Heavy Ball 88/99

Name: Heavy Ball #88 - Next Destinies | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw4-88
Price: 0.58 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Next Destinies Released: Feb 8, 2012

TrainerUncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 9 packs (11.1%)

Raw Prices

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0.58 $0.01 (1.75%)

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3.06 $0.13 (4.08%)

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5.13

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	99.00	—	x32

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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50.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
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0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
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0.00%
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Is Heavy Ball 88/99 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.58 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.85

$0.58

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.58 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypeTrainer
Card Number 88/99
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorRyo Ueda
Release Date08/02/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Next Destinies
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print

Card Attributes

Energy Type Trainer

Rules

Search your deck for a Pokémon with a Retreat Cost of 3 or more, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a Heavy Ball descending into a dark, swirling vortex, its blue orbs gleaming under a soft light as it spins steadily, ready to capture a powerful Pokémon with great force.

Playability Overview

Heavy Ball strategically helps retrieve high-retreat-cost Pokémon, enabling smoother switching and better board control in decks relying on powerful but immobile Pokémon.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Collectors' ToolsThis Heavy Ball card stands out with its sleek design and reflective surface, making it a captivating addition to a page dedicated to item cards. Consider placing it alongside other unique items, creating a section that emphasizes the strategic tools trainers use in battle. Its simple yet striking art can complement other item cards well.Additional Binder Suggestions: Storage Space / Strategic / Sleek Metallic / Item Collection / Pokémon Gear

Heavy Ball 88/99

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Price History (Raw)

PSA Graded Prices

Population Report (PSA)

Is Heavy Ball 88/99 worth grading?

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Card Attributes

Rules

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

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