Master Ball #99
📉 Dip AlertFrom Delta Species, Master Ball (#99) is a Uncommon Trainer card valued at $13.20 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Master Ball #99 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Master Ball at a glance
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Delta Species, EX series, 2005.
- Recent averages: €0.17 (7d), €0.19 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $13.20 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.22.
Master Ball price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Master Ball #99.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.24
- Mid
- $12.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.51
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Master Ball #99
Printed as #99 in Delta Species, Master Ball belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. As a Trainer card (Item), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $13.20, with listings from $6.24 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #99 / 113
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Master Ball attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Master Ball #99 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
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Master Ball price analysis
What drives the current market value of Master Ball #99.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($13.20), Normal ($0.60).
$13.20 gives Master Ball real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $13.20 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Master Ball at a trend of €0.22, an average sold price of €0.19 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Master Ball price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.17 over 7 days versus €0.19 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-10.5%).
Single-day average: €0.05; Cardmarket trend price €0.22.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Master Ball, with a recorded low of $13.20 and high of $13.20; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Master Ball?
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Selling Master Ball at $13.20 nets roughly $11.15 on eBay, $11.22 on TCGplayer, $12.19 via Cardmarket, $11.46 on Whatnot or $13.20 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.05.
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Should you grade Master Ball?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Master Ball #99 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $13.20 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 $59.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-43.8% 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.
Master Ball within Delta Species
By market value Master Ball sits at #95 of 111 in Delta Species (set median $44.49).
It sits in the top 15% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Master Ball valuable
- Master Ball is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Master Ball (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Master Ball
- Bulk lots of Master Ball can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.17 and €0.19) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $13.20 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Master 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 Master Ball can realise well above the $6.24 low end.
Master Ball value questions
What is the value of Master Ball?
The current TCGplayer market value is $13.20 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $6.24 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.22.
Is Master Ball a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-10.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Master Ball?
Master Ball is a Uncommon card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Master Ball are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($13.20), Normal ($0.60). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Master Ball?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.20. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Master Ball cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi also matters to collector demand.
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