Release year for BREAKpoint is 2016. BREAKpoint is grouped under the XY era.
With 126 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 10 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period.
Bursting Balloon (#97) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.
In 2016, BREAKpoint introduced this print of Bursting Balloon. Its card type is Trainer.
The rarity label is Uncommon. It carries a Pokémon Tool subtype designation.
Card rules text: Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your opponent's turn.
If the Pokémon this card is attached to is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if that Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Bursting Balloon (BREAKpoint) is presently valued at about $0.16 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.
That is close to the 30-day average of $0.16. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.15 to $0.17 (13% spread), a low-volatility profile.
The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.
Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $0.15 to $0.17 (13% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.16), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.