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{{TrainercardInfobox
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox
| cardname = Poké Ball
|cardname=Poké Ball
| jname = モンスターボール
|jname=モンスターボール
| jtrans = Monster Ball
|jtrans=Monster Ball
| image = MajesticDawn85PokéBall.jpg
|image=PokéBallJungle64.jpg
| caption = {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} print<br>Illus. [[Ryo Ueda]]
|caption={{TCG|Jungle}} print<br>Illus. [[Keiji Kinebuchi]]
| class = Trainer
|reprints=12
|}}
|reprint1=PokéBallEXFireRedLeafGreen95.jpg
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|recaption1={{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} print<br>Illus. [[K. Hoshiba]]
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|reprint2=PokéBallDiamondPearl110.jpg
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|recaption2={{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} print<br>Illus. [[Shin-ichi Yoshikawa]]
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|reprint3=PokéBallMajesticDawn85.jpg
{{TrainercardInfobox/Expansion|class=Trainer|expansion={{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}|rarity={{rar|Uncommon}}|cardno=82/100}}
|recaption3={{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} print<br>Illus. [[Ryo Ueda]]
{{TrainercardInfobox/Expansion|class=Trainer|expansion={{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}|rarity={{rar|Uncommon}}|cardno=110/130}}
|reprint4=PokéBallHeartGoldSoulSilver95.jpg
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|recaption4={{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} print<br>Illus. [[Hideaki Hakozaki]]
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|reprint5=PokéBallTorterraStarterDeck9.jpg
{{TrainercardInfobox/Expansion|class=Trainer|gbset={{GB|1|Colosseum}}|gbid=A42}}
|recaption5={{TCG|Battle Starter Decks}} print<br>Illus. [[Noriko Hotta]]
{{TrainercardInfobox/Expansion|class=Trainer|gb2set={{GB|2|Island of Fossil}}|gb2id=C59}}
|reprint6=PokéBallBlackWhite97.jpg
{{TrainercardInfobox/Footer}}
|recaption6={{TCG|Black & White}} print<br>Illus. [[Yuri Umemura]]
|reprint7=PokéBallKalosStarterSet35.jpg
|recaption7={{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]]
|reprint8=PokéBallSunMoon125.jpg
|recaption8={{TCG|Sun & Moon}} print<br>Illus. [[Ryo Ueda]]
|reprint9=PokéBallRebelClash164.jpg
|recaption9={{TCG|Rebel Clash}} print<br>Illus. [[Studio Bora Inc.]]
|reprint10=PokéBallSWSHPromo146.jpg
|recaption10={{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos|SWSH Promotional}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]]
|reprint11=PokéBallScarletViolet185.jpg
|recaption11={{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} print<br>Illus. [[Studio Bora Inc.]]
|class=Trainer
|subclass=Item
}}
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'''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a  [[Trainer (TCG)|Trainer]]. It is part of the {{TCG|Jungle}} set.
'''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is an {{TCG|Item card}}. It was first released in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion as a {{TCG|Trainer card}}.


==Card text==
==Card text==
{{Trainer Text
{{TCGTrainerText
| effect = Flip a {{TCG|coin}}. If heads, you may search your deck for any Basic Pokémon or Evolution card. Show that card to your opponent, then put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
|position=Top
|}}
|class=Item
|print=Original Series prints
|effect=Flip a coin. If heads, you may search your deck for any Basic Pokémon or Evolution card. Show that card to your opponent, then put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Middle
|class=Item
|print=EX Series prints
|effect=Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card, show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Middle
|class=Item
|print=Diamond & Pearl Series prints
|effect=Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Middle
|class=Item
|rule=Item
|print=Black & White Series and XY Series prints
|effect=Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Middle
|class=Item
|rule=Item
|print=Sun & Moon Series prints
|effect=Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Bottom
|class=Item
|rule=SWSH Item
|print=Sword & Shield Series and Scarlet & Violet Series prints
|effect=Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
}}
 
===Back (Creatures Deck print)===
{{TCGTrainerText|effect=
'''Special Interview'''
 
'''President of [[Creatures, Inc.]]: {{j|田中宏和}} ([[Hirokazu Tanaka]])''' × '''Chairman and CEO of Creatures, Inc.: {{j|石原恒和}} ([[Tsunekazu Ishihara]])'''
 
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the [[Pokémon Card Game]], a special interview was held by Tsunekazu Ishihara and Hirokazu Tanaka. A wide range of topics was covered, from the secret story of Creatures' origin to messages for the future.}}


