Master Ball (ex16-78) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Master Ball is an uncommon card from the Power Keepers set, numbered 78. Its design captures the Master Ball’s iconic status in the Pokémon universe and makes a clean, collector-friendly addition for Power Keepers-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex16-78
• Type: Item
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: 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.
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Image URL: /images/ex16/ex16-78.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Power Keepers set (set code ex16) as card number 78. Classified as Uncommon, it’s moderately accessible for collectors targeting this series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Master Ball. Key identifiers include the set code ex16, card number 78, and Keiji Kinebuchi’s illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect searches the top seven cards of your deck for a Basic or Evolution Pokémon, offering flexible, tempo-friendly consistency.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear, preserving its collectible value within the Power Keepers set.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): Master Ball appears as an Item card with a practical deck-searching effect. The set is known for diverse Pokémon and strategic options, and this card stands out for utility and Keiji Kinebuchi’s clean illustration.