Question 1

What is the current market value of Ultra Ball #196?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Ultra Ball in Scarlet & Violet at roughly $0.11. Week-over-week movement is upward at 75.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.12) by 10.6%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.08 and a peak around $0.15 (64% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Ultra Ball #196 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (75.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (38%). With a 64% 90-day spread ($0.08-$0.15), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 10.6% below its 30-day reference ($0.12). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Ultra Ball #196 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ultra Ball appears in Scarlet & Violet, released in 2023. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Item subtype. Printed card effect: You can use this card only if you discard 2 other cards from your hand. Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ultra cards available?

Accepted Answer

Ultra Ball sits within a broader pool of Ultra variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$102.91, a 171417% band. Against the sample mean of $18.00, this card is -99%. Notable alternatives include Ultra Ball #90 (Plasma Blast) at $0.35, Ultra Ball #102 (Dark Explorers) at $0.06, Ultra Ball #122 (Plasma Freeze) at $102.91, and Ultra Ball #131 (Mega Evolution) at $0.10.

Question 5

What set is Ultra Ball #196 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet entered circulation in 2023. Scarlet & Violet is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. Set size is 258 cards, which categorizes Scarlet & Violet as large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Ultra Ball is card number 196 with a Uncommon designation.

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