==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan. This card was also reprinted in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} and {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} sets with different artwork by [[K. Hoshiba]]; in {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}, {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, and {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} with another different artwork by [[Shin-ichi Yoshikawa]]; and in {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} and {{TCG|Platinum}} with yet another different artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]]. The card has seen its fair share of tweaks since its introduction, first in {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to read as follows:
===Original Series===
{{Trainer Text
This card was included in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion with artwork by [[Keiji Kinebuchi]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Pokémon Jungle}} expansion. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion. It was reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Hanada City Gym}} and {{TCG|Kuchiba City Gym}} Theme Decks. This print was included in the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]] for [[Game Boy Color]].
| effect = Flip a {{TCG|coin}}. If heads, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card, show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
{{TCGGallery
|}}
|type=Item
The comma after "opponent" returned for the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} print, and "Basic Pokémon or Evolution card" was changed to "Pokémon" for the {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} print.
|image1=TCG1 A42 Poké Ball.png
|size1=64px
|caption1={{TCG GB1}} {{GB|1|Colosseum}} sprite
|image2=TCG2 C59 Poké Ball.png
|size2=64px
|caption2={{TCG GB2}} {{GB|2|Island of Fossil}} sprite
}}
 
===EX Series===
It was later reprinted in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Treecko Constructed Starter Deck|Treecko}}, {{TCG|Torchic Constructed Starter Deck|Torchic}}, and {{TCG|Mudkip Constructed Starter Deck}}s, with new artwork by [[K. Hoshiba]] and an updated effect. This print was used until the release of {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}, the {{TCG|Meganium Constructed Starter Deck|Meganium}}, {{TCG|Typhlosion Constructed Starter Deck|Typhlosion}}, and {{TCG|Feraligatr Constructed Starter Deck}}s, which featured new artwork by [[Shin-ichi Yoshikawa]]. This print was used throughout the rest EX Series.
 
===Diamond & Pearl Series===
The first part of the Diamond & Pearl Series continued to use the artwork released within the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} expansion, up until the release of {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion. The Majestic Dawn print, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit}}, featured new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]].
 
===HeartGold & SoulSilver Series===
Poké Ball was later reclassified in Japan as an {{TCG|Item card}} during the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, though the English prints did not adopt this naming convention until the release of the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion. The {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} print featured new artwork by [[Hideaki Hakozaki]]
 
===Black & White Series===
The Japanese {{TCG|Battle Starter Decks}} featured yet another new illustration by [[Noriko Hotta]]. This card was released again in the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion with new artwork by [[Yuri Umemura]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Beginning Set}}. This print was later released in the {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} expansion, and in the Japanese {{TCG|National Beginning Set}} and the {{TCG|Everyone's Exciting Battle}} collection.
 
===XY Series===
This card was reprinted again during the XY Series in the English {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} with new artwork by [[5ban Graphics]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|XY Beginning Set}}. This print was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}, and in the {{TCG|Generations}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|BREAK Starter Pack}}.
 
===Sun & Moon Series===
Poké Ball was reprinted again during the Sun & Moon Series as part of the {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion with new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Sun & Moon Starter Set}}. It was later released as part of both the Ash Half Deck and Team Rocket Half Deck in the {{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}}, distinguishable by a small Half Deck symbol printed in the bottom right of the card's text area.
 
===Sword & Shield Series===
During the Sword & Shield Series, Poké Ball was reprinted with new artwork by [[Studio Bora Inc.]] It was included in the {{TCG|Rebel Clash}} expansion, first released as one of the Japanese {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards}} with the collection number 019/S-P. This print was available in the {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Era|Grookey, Scorbunny & Sobble Card Box}} from December 6, 2019. Another S-P Promotional print, this time with the collection number 054/S-P, was one of nine possible cards included in special packs sent to Event Organizers in April 2020 for distribution in official events hosted by them. This print features the Event Organizer logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The Rebel Clash print was reprinted in the {{TCG|Champion's Path}} expansion. In Japan, it was reprinted as both a Mirror Holofoil and a Non Holofoil in the {{TCG|Start Deck 100}} and as a Mirror Holofoil in the {{TCG|Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic Version}}. An entirely gold {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos|SWSH Black Star Promo}} print with artwork by [[5ban Graphics]] was made available in the {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection}} from October 22, 2021. This print features a large 25th Anniversary logo in the top right corner of the artwork. In Japan, this print was included in the {{TCG|25th Anniversary Golden Box}} and similarly features an anniversary stamp graphic. Outside Asia, it was reprinted in the special {{TCG|Crown Zenith}} expansion.
 
