Poké Ball (Crystal Guardians 82) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Poké Ball from the Crystal Guardians set is an Uncommon Item card numbered 82. Its art highlights the franchise’s iconic capture device, giving it classic appeal and making it a clean, collectible utility piece within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 82
• Set Code: ex14
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
• Image URL: /images/ex14/ex14-82.jpg

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Crystal Guardians set (ex14). As an Item card, it has no HP or attacks and does not evolve from any other card, underscoring its role as a deck-support utility rather than a Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. It is identified by set number 82 and the unique artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. It carries no regulation mark and has no listed weaknesses or resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Effect: Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card, put it into your hand, then shuffle your deck.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. A rigid top-loader or an acid-free binder page will help maintain condition and preserve the artwork over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): Includes the Poké Ball Item card as a useful deck-search option that complements the set’s focus on evolution and retrieval strategies.