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Thought Wave Machine
Neo Destiny 96/105 • rare
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 96/105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Market price
- $35.72
- Artist
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
What it does
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, return an Energy card attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon to your opponent's hand. If the Pokémon has fewer attached Energy cards than that, return all of them to your opponent's hand. Your turn is over now (you don't get to attack).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Thought Wave Machine was released in 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, the final installment in the Neo series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for introducing 'Light' and 'Dark' variations of Pokémon, marking a tonal shift toward more complex thematic designs that explored the moral duality of the franchise's creatures. As a Trainer card, the Thought Wave Machine served as a tactical item, reflecting the set's focus on experimental mechanics that encouraged players to manipulate their deck and hand composition.
The card’s aesthetic and function were rooted in the transition period of the game as it moved from the original Wizards of the Coast era toward more stylized, varied artistic directions. Like many Trainer cards of this period, the illustration aimed to convey a sense of retro-futuristic technology consistent with the whimsical yet slightly mysterious tone of the Johto region. While it was not a centerpiece card for competitive play, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the Neo Destiny set, which is highly regarded for its distinct artwork and character-focused card designs.
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