Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187a) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Net Ball is an uncommon card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 187a. The artwork highlights a specialized Poké Ball designed for catching Water- and Bug-type Pokémon. In play, it offers straightforward, targeted deck searching—one reason collectors value its role within the Lost Thunder lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Net Ball
• Set: Lost Thunder (sm8)
• Card Number: 187a
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Net Ball appears only in the Lost Thunder set under the Sun & Moon series. It is identified by set code sm8 and card number 187a. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Key identifiers:
– Card number: 187a
– Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
– Subtype: Item
– Rarity: Uncommon
– Set: Lost Thunder (sm8)

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Effect: Search your deck for a Basic Grass Pokémon or a Grass Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
• Turn note: You may play any number of Item cards during your turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches. Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the artwork by Ryo Ueda. Maintaining near-mint condition helps preserve appeal and potential value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): A useful utility card that improves consistency by fetching a Basic Grass Pokémon or Grass Energy, making it a staple for Grass-focused strategies within this set.