Bursting Balloon

BREAKpoint 97/122 • uncommon

Set: BREAKpoint
Number: 97/122
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2016
Market price: $0.16
Artist: Toyste Beach

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$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Sep 16, 2026$0.12 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Bursting Balloon first appeared in the 2016 Pokémon TCG set BREAKpoint as an uncommon Trainer card. It is notable for its tactical utility, as it forces opponents to consider the damage trade-off of attacking the active Pokémon it is attached to.

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What it does

Pokémon Tool

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

If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your opponent's turn.

If the Pokémon this card is attached to is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if that Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bursting Balloon card was released in 2016 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled BREAKpoint. This set was designed to integrate the 'BREAK Evolution' mechanic into the competitive landscape, featuring cards that evolved from Pokémon and gained powerful new abilities. Within this context, Item cards like Bursting Balloon were introduced to provide players with tactical utility, functioning as a tool card that deals damage to an opponent's Active Pokémon when the attached creature is attacked.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Toyste Beach. The design reflects a playful yet strategic aesthetic common to the era, depicting a stylized balloon that captures the volatile nature of the card's in-game effect. Upon its release, the card was widely utilized by players in the competitive circuit for its ability to punish opponents for initiating contact, cementing its status as a staple uncommon utility card within the BREAKpoint metagame.

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