Poké Ball #86
📉 Dip AlertPoké Ball is card #86 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Uncommon Trainer card currently trading near $28.74 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.
Poké Ball #86 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Poké Ball at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $28.74 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Ruby & Sapphire (EX), released 2003.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- 7-day average €0.21; 30-day average €0.29.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.20 (EUR).
Poké Ball price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poké Ball #86.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.50
- Mid
- $29.21
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.24
- Mid
- $0.47
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Poké Ball a good deal?
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About Poké Ball #86
Card #86 of Ruby & Sapphire is Poké Ball, a classic-era Trainer card from the EX series (2003). This Trainer (Item) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by K. Hoshiba; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $28.74, spanning $2.50–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #86 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- K. Hoshiba
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Poké Ball attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Poké Ball #86 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Poké Ball price analysis
What drives the current market value of Poké Ball #86.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($28.74), Normal ($0.57) — 2 versions in total.
At $28.74, Poké Ball draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $28.74 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Poké Ball at a trend of €0.20, an average sold price of €0.21 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Poké Ball price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.21 over 7 days versus €0.29 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-27.6%).
Latest daily average €0.18 against a trend price of €0.20.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $28.74–$28.74. The most recent snapshot of $28.74 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Poké Ball?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $28.74 market translates to a net of about $24.63 (eBay), $24.78 (TCGplayer), $26.95 (Cardmarket), $25.31 (Whatnot) or $28.74 (direct). That $4.11 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Poké Ball?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Poké Ball #86 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 $28.74 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $22.51 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-6.2% 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.
Poké Ball within Ruby & Sapphire
Poké Ball ranks #36 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 64%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Poké Ball valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $28.74 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Poké Ball comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- The K. Hoshiba artwork gives Poké Ball appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Poké Ball
- For Poké Ball, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $28.74 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.21 and €0.29) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Poké Ball can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Poké Ball value questions
What is the value of Poké Ball?
The current TCGplayer market value is $28.74 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $2.50 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.20.
Is Poké Ball a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-27.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Poké Ball?
Poké Ball is a Uncommon card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Poké Ball?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.74), Normal ($0.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Poké Ball sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.74. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Poké Ball cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by K. Hoshiba also matters to collector demand.
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