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Master Ball - Expedition Base Set (#143)
- Number
- 143
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
Master Ball - Expedition Base Set
Master Ball is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It sits at card number 143 in the Expedition Base Set checklist.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $20.18 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Master Ball has been printed 7 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#143 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 59Average
Strong era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 8346m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Master Ball
Master Ball FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Master Ball from Expedition Base Set worth?
Recent recorded market price is $20.18 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Master Ball?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Master Ball has been printed 7 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Master Ball?
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. See Keiji Kinebuchi'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 Master Ball released?
The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#143 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Master Ball?
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Expedition Base Set set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.