Question 1

What is the current market value of Air Balloon #156?

Accepted Answer

For Air Balloon in Sword & Shield, the current reference price is $0.76. Over the last 7 days it declined 24.8%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.55), by 37.9%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.08 and $1.16, producing a 142% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Air Balloon #156 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (24.8%); this leaves value 34% under the 90-day peak. With a 142% 90-day spread ($0.08-$1.16), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.55), the card is trading 37.9% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Air Balloon #156 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Air Balloon appears in Sword & Shield, released in 2020. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Pokémon Tool. The card text reads: Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached. The Retreat Cost of the Pokémon this card is attached to is ColorlessColorless less. 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 Air cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Air checklist helps contextualize this specific Air Balloon print. The current sample spans 4 comparable cards from 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.11 to $21.65 (19582% spread). The current card sits -88% versus the sampled alternative average of $6.13. Notable alternatives include Air Balloon #166 (Mega Evolution) at $2.63, Air Balloon #181 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.11, Air Balloon #213 (Sword & Shield) at $21.65, and Air Balloon #79 (Black Bolt) at $0.14.

Question 5

What set is Air Balloon #156 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Sword & Shield was released in 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. The checklist contains 216 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Air Balloon is card number 156 with a Uncommon designation.

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