Dual Ball (ex4-72) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dual Ball is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. As card number 72 in the series, it’s a distinctive pickup for collectors, with design and function that echo the set’s team-versus-team theme.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex4-72
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Rules: Flip 2 coins. For each heads, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (ex4), with no alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. It is identified by set code ex4-72 and the unique illustration by “Big Mama” Tagawa. The rarity is Uncommon, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect is straightforward and useful for deck searching but its tournament play status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique artwork, maintaining clean surfaces and sharp edges is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Dual Ball functions as a tactical Item that retrieves Basic Pokémon via coin flips, supporting deck consistency and aligning with the set’s focus on strategic disruption and resource management.