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recaption1={{TCG|Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]] |
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{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeckkit={{TCG|Gift Box Mew • Lucario}}|jpquarterdeck=Mew Quarter Deck|jpcardno=008/015}}
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|expansion={{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}|rarity={{rar|Uncommon}}|cardno=78/108|jpexpansion={{TCG|World Champions Pack}}|jprarity={{rar|Uncommon}}|jpcardno=089/108}}
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print=Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck print |
print=Plasma Blast print |
effect=Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
effect=Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
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==e-Reader data==
The {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} print includes a Dot Code strip for use with the [[e-Reader]], and has the card ID B-50-#. The short strip contains a brief card summary. There is no long strip for this card.


==Release information==
==Release information==
In Japan, this card was first released as part of the {{TCG|Extended Sheet 2}} of the {{TCG|Vending Machine cards}}. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|Pokémon VS}}, {{TCG|Base Expansion Pack}}, and {{TCG|World Champions Pack}} expansions. It was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Quick Starter Gift Set}} as an exclusive Holofoil card, and had regular reprints in the {{TCG|Gift Box}}, {{TCG|Gift Box Mew • Lucario}}, {{TCG|Deoxys Constructed Starter Deck|Deoxys}} and {{TCG|Rayquaza Constructed Starter Deck}}s and the {{TCG|Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck}}. It was included in the English {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}, {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}, {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} and {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} expansions. In Japan during Spring 2004, it was released as one of the {{TCG|PLAY Promotional cards}} awarded to those who participated in the Spring 2004 Battle Roads. It was later included in the Japanese {{TCG|Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck}} as an {{TCG|Ace Spec card|Ace Spec}} {{TCG|Item card}} with different artwork by [[5ban Graphics]].
In Japan, this card was first released as part of the {{TCG|Extended Sheet 2}} of the {{TCG|Vending Machine cards}}. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|Pokémon VS}}, {{TCG|Base Expansion Pack}}, and {{TCG|World Champions Pack}} expansions. It was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Quick Starter Gift Set}} as an exclusive Holofoil card, and had regular reprints in the {{TCG|Gift Box}}, {{TCG|Gift Box Mew • Lucario}}, {{TCG|Deoxys Constructed Starter Deck|Deoxys}} and {{TCG|Rayquaza Constructed Starter Deck}}s and the {{TCG|Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck}}. It was included in the English {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}, {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}, {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} and {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} expansions. In Japan during Spring 2004, it was released as one of the {{TCG|PLAY Promotional cards}} awarded to those who participated in the Spring 2004 Battle Roads. It was later included in the English {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} expansion, originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck}}, as an {{TCG|Ace Spec card|Ace Spec}} {{TCG|Item card}} with different artwork by [[5ban Graphics]].


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
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illus1=Keiji Kinebuchi |
illus1=Keiji Kinebuchi |
image2=MasterBallComboDeck17.jpg |
image2=MasterBallPlasmaBlast94.jpg |
set2=Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck |
set2=Plasma Blast |
illus2=5ban Graphics |
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[[Category:EX Power Keepers cards]]
[[Category:EX Power Keepers cards]]
[[Category:World Champions Pack cards]]
[[Category:World Champions Pack cards]]
[[Category:Plasma Blast cards]]
[[Category:Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck cards]]
[[Category:Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by Keiji Kinebuchi]]
[[Category:Illus. by Keiji Kinebuchi]]

Revision as of 16:46, 26 January 2015

Trainer Item
Master Ball
マスターボール Master Ball
MasterBallGymChallenge116.jpg
Gym Challenge print
Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi

Master Ball (Japanese: マスターボール Master Ball) is an Ace Spec Item card. It was first released in the Gym Challenge expansion as a Trainer card.

Card text

Gym Challenge print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Flare TCG logo.png FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
Single Strike
Rapid Strike
Fusion Strike
Ancient
Ancient
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Look at 7 cards from the top of your deck. You may choose a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from those cards, show it your opponent, then put it into your hand. Shuffle the rest into your deck.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Expedition Base Set print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Flare TCG logo.png FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
Single Strike
Rapid Strike
Fusion Strike
Ancient
Ancient
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Look at 7 cards from the top of your deck. You may choose a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from those cards, show it your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle the rest into your deck.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
EX Deoxys print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Flare TCG logo.png FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
Single Strike
Rapid Strike
Fusion Strike
Ancient
Ancient
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Look at the top 7 cards from your deck. Choose a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from those cards, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Put the other 6 cards back on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Plasma Blast print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Flare TCG logo.png FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
Single Strike
Rapid Strike
Fusion Strike
Ancient
Ancient
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).


e-Reader data

The Expedition Base Set print includes a Dot Code strip for use with the e-Reader, and has the card ID B-50-#. The short strip contains a brief card summary. There is no long strip for this card.

Release information

In Japan, this card was first released as part of the Extended Sheet 2 of the Vending Machine cards. It was reprinted in the Pokémon VS, Base Expansion Pack, and World Champions Pack expansions. It was also reprinted in the Quick Starter Gift Set as an exclusive Holofoil card, and had regular reprints in the Gift Box, Gift Box Mew • Lucario, Deoxys and Rayquaza Constructed Starter Decks and the Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck. It was included in the English Expedition Base Set, EX Deoxys, EX Delta Species and EX Power Keepers expansions. In Japan during Spring 2004, it was released as one of the PLAY Promotional cards awarded to those who participated in the Spring 2004 Battle Roads. It was later included in the English Plasma Blast expansion, originating from the Japanese Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck, as an Ace Spec Item card with different artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Gallery

MasterBallGymChallenge116.jpg
Gym Challenge print
Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
MasterBallPlasmaBlast94.jpg
Plasma Blast print
Illus. 5ban Graphics
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

Both the Gym Challenge and Expedition Base Set prints of this card have a clause that reads "show it your opponent". It should read "show it to your opponent". The EX Deoxys print fixes this error.

Origin

The Master Ball is a type of Poké Ball in the Pokémon games notable for having a 100% chance of catching the Pokémon it is used on. Its inclusion as an Ace Spec card is particularly fitting as only one is ever encountered through normal gameplay, with additional copies requiring ownership of Pokémon with many different Original Trainers or extreme luck in an in-game lottery to obtain without external intervention such as a trade or event.


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