Poké Ball 86 / 109 Pokemon Card from Ruby & Sapphire Set
Poké Ball is an Item Trainer card from the Ruby & Sapphire set in the EX series, illustrated by K. Hoshiba. It is classified as Uncommon and is card number 86…
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire
- Number: 86/109
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Poké Ball Trainer Card
Poké Ball is a Item Trainer card from the Ruby & Sapphire set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 86/109 and is classified as Uncommon. The Ruby & Sapphire set was released on July 1, 2003.
Poké Ball Trainer Card Details
Card name: Poké Ball
Card number: 86/109
Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Series: EX
Rarity: Uncommon
Card type: Trainer (Item)
Artist: K. Hoshiba
Release date: July 1, 2003
Why Collect the Poké Ball Trainer Card?
Poké Ball is most often collected as part of a complete Ruby & Sapphire 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 Poké Ball Trainer Card
Poké Ball was illustrated by K. Hoshiba.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Poké Ball Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Poké Ball is about
For context, the Ruby & Sapphire set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Ruby & Sapphire set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Poké Ball Trainer Card
Whether Poké 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 63 copies of this card, of which 8 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.7%. 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 Poké Ball Trainer Card?
As an Uncommon card, Poké 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 63 copies to date.
Other Printings of Poké Ball
Poké Ball appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH146 (around