Question 1

What is the current market value of Poké Ball #97?

Accepted Answer

For Poké Ball in Black & White, the current reference price is $0.20. Over the last 7 days it gained 113.3%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.12, this card is pricing 64.4% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.07 to $0.20 (65% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Poké Ball #97 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (113.3%), and value remains materially above its recent low (186%). With a 65% 90-day spread ($0.07-$0.20), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.12), the card is trading 64.4% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Poké Ball #97 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2011, Black & White introduced this print of Poké Ball. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. This print is categorized under the Item subtype. The card text reads: Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, 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). 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 Poké cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Poké checklist helps contextualize this specific Poké Ball print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.15 and $0.44 (193% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.33), this card is -39%. Notable alternatives include Poké Ball #64 (Jungle) at $0.39, Poké Ball #121 (Base Set 2) at $0.44, Poké Ball #131 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.15, and Poké Ball #110 (Diamond & Pearl) at $0.34.

Question 5

What set is Poké Ball #97 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Black & White is 2011. Series classification for this set is Black & White. The checklist contains 115 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 15 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Poké Ball is card number 97 with a Uncommon designation.

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