This card's was also included in the {{TCG|Pokémon Card Game 25th Anniversary Creatures Deck}}, a commemorative {{TCG|Half Deck}} given to [[Creatures, Inc.]] illustrators and staff members to celebrate the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]] and the company's 26th. The back contains an introduction to [https://www.creatures.co.jp/history_special_interview/ an interview] with [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] and [[Hirokazu Tanaka]]. This card has a "25th" stamp next to the illustration, and has a unique collection number, 011/008.
 
===Scarlet & Violet Series===
Poké Ball was released as one of the Japanese {{TCG|SV-P Promotional cards}} with new artwork by [[Studio Bora Inc.]] and was available in the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Era|Energy Card Set}} on January 20, 2023. This print features the updated {{TCG|Trainer card}} layout introduced with the {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy}} Deck Kit.


<gallery>
The Sun & Moon Series Regular print of Poké Ball was reprinted in Holofoil for the {{TCG|Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic}}. This reprint lacks a regulation mark and is thus not legal for tournament play.
Image:Jungle64PokéBall.jpg|{{TCG|Jungle}} print<br>Illus. [[Keiji Kinebuchi]]
 
Image:PokeballTCG.jpg|{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} print<br>Illus [[K. Hoshiba]]
===Gallery===
Image:Pokeball110.jpg|{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} print<br>Illus. [[Shin-ichi Yoshikawa]]
{{TCGGallery
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|illus3=Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
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|illus4=Ryo Ueda
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|illus7=Yuri Umemura
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|illus9=Ryo Ueda
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This card was the only {{TCG|Trainer card}} released in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion.
* This card's number in the Pokémon Card Game 25th Anniversary Creatures Deck, 011/008, is a reference to Creatures' founding date of November 8th, 1995.
===Origin===
===Origin===
[[Poké Ball]]s are items in the [[Pokémon games]] used to capture [[wild Pokémon]].
{{i|Poké Ball}} is an item in the [[Pokémon games]] used to capture [[wild Pokémon]].
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 6 March 2024

Trainer Item
Poké Ball
モンスターボール Monster Ball
PokéBallEXFireRedLeafGreen95.jpg
EX FireRed & LeafGreen print
Illus. K. Hoshiba

Poké Ball (Japanese: モンスターボール Monster Ball) is an Item card. It was first released in the Jungle expansion as a Trainer card.

Card text

Original Series prints
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
Flip a coin. If heads, you may search your deck for any Basic Pokémon or Evolution card. Show that card to your opponent, then 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.
EX Series prints
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
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card, show it to your opponent 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.
Diamond & Pearl Series prints
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
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, 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.
Black & White Series and XY Series prints
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
Flip a coin. If heads, 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).
Sun & Moon Series prints
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
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle 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.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Sword & Shield Series and Scarlet & Violet Series prints
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
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle 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.
You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.


Back (Creatures Deck print)

All prints
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
Special Interview

President of Creatures, Inc.: 田中宏和 (Hirokazu Tanaka) × Chairman and CEO of Creatures, Inc.: 石原恒和 (Tsunekazu Ishihara)

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pokémon Card Game, a special interview was held by Tsunekazu Ishihara and Hirokazu Tanaka. A wide range of topics was covered, from the secret story of Creatures' origin to messages for the future.

 
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.


Release information

Original Series

This card was included in the Jungle expansion with artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, first released in the Japanese Pokémon Jungle expansion. It was reprinted in the Base Set 2 expansion. It was reprinted in the Japanese Hanada City Gym and Kuchiba City Gym Theme Decks. This print was included in the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR! for Game Boy Color.

TCG1 A42 Poké Ball.png
TCG GB1 Colosseum sprite
TCG2 C59 Poké Ball.png
TCG GB2 Island of Fossil sprite
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


EX Series

It was later reprinted in the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion, first released in the Japanese Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip Constructed Starter Decks, with new artwork by K. Hoshiba and an updated effect. This print was used until the release of EX Unseen Forces, the Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr Constructed Starter Decks, which featured new artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. This print was used throughout the rest EX Series.

Diamond & Pearl Series

The first part of the Diamond & Pearl Series continued to use the artwork released within the EX Unseen Forces expansion, up until the release of Majestic Dawn expansion. The Majestic Dawn print, first released in the Japanese Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit, featured new artwork by Ryo Ueda.

