Master Ball #88
📉 Dip AlertMaster Ball is card #88 from Deoxys, a Uncommon Trainer card currently trading near $29.09 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.
Master Ball #88 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Master Ball at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $29.09 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.37.
- Deoxys, EX series, 2005.
- Short-term trend -23.7% (7d vs 30d).
Master Ball price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Master Ball #88.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $19.55
- Mid
- $171.57
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Master Ball a good deal?
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About Master Ball #88
Master Ball is the #88 of 107 card in Deoxys, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $29.09, with listings from $19.55 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Deoxys
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #88 / 107
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2005/02/01
Master Ball attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Master Ball #88 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Master Ball price analysis
What drives the current market value of Master Ball #88.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $29.09, Normal at $0.47.
This $29.09 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $29.09 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Master Ball trends at €0.37 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.34, lowest NM €0.02).
Master Ball price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.29 over 7 days versus €0.38 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-23.7%).
Latest daily average €0.51 against a trend price of €0.37.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $29.09–$29.09. The most recent snapshot of $29.09 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $29.09 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $24.94 via eBay's default tier, $25.08 on TCGplayer, $27.29 on Cardmarket, $25.62 on Whatnot and $29.09 selling directly — a $4.15 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 Master Ball?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Master Ball #88 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 $29.09 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $23.27 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.07 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-5.6% 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 Deoxys
By market value Master Ball sits at #75 of 106 in Deoxys (set median $40.73).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 30%.
The set's top card is Latios Star (#106), valued at $1,500.00.
What makes Master Ball valuable
- At $29.09 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The Keiji Kinebuchi artwork gives Master Ball appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- At Uncommon rarity, Master Ball is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Master Ball comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Master Ball
- Deoxys was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Master Ball, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $29.09 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 $19.55 low end.
Master Ball value questions
What is the value of Master Ball?
Master Ball trades near $29.09 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $19.55–—; Cardmarket shows €0.37.
Is Master Ball a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-23.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Master Ball?
Master Ball is a Uncommon card from Deoxys (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Master Ball have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($29.09), Normal ($0.47). 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 $29.09. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Master Ball?
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.
Other Master Ball cards
Master Ball appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
