Poké Ball (HeartGold SoulSilver 95) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Poké Ball from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is an Uncommon Item card, numbered 95. Its design captures the iconic tool beloved by trainers and adds a vibrant Johto-era touch to focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 95
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Hideaki Hakozaki
• Types: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• HP: Unknown

Key Printings

This printing is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, identified by set code “hgss1” and card number 95. It features the classic Poké Ball artwork and is categorized as an Item card with no attacks or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers include the unique card ID “hgss1-95” and set code “hgss1”. The card image can be found at /images/hgss1/hgss1-95.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown

Rule text: “Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.”
This effect offers a chance-based Pokémon search that can slot into a variety of deck strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect condition with sleeves or a toploader, and store away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface abrasion to preserve the artwork’s appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Includes Poké Ball as a functional Item with a simple coin-flip search effect, aligning with the set’s return to classic mechanics paired with updated artwork.