Air Balloon
Sword Shield · 213 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
세트
Sword Shield번호
213
희귀도
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
475
Last Updated
Mar 7, 2026
About Air Balloon
Air Balloon is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Sword Shield, numbered 213 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Air Balloon is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Air Balloon Price Analysis
The current market price for Air Balloon from Sword Shield is $20.35 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $15.00 to a high of $40.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $160.00 — approximately 7.9x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -19.3% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 475 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Air Balloon
Professional grading is available for Air Balloon and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PCA 9 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $20.35 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $29.00 | $15.00 | $40.00 | 470 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $160.00 | $150.00 | $170.00 | 15 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $15.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Air Balloon a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Air Balloon sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
