Night Stretcher 196 / 217 Pokemon Card from Ascended Heroes Set

Night Stretcher — Ascended Heroes 196/217 Pokémon TCG card

Night Stretcher is a Trainer card categorized as an Item. It is part of the Ascended Heroes set from the Mega Evolution series, with the card number 196. The…

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About the Night Stretcher Trainer Card

Night Stretcher is a Item Trainer card from the Ascended Heroes set, part of the Mega Evolution series. It carries the collector number 196/217 and is classified as Common. The Ascended Heroes set was released on January 30, 2026.

Night Stretcher Trainer Card Details

Card name: Night Stretcher

Card number: 196/217

Set: Ascended Heroes

Series: Mega Evolution

Rarity: Common

Card type: Trainer (Item)

Artist: Toyste Beach

Release date: January 30, 2026

Why Collect the Night Stretcher Trainer Card?

Night Stretcher is most often collected as part of a complete Ascended Heroes set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Night Stretcher Trainer Card

Night Stretcher was illustrated by Toyste Beach.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Grading the Night Stretcher Trainer Card

Whether Night Stretcher is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 2 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Night Stretcher Trainer Card?

As a Common card, Night Stretcher was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2 copies to date.

Other Printings of Night Stretcher

Night Stretcher appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Surging Sparks 251 (around $9.90), Mega Evolution 173 (around $5.83) and Shrouded Fable 61 (around

.68).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Night Stretcher Trainer Card

The Night Stretcher trainer card is a Common card from the Ascended Heroes set (Mega Evolution series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Ascended Heroes set.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Night Stretcher card from?

Night Stretcher is from the Ascended Heroes set (Mega Evolution series), numbered 196/217 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Night Stretcher card?

Night Stretcher is classified as Common.

Is the Night Stretcher card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2 copies so far, with about 50.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Night Stretcher?

PSA has graded 2 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 50.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Night Stretcher card?

As a Common card, Night Stretcher was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

When was the Ascended Heroes set released?

The Ascended Heroes set was released on January 30, 2026.

Are there other printings of Night Stretcher?

Yes. Night Stretcher appears on 3 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.