Collectors Guide: Poké Ball (ex1-86)

Character Intro

Poké Ball is an Uncommon Item card from the Ruby Sapphire set, numbered 86. This classic search option appears in many decks for its strategic value; the straightforward design mirrors its essential role in gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex1-86
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: 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.
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• HP: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This printing is from the “ex Ruby Sapphire” series (set code ex1), card number 86. It is Uncommon and illustrated by K. Hoshiba. There are no known alternate printings or reprints of this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed. Identify it by set code “ex1,” number “86,” and the K. Hoshiba illustration. Image reference: /images/ex1/ex1-86.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its coin-flip search for a Basic or Evolution card makes it a useful Item in casual play, though its tournament viability is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

As an older Uncommon, preservation matters: sleeve the card, store away from sunlight and moisture, and handle with clean hands or gloves to protect the surface and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Introduced this Poké Ball as a functional Item with a simple coin-flip search. The set features a wide range of Pokémon and utility cards, with Poké Ball serving as a reliable tool for deck consistency.