Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Net Ball is an uncommon Trainer card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 187. Its distinctive net-themed artwork stands out within the set, and it serves as a practical inclusion for players seeking consistent deck setup in Grass-focused strategies.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm8-187
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Net Ball appears solely in the Lost Thunder set (sm8) with artwork by Ryo Ueda. There are no known alternate printings or promotional versions of this card.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It can be identified by set code sm8-187 and the Ryo Ueda illustration. As an Item card, it has no Pokémon type or HP.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Effect: Search your deck for a Basic Grass Pokémon or a Grass Energy card, reveal it, and add it to your hand, then shuffle your deck. Reminder text notes you may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon Item card, store Net Ball in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches. Keep it away from direct sunlight and humidity to preserve colors and structural integrity. Housing it within a Lost Thunder set binder or box helps maintain condition and accessibility.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Net Ball debuts as a useful Item supporting Grass-type decks by facilitating searches for Basic Grass Pokémon or Grass Energy. It complements the set’s strategy without any direct attacks or abilities.