Question 1

What is the current market value of Air Balloon #213?

Accepted Answer

For Air Balloon in Sword & Shield, the current reference price is $14.99. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $14.87. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $12.94 to $15.30 (16% spread), a low-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Secret.

Question 2

Is Air Balloon #213 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $12.94 to $15.30 (16% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($14.87), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +388% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $24.11, while PSA 10 is $73.19.

Question 3

What is Air Balloon #213 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2020, Sword & Shield introduced this print of Air Balloon. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Rare Secret. 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. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Air cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Air Balloon often benchmark it against other Air cards. The current sample spans 4 comparable cards from 4 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.19-$3.10, a 1532% band. Against the sample mean of $0.96, this card is +1457%. Notable alternatives include Air Balloon #166 (Mega Evolution) at $3.10, Air Balloon #181 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.19, Air Balloon #79 (Black Bolt) at $0.27, and Air Balloon #156 (Sword & Shield) at $0.29.

Question 5

What set is Air Balloon #213 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Sword & Shield is 2020. Sword & Shield is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. 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 213 with a Rare Secret designation.

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