Poké Ball #9 from Battle Starter Deck (Torterra) - Illustrated by Noriko Hotta
Item

Poké Ball

#9/10 in Battle Starter Deck (Torterra), illustrated by Noriko Hotta.

Card number
#9/10
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 20, 2009
Illustrator
Noriko Hotta
Tropius Pokémon TCG card artTurtwig Pokémon TCG card artGrotle Pokémon TCG card artTorterra Pokémon TCG card artCherubi Pokémon TCG card artCherrim Pokémon TCG card artDual Ball Pokémon TCG card artLife Herb Pokémon TCG card artEmcee's Chatter Pokémon TCG card art

Collector Notes

Poké Ball

Poké Ball appears in the Japanese print of Battle Starter Deck (Torterra), released on November 20, 2009. The Battle Starter Deck (Torterra) set contains 10 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Noriko Hotta.

Collector Insights

Poké Ball is an Item card from the Battle Starter Deck (Torterra) set, released on November 20, 2009. Designed by artist Noriko Hotta, it serves as a functional item in gameplay. The card’s flavor text describes a coin-flip mechanic where a player searches their deck for a Pokémon, reveals it, and places it into their hand before shuffling their deck. It does not have any listed attacks or hit points. The card’s number in the set is 9, though its rarity is unspecified. As an Item, it functions as a tool to interact with the deck during a battle. This card is part of the Japanese-language edition of the set.

Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in Japanese. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.