70, a PSA 10 sells for about $64.21, a PSA 9 for about $74.47. Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily.
How much is a PSA 10 Surprise! Time Machine worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Surprise! Time Machine (Team Rocket Returns) sells for about $64.21, compared with $7.70 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Surprise! Time Machine worth grading?
A PSA 10 Surprise! Time Machine sells for $64.21 against $7.70 raw: a $56.51 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.47) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Pokémon card prices come from?
Prices are real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex), refreshed daily. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
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