Friend Ball (Celestial Storm 131) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Friend Ball is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Celestial Storm set, numbered 131. It’s a clean, collectible pick for fans completing or spotlighting the Celestial Storm series.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm7-131
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: Search your deck for a Pokémon with the same type as 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon in play, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• Illustrator: Katsura Tabata
• Image:

Key Printings

Friend Ball appears exclusively in the Celestial Storm set (sm7) as card number 131. It is printed at Uncommon rarity and does not evolve from any other card. No additional printings or reprints are currently documented.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants or alternate versions. Its unique identifier is sm7-131, and it is recognized by its clean Item card layout and the distinctive Friend Ball artwork by Katsura Tabata.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Friend Ball is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It functions as a versatile Item card allowing players to search their deck for a Pokémon matching an opponent’s active type, enhancing strategic deck manipulation.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store Friend Ball in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and clean artwork, maintaining sharp edges and a flat surface will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Friend Ball debuts as a tactical Item card designed to support type-based deck searching. It complements the set’s focus on strategic gameplay and synergy with opponent’s Pokémon types. No further printings or variants have been released since.