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|caption={{TCG|Dark Explorers}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]]
|caption={{TCG|Dark Explorers}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]]
|reprints=8
|reprints=9
|reprint1=UltraBallPlasmaFreeze122.jpg
|reprint1=UltraBallPlasmaFreeze122.jpg
|recaption1={{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]]
|recaption1={{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} print<br>Illus. [[5ban Graphics]]
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|recaption7={{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} print<br>Illus. [[sadaji]]
|recaption7={{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} print<br>Illus. [[sadaji]]
|reprint8=UltraBallVSTARUniverse138.jpg
|recaption8={{TCG|VSTAR Universe}} print<br>Illus. [[Amelicart]]
|class=Trainer
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{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeck={{TCG|Zeraora VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck}}|jpcardno=009/020}}
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeck={{TCG|Zeraora VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck}}|jpcardno=009/020}}
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeck={{TCG|Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck}}|jpcardno=010/020}}
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeck={{TCG|Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck}}|jpcardno=010/020}}
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeckkit={{TCG|Charizard VSTAR vs Rayquaza VMAX Special Deck Set}}|jpcardno=020/030}}
{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpexpansion={{TCG|VSTAR Universe}}|jpcardno=138/172}}
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In Japan, it was reprinted again in the {{TCG|Thunderclap Spark}} subset, in each of the {{TCG|GX Starter Decks}}, in the {{TCG|Super-Burst Impact}} expansion, in each of the {{TCG|Eevee-GX Starter Sets}}, concurrently in the {{TCG|Tag Bolt}} expansion and {{TCG|Tag Team GX Premium Trainer Box}}, and in both {{TCG|Trainer Battle Decks}}. A new print with different artwork by Ryo Ueda was released as a {{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards|Yellow A Alternate card}} and was awarded to participants of {{TCG|League Cup}}s held during the Team Up Season (February-April 2019). A gold foil stamped "Staff" version was also given to those overseeing the events. This print originated from the Japanese {{TCG|Full Metal Wall}} subset. The Sun & Moon Regular print was later reprinted simultaneously in the Japanese {{TCG|Double Blaze}} expansion and {{TCG|Tag Team GX Deck Build Box}}, and again in the {{TCG|Tag Team GX Starter Sets|Umbreon & Darkrai-GX Tag Team GX Starter Set}}.
In Japan, it was reprinted again in the {{TCG|Thunderclap Spark}} subset, in each of the {{TCG|GX Starter Decks}}, in the {{TCG|Super-Burst Impact}} expansion, in each of the {{TCG|Eevee-GX Starter Sets}}, concurrently in the {{TCG|Tag Bolt}} expansion and {{TCG|Tag Team GX Premium Trainer Box}}, and in both {{TCG|Trainer Battle Decks}}. A new print with different artwork by Ryo Ueda was released as a {{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards|Yellow A Alternate card}} and was awarded to participants of {{TCG|League Cup}}s held during the Team Up Season (February-April 2019). A gold foil stamped "Staff" version was also given to those overseeing the events. This print originated from the Japanese {{TCG|Full Metal Wall}} subset. The Sun & Moon Regular print was later reprinted simultaneously in the Japanese {{TCG|Double Blaze}} expansion and {{TCG|Tag Team GX Deck Build Box}}, and again in the {{TCG|Tag Team GX Starter Sets|Umbreon & Darkrai-GX Tag Team GX Starter Set}}.


Ultra Ball was reprinted during the Sword & Shield Series in the Japanese {{TCG|Start Deck 100}} with different artwork by [[sadaji]]. This print was available in both Non Holofoil and Mirror Holofoil versions. Non Holofoil prints were subsequently released in the Japanese {{TCG|Star Birth}} expansion and {{TCG|VSTAR Premium Trainer Box}}. A Full Art Secret print with artwork by sadaji was also included in the Star Birth expansion. Both the Regular and Secret prints were later included in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion. In Japan, a Line Holofoil {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards|S-P Promotional}} version of the Regular print was given to participants of the Start Deck 100 Chance Battle!, which took place at approved Pokémon Card Gym locations between January 15 and February 27, 2022. These events required participants to purchase a {{TCG|Start Deck 100}} at a venue and use it throughout without any modification. This print also features the Start Deck 100 logo on the artwork. Non Holofoil copies of the Regular print were reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|VSTAR Starter Sets}}; Mirror Holofoil copies were also reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic Version}} and both of the Japanese {{TCG|VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Decks}}.
Ultra Ball was reprinted during the Sword & Shield Series in the Japanese {{TCG|Start Deck 100}} with different artwork by [[sadaji]]. This print was available in both Non Holofoil and Mirror Holofoil versions. Non Holofoil prints were subsequently released in the Japanese {{TCG|Star Birth}} expansion and {{TCG|VSTAR Premium Trainer Box}}; a Full Art Secret print with artwork by sadaji was also included in the Star Birth expansion. Both the Regular and Secret prints were later included in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion outside Asia. In Japan, a Line Holofoil {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards|S-P Promotional}} version of the Regular print was given to participants of the {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Era|Start Deck 100 Chance Battle! merchandise|Start Deck 100 Chance Battle!}}, which took place at approved Pokémon Card Gym locations between January 15 and February 27, 2022.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003238.html ''「スタートデッキ100 でたとこバトル!」開催決定!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211217050149/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003238.html archived copy])</ref> These events required participants to purchase a {{TCG|Start Deck 100}} at a venue and use it throughout without any modification. This print also features the Start Deck 100 logo on the artwork. Non Holofoil copies of the Regular print were reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|VSTAR Starter Sets}}; Mirror Holofoil copies were also reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic Version}} and both of the Japanese {{TCG|VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Decks}}.
 
