Master Ball

Temporal Forces 153/162

Set: Temporal Forces
Number: 153/162
Rarity: ACE SPEC Rare
Released: 2024
Finish: Crystal
Market price: $1.63
Artist: Studio Bora Inc.

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What it's worth

$1.63market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$1.38 – $2.49 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Master Ball, introduced as an ACE SPEC card in the Temporal Forces expansion, holds a special place in the game for its ability to search the deck for any Pokémon. Because players are restricted to including only one ACE SPEC card in their entire deck, these cards are highly sought after for their powerful, singular utility in competitive play.

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Card face

What it does

ItemACE SPEC

Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

ACE SPEC: You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Master Ball card was introduced as part of the Temporal Forces expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in early 2024. This iteration marked the long-awaited return of the ACE SPEC card mechanic, a powerful gameplay feature originally debuted in the Black & White series. Designed as a high-utility Trainer card, the Master Ball allows players to search their deck for any Pokémon, reinforcing its iconic status within the franchise as the ultimate capture tool.

The card features sleek, metallic-infused aesthetic treatments that distinguish ACE SPEC cards from standard prints. Illustrators for this set aimed to evoke the high-tech, futuristic theme of the Temporal Forces collection while maintaining the recognizable silhouette of the Master Ball itself. Upon its release, the card was widely received by the competitive community for its significant impact on deck consistency, as well as by collectors who appreciated the return of the distinct, vibrant foiling associated with the ACE SPEC rarity.

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