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Ultra Ball - Dark Explorers (#102)
- Number
- 102
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
Ultra Ball - Dark Explorers
Ultra Ball is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It sits at card number 102 in the Dark Explorers checklist and the Item subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $11.19 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Ultra Ball has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#102 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 72Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
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 3224m ago
Market price history
Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
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| RAW | $0.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.45 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.36 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.36 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
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| RAW | $1.39 | ||
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| RAW | $1.89 | ||
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| RAW | $1.70 | ||
| RAW | $1.72 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.65 | ||
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| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
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| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.45 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
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| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| RAW | $2.33 | ||
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| RAW | $2.93 | ||
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| RAW | $2.90 | ||
| RAW | $2.95 | ||
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| RAW | $2.95 |
Other printings of Ultra Ball
Ultra Ball FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Ultra Ball from Dark Explorers worth?
Recent recorded market price is $11.19 (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 Ultra Ball?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Ultra Ball has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Ultra Ball?
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. See 5ban Graphics'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 Ultra Ball released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#102 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Ultra 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 Dark Explorers 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.