Ultra Ball #13 from Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set - Illustrated by Ryo Ueda
Item

Ultra Ball

#13/21 in Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Card number
#13/21
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 17, 2017
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
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Collector Notes

Ultra Ball

Ultra Ball appears in the Japanese print of Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set, released on March 17, 2017. The Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set set contains 21 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Ultra Ball is an Item card from the Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set, released on March 17, 2017. Designed by artist Ryo Ueda, it features a unique mechanic that allows players to discard two cards from their hand. The card’s flavor text describes a process where the player searches their deck for a Pokémon, reveals it, and places it into their hand before shuffling their deck. This action is triggered by discarding the specified cards, offering a strategic advantage during gameplay. The card’s number in the set is 13, and it belongs to the Item supertype, indicating its role as a utility tool rather than a direct Pokémon. Its design emphasizes deck manipulation and resource management, aligning with the set’s thematic focus on exploration and discovery. The card’s functionality is centered around its ability to retrieve a Pokémon from the deck, making it a versatile option for players seeking to adapt their strategy dynamically.

Discard 2 cards from your hand. If you do, search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

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