Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Air Balloon (Sword & Shield) sits near $0.31. Compared with last week, pricing is 8.4% lower. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.32) by 2.6%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.14 to $0.36 (71% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Air Balloon #156 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 8.4% over 7 days, with the card now 14% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.14 and $0.36 create a 71% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.32), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +17642% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $24.99, while PSA 10 is $55.00.

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. Comparable prices currently cover $0.21-$13.88, a 6510% band. Against the sample mean of $4.16, this card is -93%. Notable alternatives include Air Balloon #213 (Sword & Shield) at $13.88, Air Balloon #181 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.21, Air Balloon #166 (Mega Evolution) at $2.29, and Air Balloon #79 (Black Bolt) at $0.27.

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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