Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116)

Master Ball (Japanese: マスターボール Master Ball) is an . It was first released in the expansion as a .
==Card text==
==e-Reader data==
The print includes a Dot Code strip for use with the e-Reader, and has the card ID B-50-#. The short strip contains a brief card summary. There is no long strip for this card.
==Release information==
===Original Series===
In Japan, this card was first available as a glossy card on sheet fifteen of . It was reprinted as a non-glossy Holofoil card in both decks of the . This print was released in the English expansion, which originated from the Japanese Standard Deck. Master Ball was also featured in Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR! for Game Boy Color.
===Neo Series===
Although no reprints were made during the Neo Series, the Japanese Neo Era saw the release of the , which included reprints of Master Ball in its Chikorita and Totodile Half Decks.
===VS Era and e-Card Series===
Master Ball was reprinted in the Japanese expansion using the e-Card Series layout. The first English print using this layout was included in the , which originated from the Japanese .
===EX Series===
This card was reprinted using the EX Series layout in both decks of the Japanese . The first English print using this layout was included in the expansion, which itself originated from the Japanese and s. In Japan, it was released as a Holofoil and given to members of the Pokémon Players Club who attended any of the Spring 2004 Battle Road events, held at five locations between March 21 and April 4, 2004. It was later reprinted in the expansion, first released in the Japanese , followed by reprints in the Japanese , the expansion, and the Japanese . The World Champions Pack print retains the EX Series layout despite its release during the Japanese DP Era.
===Black & White Series===
During the Black & White Series, Master Ball was reprinted as an with a new effect and a different artwork by 5ban Graphics. It was included in the expansion, first released in the Japanese .
===Scarlet & Violet Series===
Master Ball was again reprinted as an ACE SPEC Item card during the Scarlet & Violet Series and featured artwork by Studio Bora Inc. It was included in the expansion, which originated from the Japanese .
===Gallery===
==Trivia==
Both the Gym Challenge and Expedition Base Set prints of this card have a clause that reads "show it your opponent". It should read "show it to your opponent". The EX Deoxys print fixes this error.
===Origin===
The Master Ball is a type of Poké Ball in the Pokémon games notable for having a 100% chance of catching the wild Pokémon it is used on.
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ja:マスターボール (カードゲーム)
zh:大师球（TCG）