Ultra Ball #102
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertUltra Ball is card #102 from Dark Explorers, a Uncommon Trainer card currently trading near $11.86 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Ultra Ball #102 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Ultra Ball at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.83.
- Recent averages: €0.93 (7d), €0.55 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Set: Dark Explorers (Black & White, 2012).
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.86 (Reverse Holofoil).
Ultra Ball price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ultra Ball #102.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $11.92
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $1.42
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Ultra Ball #102
Card #102 of Dark Explorers is Ultra Ball, a modern-era Trainer card from the Black & White series (2012). This Trainer (Item) is used in decks as well as collections.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $11.86, with listings from $10.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #102 / 108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Ultra Ball attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ultra Ball #102 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Ultra Ball price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ultra Ball #102.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $11.86, Normal at $1.53.
$11.86 gives Ultra Ball real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$11.86 gives Ultra Ball real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Ultra Ball trends at €0.83 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.90, lowest NM €0.04).
Ultra Ball price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.93 over 7 days versus €0.55 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+69.1%).
Latest daily average €0.19 against a trend price of €0.83.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Ultra Ball, with a recorded low of $11.86 and high of $11.87; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.1%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ultra Ball?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $11.86 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.99 via eBay's default tier, $10.05 on TCGplayer, $10.92 on Cardmarket, $10.27 on Whatnot and $11.86 selling directly — a $1.87 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Ultra Ball sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Ultra Ball?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ultra Ball #102 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $11.86 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.84 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Ultra Ball within Dark Explorers
Ultra Ball ranks #41 of 57 tracked Dark Explorers cards by market value, against a set median of $29.46.
It sits in the top 30% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Ultra Ball valuable
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Ultra Ball appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Uncommon rarity, Ultra Ball is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- With steady supply, Ultra Ball is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Ultra Ball's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Ultra Ball
- Dark Explorers was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.86 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Ultra Ball has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Ultra Ball can realise well above the $10.00 low end.
- For Ultra Ball, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Ultra Ball value questions
What is the value of Ultra Ball?
Ultra Ball trades near $11.86 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $10.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.83.
Should I buy Ultra Ball?
As a modern-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (69.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Ultra Ball rare?
Ultra Ball is a Uncommon card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Ultra Ball?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.86), Normal ($1.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Ultra Ball sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.86. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Ultra Ball's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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