Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116) Collectors Guide

Overview

Master Ball is an uncommon Trainer card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 116. Its clean design and Kinebuchi artwork make it a notable pickup for enthusiasts of this series.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Card ID: gym2-116
• Card Type: Trainer (Master Ball)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rule Text: Look at 7 cards from the top of your deck. You may choose a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from those cards, show it to your opponent, then put it into your hand. Shuffle the rest into your deck.
• No abilities or attacks
• No weaknesses or resistances
• Stage: None (not an evolving Pokémon)
• Subtypes and types: None

Artwork & Printings

This exact printing of Master Ball appears solely in the Gym Challenge set, identified by set code gym2 and card number 116. The card’s artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi is unique to this release.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its uncommon rarity, the absence of HP and attacks, and the distinctive illustration by Keiji Kinebuchi. The card’s rule text is a key identifier, as it allows searching the top seven cards of your deck for a Basic or Evolution Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability is therefore limited to casual or collector use. The card’s rule provides a tactical advantage by enabling selective deck searching.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique artwork, maintaining the card’s edges and surface is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Master Ball (116) debuts as a functional Trainer card with a simple yet effective deck-searching rule. Its uncommon rarity and clean design make it a notable inclusion in this set.