HeartGold & SoulSilver Series

Poké Ball was later reclassified in Japan as an Item card during the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, though the English prints did not adopt this naming convention until the release of the Black & White expansion. The HeartGold & SoulSilver print featured new artwork by Hideaki Hakozaki

Black & White Series

The Japanese Battle Starter Decks featured yet another new illustration by Noriko Hotta. This card was released again in the Black & White expansion with new artwork by Yuri Umemura, first released in the Japanese Beginning Set. This print was later released in the Boundaries Crossed expansion, and in the Japanese National Beginning Set and the Everyone's Exciting Battle collection.

XY Series

This card was reprinted again during the XY Series in the English Kalos Starter Set with new artwork by 5ban Graphics, first released in the Japanese XY Beginning Set. This print was later reprinted in the English XY Trainer Kit, and in the Generations expansion, first released in the Japanese BREAK Starter Pack.

Sun & Moon Series

Poké Ball was reprinted again during the Sun & Moon Series as part of the Sun & Moon expansion with new artwork by Ryo Ueda, first released in the Japanese Sun & Moon Starter Set. It was later released as part of both the Ash Half Deck and Team Rocket Half Deck in the Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit, distinguishable by a small Half Deck symbol printed in the bottom right of the card's text area.

Sword & Shield Series

During the Sword & Shield Series, Poké Ball was reprinted with new artwork by Studio Bora Inc. It was included in the Rebel Clash expansion, first released as one of the Japanese S-P Promotional cards with the collection number 019/S-P. This print was available in the Grookey, Scorbunny & Sobble Card Box from December 6, 2019. Another S-P Promotional print, this time with the collection number 054/S-P, was one of nine possible cards included in special packs sent to Event Organizers in April 2020 for distribution in official events hosted by them. This print features the Event Organizer logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The Rebel Clash print was reprinted in the Champion's Path expansion. In Japan, it was reprinted as both a Mirror Holofoil and a Non Holofoil in the Start Deck 100 and as a Mirror Holofoil in the Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic Version. An entirely gold Full Art SWSH Black Star Promo print with artwork by 5ban Graphics was made available in the Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection from October 22, 2021. This print features a large 25th Anniversary logo in the top right corner of the artwork. In Japan, this print was included in the 25th Anniversary Golden Box and similarly features an anniversary stamp graphic. Outside Asia, it was reprinted in the special Crown Zenith expansion.

This card's was also included in the Pokémon Card Game 25th Anniversary Creatures Deck, a commemorative Half Deck given to Creatures, Inc. illustrators and staff members to celebrate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary and the company's 26th. The back contains an introduction to an interview with Tsunekazu Ishihara and Hirokazu Tanaka. This card has a "25th" stamp next to the illustration, and has a unique collection number, 011/008.

Scarlet & Violet Series

Poké Ball was released as one of the Japanese SV-P Promotional cards with new artwork by Studio Bora Inc. and was available in the Energy Card Set on January 20, 2023. This print features the updated Trainer card layout introduced with the Scarlet & Violet expansion. It was reprinted in the Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy Deck Kit.

The Sun & Moon Series Regular print of Poké Ball was reprinted in Holofoil for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic. This reprint lacks a regulation mark and is thus not legal for tournament play.

Gallery

PokéBallJungle64.jpg
Jungle print
Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
PokéBallEXFireRedLeafGreen95.jpg
EX FireRed & LeafGreen print
Illus. K. Hoshiba
PokéBallDiamondPearl110.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
PokéBallMajesticDawn85.jpg
Majestic Dawn print
Illus. Ryo Ueda
PokéBallHeartGoldSoulSilver95.jpg
HeartGold & SoulSilver print
Illus. Hideaki Hakozaki
PokéBallTorterraStarterDeck9.jpg
Battle Starter Decks print
Illus. Noriko Hotta
PokéBallBlackWhite97.jpg
Black & White print
Illus. Yuri Umemura
PokéBallKalosStarterSet35.jpg
Kalos Starter Set print
Illus. 5ban Graphics
PokéBallSunMoon125.jpg
Sun & Moon print
Illus. Ryo Ueda
PokéBallRebelClash164.jpg
Rebel Clash print
Illus. Studio Bora Inc.
PokéBallSWSHPromo146.jpg
SWSH Promotional print
Illus. 5ban Graphics
PokéBallCreaturesDeck back.jpg
Back (Creatures Deck print only)
PokéBallScarletViolet185.jpg
Scarlet & Violet print
Illus. Studio Bora Inc.
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

  • This card's number in the Pokémon Card Game 25th Anniversary Creatures Deck, 011/008, is a reference to Creatures' founding date of November 8th, 1995.

Origin

Poké Ball is an item in the Pokémon games used to capture wild Pokémon.


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