Heavy Ball (bw4-88) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Heavy Ball is an uncommon card from the Next Destinies set, numbered 88. Its design captures a sturdy, practical feel that fits well within the set’s dynamic lineup. Collectors will appreciate its solid presence among the varied cards of this series.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: bw4-88
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Series: Black & White
• Set Code: bw4
• Pokémon: Heavy Ball
• Rules Text: Search your deck for a Pokémon with a Retreat Cost of 3 or more, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• Weaknesses, resistances, abilities, and attacks: None
• Flavor text: Unknown
• Regulation mark: Unknown
• Image URL: /images/bw4/bw4-88.jpg

Key Printings

Heavy Ball appears exclusively in the Next Destinies set as card number 88. It is printed as an uncommon Item card with no alternate print variants documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (bw4), card number (88), and illustrator (Ryo Ueda). The card’s unique effect and zero retreat cost also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Heavy Ball’s effect allows players to search their deck for a Pokémon with a retreat cost of 3 or more, making it a strategic choice for decks relying on heavy retreating.
• It also benefits from the general rule allowing unlimited Item cards per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store Heavy Ball in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and clean artwork, maintaining its edges and surface will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): Heavy Ball debuts as a functional Item card designed to support retreat-heavy Pokémon strategies. It complements the set’s focus on tactical gameplay without adding complexity through attacks or abilities.