Ultra Ball, Sun & Moon 161/149, secret-rare

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Ultra Ball

Sun & Moon 161/149 • secret-rare

Set: Sun & Moon
Number: 161/149
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2017
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $31.94
Artist: Ryo Ueda

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What it's worth

$31.94market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$31.94 – $34.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Ultra Ball is a foundational card in the competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game, valued for its ability to search for any creature in a player's deck at the cost of discarding two cards. This specific secret-rare version from the Sun & Moon expansion features a distinct gold-etched finish, making it a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate both functional utility and high-end aesthetic design.

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What it does

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Discard 2 cards from your hand. If you do, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ultra Ball card, numbered 161/149, was released as part of the Sun & Moon base set in early 2017. As a secret rare, it serves as a high-tier chase card designed to showcase the elevated production value of the Sun & Moon era. The card features a distinctive gold-etched finish, a design choice intended to differentiate it from standard versions and appeal to collectors seeking aesthetic prestige within the trading card game.

The design draws from the iconic aesthetic of the Ultra Ball, a staple item in the Pokémon series since its introduction in the first generation. By utilizing a gold-foil treatment, the illustrators leaned into a luxurious, minimalist presentation that prioritizes texture and visual weight over traditional character-focused card art. The card was well-received upon release for its scarcity and serves as a prime example of the gold secret rare subset trend that defined late-era TCG expansions.

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