Friend Ball - Pokemon Skyridge #126
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Friend Ball Card Facts & History
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Card History
Friend Ball is one of Skyridge’s memorable Apricorn Ball Trainers, and its effect was unusual for its era because it let you search your deck for a Pokémon matching an opponent’s type instead of simply grabbing a generic Basic.
Set Lore
This uncommon comes from Skyridge, the third and final main e-Card expansion in English and the last Pokémon TCG set produced by Wizards of the Coast, which gives even its non-holo Trainers real end-of-era collector mystique.
In-Game
The card is based on the Friend Ball from the Johto games, where the ball was designed to make a caught Pokémon start off unusually friendly, tying this Trainer directly to Generation II’s friendship mechanics.
Cultural Impact
Friend Ball has a fun bit of Pokémon history behind it: a Kids' WB promo during the anime’s fourth season mistakenly called it the “Stun Ball,” making the item a tiny cult oddity for longtime fans.
Artist
Its artwork is by Katsura Tabata, one of the defining hands behind several Skyridge Trainer illustrations, including Fast Ball and Lure Ball, so Friend Ball fits into a small, cohesive mini-run of vintage utility cards by the same artist.
Card Reference
About Friend Ball (Pokemon Skyridge #126)
Friend Ball is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 126. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $14.55, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $13.55 to $15.00, with a median of $14.53.
Card details
- Card Number
- #126
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Friend Ball from Pokemon Skyridge #126?
The current market price of Friend Ball is $14.55. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Friend Ball from?
Friend Ball is from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 126, released in 2003.
Is Friend Ball worth grading?
Whether Friend Ball 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 Friend Ball?
You can buy or sell Friend Ball 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 100 PSA graded copies tracked.