Ultra Ball Pokémon card #161
Secret RareTrainer
Sun & Moon·Sun & Moon series·#161

Ultra Ball #161

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From Sun & Moon, Ultra Ball (#161) is a Secret Rare Trainer card valued at $30.40 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$30.40
Cardmarket (EUR)
€33.10
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 33.1%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Ultra Ball #161 today, you'd net about
$30.40after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $30.40Cardmarket $28.53Whatnot $26.79TCGplayer $26.22eBay $26.07

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 33.1%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Ultra Ball #161 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Ultra Ball at a glance

  • Secret Rare rarity.
  • Live market value $30.40 for the Holofoil print.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €33.10.
  • Set: Sun & Moon (Sun & Moon, 2017).
  • Short-term trend 33.1% (7d vs 30d).
Market prices

Ultra Ball price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ultra Ball #161.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$30.40
TCGplayer market
Low
$25.00
Mid
$32.27
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€33.10
Avg sold
€29.54
Lowest NM
€8.00
7-day avg
€32.82
30-day avg
€24.65

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

Is this Ultra Ball a good deal?

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Live market value$30.40
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Overview

About Ultra Ball #161

Printed as #161 in Sun & Moon, Ultra Ball belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.

Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $30.40, with listings from $25.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
Sun & Moon
Series
Sun & Moon
Number
#161 / 149
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
Subtype
Item
Released
2017/02/03
Card text

Ultra Ball attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Ultra Ball #161 — the playability layer behind the price.

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Battle stats

Retreat cost
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Attacks
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Market analysis

Ultra Ball price analysis

What drives the current market value of Ultra Ball #161.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $30.40.

A $30.40 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

This $30.40 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €33.10, with an average sold price of €29.54 and a lowest near-mint ask of €8.00.

Price trend

Ultra Ball price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $30.78▼ 1.2% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $30.40

Recent sales average €32.82 over 7 days versus €24.65 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+33.1%).

Single-day average: €44.25; Cardmarket trend price €33.10.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $30.40–$30.78. The most recent snapshot of $30.40 sits 0% up that range, 1.2% under the October 15, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.2%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€44.25
7-day avg€32.82
30-day avg€24.65
Trend price€33.10

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$30.78
All-time low
$30.40
Off all-time high
-1.2%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-1.2%
Max drawdown
-1.2%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$30.40
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $30.40high $30.78

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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.

The $30.40 market translates to a net of about $26.07 (eBay), $26.22 (TCGplayer), $28.53 (Cardmarket), $26.79 (Whatnot) or $30.40 (direct). That $4.33 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a secret rare 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ultra Ball #161.

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Best net payout$30.40
Spread across platforms$4.33
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$4.3314.2%$26.07Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$4.1813.7%$26.22Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.876.2%$28.53Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$30.40Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.6111.9%$26.79Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Ultra Ball?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ultra Ball #161 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Ultra Ball #161.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $30.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $26.12 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.38 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-3.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$26.45
Net as PSA 9
$7.61
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$52.57
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$76.38
Expected value
$23.92
Expected profit
—
-3.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Ultra Ball within Sun & Moon

Ultra Ball ranks #6 of 26 tracked Sun & Moon cards by market value, against a set median of $13.76.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 81%.

The set's top card is Umbreon GX (#154), valued at $130.69.

Rank in set
#6
of 26 tracked
Set median
$13.76
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sun & Moon
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Value drivers

What makes Ultra Ball valuable

  • Ryo Ueda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Ultra Ball is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
  • Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
  • As a Secret Rare, Ultra Ball sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • A $30.40 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Ultra Ball

  • Because it is a Trainer card, Ultra Ball has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€32.82 and €24.65) to time entries and exits.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Ultra Ball can realise well above the $25.00 low end.
  • Sun & Moon was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Bulk lots of Ultra Ball can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Ultra Ball value questions

How much is Ultra Ball worth?

Ultra Ball trades near $30.40 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $25.00–—; Cardmarket shows €33.10.

Is Ultra Ball a good investment?

As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is trending up in the short term (33.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

Is Ultra Ball rare?

Ultra Ball is a Secret Rare card from Sun & Moon (Sun & Moon series, 2017). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Ultra Ball?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($30.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Ultra Ball?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.40. 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 Ultra Ball?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.

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