Air Balloon

Sword & Shield 213/202 • secret-rare

Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 213/202
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2020
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $13.52
Artist: Yoshinobu Saito

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Market

What it's worth

$13.52market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$12.48 – $14.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a secret-rare entry in this set, this card is distinguished by its unique visual treatment, making it a highly sought-after prize for those who value rarity. Its status as a specialized version of a familiar item elevates it from a standard tool to a centerpiece for any serious collection.

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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 card was introduced as part of the Sword & Shield base expansion, released in early 2020. Representing a pivotal Item card within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, its design was intended to provide a tactical retreat option for players, allowing a Pokémon holding the balloon to decrease its retreat cost by two energy. This mechanic quickly became a staple in competitive play, providing flexibility that allowed players to pivot their active Pokémon without discarding valuable energy cards.

The secret rare version, numbered 213/202, features a distinctive gold-etched aesthetic that differentiates it from the standard Trainer card. As part of the Secret Rare subset, the card was designed to appeal to collectors through its premium finish and holographic texture. It was received by the community as a highly desirable aesthetic variant of an already essential gameplay card, bridging the gap between functional utility and high-end collectible appeal.

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About

About Air Balloon

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