Master Ball 116 / 132 Pokemon Card from Gym Challenge Set
Master Ball is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Gym Challenge set, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It is card number 116 in the set series, which is part of…
- Set: Gym Challenge
- Number: 116/132
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Master Ball Trainer Card
Master Ball is a Trainer card from the Gym Challenge set, part of the Gym series. It carries the collector number 116/132 and is classified as Uncommon. The Gym Challenge set was released on October 16, 2000.
Master Ball Trainer Card Details
Card name: Master Ball
Card number: 116/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Series: Gym
Rarity: Uncommon
Card type: Trainer
Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi
Release date: October 16, 2000
Why Collect the Master Ball Trainer Card?
Master Ball is most often collected as part of a complete Gym Challenge 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 Master Ball Trainer Card
Master Ball was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Master Ball Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Master Ball is about $5.82. Recent listings range from roughly $3.50 (low) to $96.54 (high), with a mid-point near $5.50. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Gym Challenge set has a median card value near $7.84 and an average near $43.76, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -63% over the last 7 days and -50% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Gym Challenge set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Master Ball Trainer Card
Whether Master Ball 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 306 copies of this card, of which 72 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 23.5%. 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 Master Ball Trainer Card?
As an Uncommon card, Master Ball sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 306 copies to date.
Other Printings of Master Ball
Master Ball appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Deoxys 88 (around $30.48), Expedition Base Set 143 (around