Level Ball

Battle Styles 181/163 • secret-rare

Set: Battle Styles
Number: 181/163
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2021
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $7.32

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What it's worth

$7.32market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$7.28 – $7.93 over the tracked period

$7.32Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

The Level Ball first debuted in the second generation of Pokémon games, introduced as a specialized tool for capturing creatures with lower levels than your own. This secret-rare iteration from the Battle Styles expansion is prized by collectors for its distinctive gold-etched design, which elevates a classic utility item into a refined display piece.

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Card face

What it does

Item

Search your deck for a Pokémon with 90 HP or less, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Level Ball card was introduced as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sword & Shield—Battle Styles expansion, released in early 2021. This specific card, numbered 181/163, is a Secret Rare variant featuring a gold-etched, metallic aesthetic that distinguishes it from the standard item card. The expansion itself was themed around the 'Single Strike' and 'Rapid Strike' combat styles, drawing heavy mechanical inspiration from the video games Pokémon Sword and Shield, specifically the Isle of Armor expansion where the Level Ball was a craftable item.

The design of this Secret Rare iteration emphasizes a premium, minimalist look, stripping away the traditional full-art illustration in favor of an embossed, gilded texture that highlights the iconic spherical design of the ball. It was illustrated by Studio Borock, a creative team frequently employed by The Pokémon Company to produce detailed, high-texture item cards. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players and collectors alike for its utility in searching for lower-level Pokémon and its sophisticated, high-end visual appeal that serves as a centerpiece for modern collections.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Level BallBattle Styles · #129/163 · uncommon · 2021$0.23

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