Master Ball (ex8-88) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Master Ball is an Uncommon card from the Deoxys set, numbered 88. Its artwork highlights the iconic Master Ball, a key item in Pokémon lore, and it’s a solid pickup for collectors focusing on the Deoxys series.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 88
• Set Code: ex8
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Types: None

Key Printings

Appears solely in the ex Deoxys set (ex8) as an Uncommon, making it a moderately accessible collectible within this series.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this exact printing of Master Ball. It is uniquely identified by:
– Number 88 in the Deoxys set
– Keiji Kinebuchi’s artwork
– Image reference: /images/ex8/ex8-88.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Effect summary:
– Look at the top 7 cards of your deck.
– Choose a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card found there, reveal it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
– Return the other cards to the top of your deck, then shuffle your deck.

The card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and color, store Master Ball in a sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, a binder page or top-loader helps prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): An Item card that boosts consistency by digging the top seven cards for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution, aligning with the set’s strategic, Deoxys-focused play patterns.