The S-P Promotional print was given away at two more Japanese events. The first of these was the {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Era|Deck As Is Battle ~Start Deck 100~}}, which was hosted by participating Pokémon Card Gym stores starting August 15, 2022. These events required players to use a Start Deck 100 or Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic Version in a game without any modification; the former could also be purchased at venues. This print was given away to all participants for as long as stocks lasted.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003520.html ''デッキそのままバトル~スタートデッキ100~開催!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220810233108/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003520.html archived copy])</ref> The next event was the Start Deck 100 Station, which took place on platform 3 at {{wp|Ryōgoku Station}}, Sumida, Tokyo between August 18 and 21, 2022.<ref name="StartDeck100Station">[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003505.html ''両国駅にて「スタートデッキ100ステーション」開催!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220810040530/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003505.html archived copy])</ref> Two activities were present at the venue: the battle area, in which people could loan a Start Deck 100 and play against others, and the family area, where groups of up to four people could be tutored from event staff using copies of the Start Deck 100. The battle area had a capacity of 24 people per session and the family area had a capacity of six groups per session;<ref name="StartDeck100Station" /> each session lasted approximately an hour.<ref name="StartDeck100Battle">[https://coubic.com/startdeck100station/952068/express ''対戦エリアご予約フォーム'' | coubic.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220828133151/https://coubic.com/startdeck100station/952068/express archived copy])</ref><ref name="StartDeck100Family">[https://coubic.com/startdeck100station/692208/express ''ファミリーエリアご予約フォーム'' | coubic.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220828133504/https://coubic.com/startdeck100station/692208/express archived copy])</ref> Reservations could be made between August 5 and 17, 2022.<ref name="StartDeck100Battle" /><ref name="StartDeck100Family" /> All battle area participants were given a copy of the S-P Promotional print; one copy per group was given away for family area participants.<ref name="StartDeck100Station" />
 
Mirror Holofoil copies of the Regular print were reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Charizard VSTAR vs Rayquaza VMAX Special Deck Set}}. Another print with different artwork by [[Amelicart]] was later included in the <!--special {{TCG|Crown Zenith}} expansion, which was first released in the-->Japanese {{TCG|VSTAR Universe}} subset.


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
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|image8=UltraBallBrilliantStars186.jpg
|image8=UltraBallBrilliantStars186.jpg
|caption8={{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} print<br>Illus. [[sadaji]]
|caption8={{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} print<br>Illus. [[sadaji]]
|image9=UltraBallVSTARUniverse138.jpg
|set9=VSTAR Universe
|illus9=Amelicart
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===Origin===
===Origin===
The [[Ultra Ball]] is a type of [[Poké Ball]] in the [[Pokémon games]] which has an improved capture rate over the Great Ball.
The [[Ultra Ball]] is a type of [[Poké Ball]] in the [[Pokémon games]] which has an improved capture rate over the Great Ball.
==References==
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[[Category:Zeraora VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck cards]]
[[Category:Zeraora VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck cards]]
[[Category:Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck cards]]
[[Category:Deoxys VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Deck cards]]
[[Category:Charizard VSTAR vs Rayquaza VMAX Special Deck Set cards]]
[[Category:VSTAR Universe cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by 5ban Graphics]]
[[Category:Illus. by 5ban Graphics]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ryo Ueda]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ryo Ueda]]
[[Category:Illus. by sadaji]]
[[Category:Illus. by sadaji]]
[[Category:Illus. by Amelicart]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Secret cards]]
[[Category:Secret cards]]