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Great Ball
Sword & Shield 164/202 • uncommon
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 164/202
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Market price
- $0.10
- Artist
- Toyste Beach
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Where it came from
The Great Ball card, numbered 164/202, was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield base set in early 2020. This set marked the debut of the Generation VIII Pokémon era, introducing mechanics and card aesthetics inspired by the Nintendo Switch games set in the Galar region. The card serves as a functional Trainer item, allowing players to look at the top seven cards of their deck for a Pokémon and add it to their hand.
The artwork for this particular iteration was illustrated by Toyste Beach, who has contributed extensively to the TCG. The design maintains the utilitarian and sleek aesthetic common to modern Pokémon item cards, focusing on a clean representation of the Great Ball's signature blue-and-red design. As an uncommon card, it was widely distributed within booster packs and theme decks, becoming a staple tool for deck consistency during the Sword & Shield competitive cycle.
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