Air Balloon
Sword Shield · 213 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
ชุด
Sword Shieldหมายเลข
213
ความหายาก
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
475
Last Updated
Mar 16, 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. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Air Balloon Price Analysis
The current market price for Air Balloon from Sword Shield is $19.12 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 8.4x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -21.8% 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. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $19.12 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $26.50 | $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.
