Air Balloon

Black Bolt 79/86 • uncommon

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 79/86
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2025
Market price: $0.21
Artist: Studio Bora Inc.

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Market

What it's worth

$0.21market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.15 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Air Balloon card from the Black Bolt set remains a functional favorite among collectors for its role as a practical tool in competitive gameplay. Its uncommon rarity makes it a stable staple for those looking to round out their decks with reliable utility cards that have defined the set's strategic landscape.

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Card face

What it does

Pokémon Tool

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Air Balloon card, numbered 79/86, originates from the Black Bolt set, a series that draws heavily upon classic pulp-adventure aesthetics and early twentieth-century aeronautical imagery. Released as an uncommon card, it serves to flesh out the set's thematic focus on experimental travel and the transition into an era of bold exploration. The artwork is characterized by a sepia-toned palette and intricate line work, aiming to evoke the feel of vintage blueprints or hand-drawn sketches found in period engineering journals.

The design intent behind the Air Balloon was to provide a functional, non-character utility piece that anchors the set in its historical-fantasy context. By emphasizing technical detail over whimsical illustration, the artist intended to appeal to collectors who favor grounded, atmospheric world-building. Upon its release, the card was received as a reliable mid-tier staple, valued by players for its understated design and consistency within the Black Bolt series' aesthetic landscape.

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About Air Balloon

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