Focus Band - Pokemon Neo Genesis #86
Focus Band
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Focus Band Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Focus Band is one of the earliest Pokémon Tool cards in the English TCG, debuting in Neo Genesis with a dramatic coin-flip effect that could let a Pokémon survive a knockout blow with just 10 HP.
In-Game
This card directly adapts the video game item Focus Band, which in the core games can let a Pokémon hang on with 1 HP instead of fainting, making the card feel like a true Gold and Silver-era mechanic brought onto cardboard.
Artist
Neo Genesis Focus Band was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, a fan-favorite artist whose quirky, instantly recognizable style gives even a Trainer card like this vintage personality.
Card History
Collectors love this printing for a small vintage oddity: Bulbapedia notes that non-Japanese versions have a white line below the illustration caused by an alignment error.
Cultural Impact
The Focus Band item kept showing up beyond the card game too, including as a prize in the anime and as a wearable palette detail for Pichu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which helps this humble Tool card feel tied to Pokémon’s wider culture.
Card Reference
About Focus Band
Focus Band is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 86. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $11.52, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Genesis
- Card Number
- #86
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Focus Band?
The current market price of Focus Band is $11.52. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Focus Band from?
Focus Band is from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 86, released in 2000.
Is Focus Band worth grading?
Whether Focus Band is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Focus Band?
You can buy or sell Focus Band on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.