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Great Ball
Boundaries Crossed 129/149 • uncommon
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Number
- 129/149
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2012
- Market price
- $0.17
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
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Where it came from
The Great Ball card, numbered 129/149, was released in the 2012 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Boundaries Crossed. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the Black & White series and the introduction of Pokémon-EX mechanics, drawing inspiration from the Black 2 and White 2 video games. It serves as an item card that allows players to look at the top seven cards of their deck, providing a tactical advantage by adding a discovered Pokémon to their hand.
The illustration is credited to 5ban Graphics, a collaborative design studio known for their consistent 3D-rendered aesthetic throughout the Black & White era. The design focuses on the iconic blue and white spherical appearance of the Great Ball, utilizing digital lighting effects to emphasize its technological nature. While the card is a standard uncommon inclusion, it remains a staple for collectors interested in the functional evolution of item cards within the TCG's competitive history.
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