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Air Balloon - Sword & Shield (#156)
- Number
- 156
- Illustrator
- Yoshinobu Saito
Air Balloon - Sword & Shield
Air Balloon is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Sword & Shield Pokémon TCG set, released 2020, illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito. It sits at card number 156 in the Sword & Shield checklist and the Pokémon Tool subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.51. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Air Balloon has been printed 5 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#156 in Sword & Shield) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 39Weak
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $0.73 | ||
| RAW | $0.37 | ||
| RAW | $0.46 | ||
| RAW | $0.88 | ||
| RAW | $0.53 | ||
| RAW | $0.91 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.03 | ||
| RAW | $1.08 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.07 | ||
| RAW | $2.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.32 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.10 | ||
| RAW | $1.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 |
Other printings of Air Balloon
Air Balloon FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Air Balloon from Sword & Shield worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.51. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Air Balloon?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Air Balloon has been printed 5 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Air Balloon?
Yoshinobu Saito illustrated this card. See Yoshinobu Saito's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Air Balloon released?
The Sword & Shield set released in 2020, so this card (#156 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Air Balloon?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Air Balloon legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.