2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Ultra Ball Reverse Holofoil #196/198
Ultra Ball (Trainer Item Card) · Nintendo / The Pokémon Company · Reverse Holofoil Parallel
Player
Ultra Ball (Trainer Item Card)
Set
2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Year
2023
Card #
196/198
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Good to VG-EX) due to a noticeable surface crease/bend near the top center and various surface smudges.
Category
Reverse Holofoil Parallel
Manufacturer
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Demand Level
Moderate demand for the card's playability, but low demand for this specific damaged copy from collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $0.75
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5 - $10, PSA 6: $8 - $12, PSA 7: $10 - $15
Comparable Sales
Near Mint reverse holo copies typically sell for around $1.00 - $2.00, while heavily played or damaged copies usually sell for under $0.50 or are given away as bulk playables.
Description
This is a 2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Ultra Ball Trainer Item card, featuring the iconic Pokéball with a dynamic pink and orange starburst background. This specific version is the Reverse Holofoil parallel, showing the standard set reverse holo pattern across the card. It is card number 196 out of 198 from the base Scarlet & Violet expansion set released by The Pokémon Company.
Key Features
Essential staple item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) played heavily in competitive formats, featuring the modern Scarlet & Violet silver border and reverse holofoil pattern.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock, correct font formatting, copyright text, and set symbol (SVI) indicating an authentic card from the 2023 Scarlet & Violet set. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
There is a prominent horizontal crease or indent near the top edge right above the Ultra Ball artwork. Additionally, there are minor surface smudges and dirt visible on the lower half of the card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
TCGplayer, eBay (as part of a bulk lot or low-cost single)
Selling Tips
Due to the crease and low monetary value of a raw damaged card, it is not worth grading. Best sold as part of a bulk trade, a player lot, or listed cheaply on TCGplayer with condition accurately described as Damaged/HP.