Question 1

What is the current market value of Air Balloon #79?

Accepted Answer

Air Balloon from Black Bolt is currently trading around $0.27. Its 7-day trend is negative at 10.0%. It is currently 13.9% below the 30-day average of $0.31. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.23 to $0.56 (122% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Air Balloon #79 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 10.0% this week, and current pricing sits 52% below its recent high watermark. With a 122% 90-day spread ($0.23-$0.56), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.31), the card is trading 13.9% lower. Available graded data shows PSA 9 at $7.50, which is +2678% versus raw pricing.

Question 3

What is Air Balloon #79 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Black Bolt introduced this print of Air Balloon. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. It carries a Pokémon Tool subtype designation. The card text reads: The Retreat Cost of the Pokémon this card is attached to is ColorlessColorless less. You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached. Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Air cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Air Balloon often benchmark it against other Air cards. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 3 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.19-$14.99, a 7789% band. Against the sample mean of $4.64, this card is -94%. Notable alternatives include Air Balloon #166 (Mega Evolution) at $3.10, Air Balloon #181 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.19, Air Balloon #213 (Sword & Shield) at $14.99, and Air Balloon #156 (Sword & Shield) at $0.29.

Question 5

What set is Air Balloon #79 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Black Bolt is 2025. Black Bolt is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 172 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. In the Black Bolt checklist, Air Balloon occupies position #79 as a Uncommon card.

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