Air Balloon Pokemon Mega Evolution #166
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Air Balloon Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Air Balloon is a Pokémon Tool that cuts a Pokémon’s Retreat Cost by two Colorless Energy, making this Ultra Rare print a flashy version of one of the game’s cleanest mobility cards.
Set Lore
This card is part of the 2025 Mega Evolution expansion, where Air Balloon appears as card #166 in the set’s Ultra Rare section rather than the main numbered lineup, giving it true collector-side chase appeal.
Artist
Unlike the original Sword & Shield Air Balloon illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito, this Mega Evolution version features artwork credited to Studio Bora Inc., giving the familiar utility card a fresh visual identity for a new era.
In-Game
Air Balloon began as a main-series video game held item in Generation V, where it makes the holder float until being hit, so the TCG version cleverly adapts that airborne theme into easier retreating.
Cultural Impact
Air Balloon even shows up outside the card game in Pokémon manga, appearing in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W with Monta’s Snivy, which gives this otherwise mechanical Trainer card a small but real place in wider Pokémon history.
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About Air Balloon (Pokemon Mega Evolution #166)
Air Balloon is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Mega Evolution set, card number 166. This card has a Ultra Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Mega Evolution era, and was released in 2025. The current market price is $2.37, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 3 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $2.02 to $2.94, with a median of $2.39.
Card details
- Card Number
- #166
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Release Year
- 2025
- Language
- English
- Era
- Mega Evolution
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Air Balloon from Pokemon Mega Evolution #166?
The current market price of Air Balloon is $2.37. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Air Balloon from?
Air Balloon is from the Pokemon Mega Evolution set, card number 166, released in 2025.
Is Air Balloon worth grading?
Whether Air Balloon 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 Air Balloon?
You can buy or sell Air Balloon 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.
Approximately 300 PSA graded copies tracked.