Air Balloon

Sword & Shield 156/202 • uncommon

Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 156/202
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Market price: $0.29
Artist: Yoshinobu Saito

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Market

What it's worth

$0.29market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.22 – $0.36 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a staple for players looking to improve the mobility of their team, as it allows a Pokémon to retreat without paying any energy costs. Its inclusion in this set makes it a practical utility piece for any collection, prized for the consistent strategic advantage it provides during matches.

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Card face

What it does

Pokémon Tool

Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached.

The Retreat Cost of the Pokémon this card is attached to is ColorlessColorless less.

You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Air Balloon item card was released in the Sword & Shield expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2020. Representing a significant addition to the game's mechanics, the card functions as a Pokémon Tool that reduces the retreat cost of the attached Pokémon by two energy. This design was intended to provide players with increased mobility, allowing for tactical switching strategies that define the competitive meta of the Sword & Shield era.

The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, who captured the iconic floating vessel seen in the video games with a vibrant, clean aesthetic. The design is grounded in the item's utility within the franchise, emphasizing its role as a supportive tool rather than an offensive one. Upon release, it was widely received by the community as a staple inclusion in deck building due to its consistent effectiveness in maintaining board state control.

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About Air Balloon

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