Collector’s Guide: Poké Ball (Base Set 2 #121)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Poké Ball
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 121
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (not a Pokémon)
• Type: None specified
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: This Trainer card allows you to flip a coin; if heads, you may search your deck for any Basic Pokémon or Evolution card, reveal it, and add it to your hand. Then shuffle your deck.
• Legality: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Poké Ball appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code “base4” and card number 121. It is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and classified as a Common card. Unlike Pokémon cards, it has no HP or stage and functions as a Trainer card with a simple but effective deck-searching rule.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Set Code: base4
• Card Number: 121
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Print Variants: None reported for this exact printing
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legal Formats: Unknown

Care & Storage Tips

• As a common Trainer card with no special rarity or holographic features, standard card protection is recommended to maintain condition.
• Use sleeves and store in a binder or card box away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.
• Given its role as a deck-searching Trainer card, preserving the card in near-mint condition can be valuable for collectors focusing on Base Set 2 completeness.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including Trainer cards like Poké Ball. The Poké Ball card retains its classic effect, allowing players to search their deck for Pokémon cards, making it a staple for deck consistency. This printing features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and is a common card within the set.