Master Ball #143 from Expedition Base Set - Uncommon - Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi
Trainer

Master Ball

#143/165 in Expedition Base Set, Uncommon, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Card number
#143/165
Rarity
Uncommon
Language
English
Release date
September 15, 2002
Illustrator
Keiji Kinebuchi
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Collector Notes

Master Ball

Master Ball appears in the English print of Expedition Base Set, released on September 15, 2002. Master Ball is a uncommon rarity. The Expedition Base Set set contains 165 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Collector Insights

Master Ball is a Trainer card from the E-Card series, part of the Expedition Base Set released on September 15, 2002. Designed by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, it holds an Uncommon rarity and serves as a special Trainer card. The card’s primary function is outlined in its rule, which allows the player to look at the top seven cards of their deck. They may select a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from those, reveal it to their opponent, and add it to their hand. The remaining cards are shuffled back into the deck, ensuring the deck remains intact. This effect provides a strategic advantage by enabling the player to acquire desired Pokémon without discarding cards. The card’s simplicity and direct utility make it a versatile tool in gameplay. Its design emphasizes accessibility, allowing players to enhance their hand efficiently.

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