Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

Overview

The **Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection** combines a large selection of booster packs with an exclusive promotional card and a distinctive Ultra Ball-shaped storage case.

The official product belongs to the Hidden Fates Poké Ball Collection range. Two versions were released: an Ultra Ball version featuring Shiny Metagross-GX and a Great Ball version featuring Shiny Zoroark-GX.

This page covers the **Ultra Ball Collection with Shiny Metagross-GX**.

The collection was released on October 4, 2019, and contains 10 Hidden Fates booster packs. This gives buyers more packs than many standard Pokémon collection boxes while also providing a displayable and practical storage item.

What’s Included

The Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection includes:

* 1 full-art foil promotional card featuring Shiny Metagross-GX
* 10 Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates booster packs
* 1 collectible Ultra Ball storage case  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* 1 Pokémon TCG Online code card

The Ultra Ball opens to reveal an internal storage compartment capable of holding a stack of Pokémon cards. It can hold approximately 60 unsleeved Pokémon TCG cards, making it useful for displaying or storing part of a collection.

Each Hidden Fates booster pack contains:

* 10 Pokémon TCG game cards
* 1 Basic Energy card  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* 1 Pokémon TCG Online code card

Booster-pack contents are randomized. The presence of 10 packs does not guarantee a particular Shiny Pokémon, Pokémon-GX card, Trainer card, or Secret Rare card.

## About the Expansion

Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates was released on August 23, 2019, as a special Sun & Moon-era expansion.

The expansion became especially popular because of its large **Shiny Vault**, which introduced alternate Shiny versions of Pokémon from several earlier Sun & Moon sets.

Official Pokémon information describes Hidden Fates as containing more than 150 cards, one new TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX trio, eight additional Pokémon-GX cards, 15 Trainer cards, and more than 75 Shiny Pokémon.

The numbered main set contains 68 cards, followed by a Secret Rare version of Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX. The separate Shiny Vault runs from SV1 to SV94 and includes Shiny Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon-GX, full-art Trainer cards, and gold Stadium cards.

Unlike regular expansions, Hidden Fates did not receive a traditional English booster box. Booster packs were distributed through products such as tins, pin collections, Elite Trainer Boxes, Poké Ball collections, and the Ultra-Premium Collection.

## Featured Cards and Pokémon

### Charizard-GX

Shiny Charizard-GX is one of the main chase cards in Hidden Fates.

The card appears as SV49 in the Shiny Vault and features Charizard in its black Shiny coloration. Its popularity comes from the combination of Charizard’s collector demand, the Shiny design, full-art presentation, and the limited availability of Hidden Fates booster packs.

The official Hidden Fates checklist confirms Charizard-GX as card SV49.  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

### Shiny Metagross-GX

Every complete Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection includes a full-art foil Shiny Metagross-GX promotional card.  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

Unlike cards pulled randomly from the booster packs, this promo is a confirmed part of the sealed product. Its silver Shiny coloration matches the premium collector theme of the Hidden Fates expansion.

Metagross-GX can also serve as the centerpiece of a Steel-type collection or a display alongside other Shiny Pokémon-GX cards.

### Umbreon-GX

Shiny Umbreon-GX is another important card in the Shiny Vault.

It is numbered SV69 and features Umbreon’s Shiny coloration, which replaces its usual yellow markings with blue rings. The combination of the popular Eeveelution character and Shiny artwork has made it an important target for Hidden Fates collectors.

### Other Chase Cards

Other sought-after cards from Hidden Fates include:

* Mewtwo-GX SV59
* Espeon-GX SV60  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* Leafeon-GX SV46
* Glaceon-GX SV55
* Sylveon-GX SV76
* Darkrai-GX SV70
* Rayquaza-GX promotional cards associated with other Hidden Fates products
* Cynthia SV82
* Guzma SV84
* Lady SV86
* Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX
* Gold Tapu Koko-GX
* Gold Tapu Lele-GX  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* Gold Tapu Bulu-GX
* Gold Tapu Fini-GX

The exact cards received depend entirely on the randomized contents of the 10 booster packs.

## Rare Cards and Collecting Highlights

### Shiny Vault Cards

The Shiny Vault is the defining feature of Hidden Fates.

These cards use numbers beginning with “SV” and appear separately from the regular 68-card main set. They feature Pokémon in their alternative Shiny colorations and include both standard Pokémon and Pokémon-GX.

Popular smaller Shiny cards include:

* Charmander
* Charmeleon
* Scyther
* Eevee
* Lucario
* Riolu    – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* Gible
* Ralts
* Frogadier
* Greninja
* Rowlet
* Alolan Vulpix

### Shiny Pokémon-GX

Shiny Pokémon-GX cards use full-art designs and form one of the expansion’s most valuable collecting tiers.

Notable examples include:

* Charizard-GX
* Mewtwo-GX
* Umbreon-GX
* Espeon-GX
* Sylveon-GX  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* Glaceon-GX
* Leafeon-GX
* Darkrai-GX
* Greninja-GX
* Lucario-GX
* Gardevoir-GX

These cards are not guaranteed in any booster pack or sealed collection.

### Full-Art Trainer Cards

The Shiny Vault also contains full-art Supporter cards.  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

Cynthia SV82 is one of the best-known examples. Its card effect allows a player to shuffle their hand into the deck and draw six new cards. Other full-art Trainer cards include Guzma, Fisherman, Hiker, Lady, Aether Foundation Employee, and several members of the Ultra Recon Squad.

### Secret Rare Cards

Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX appears as the secret-numbered card 69/68 in the main Hidden Fates set.

The Shiny Vault also includes gold versions of selected Pokémon-GX cards and Stadium cards. These premium cards add another collecting level beyond the standard Pokémon-GX and regular Shiny Vault cards.

### Illustration Rare Cards

Hidden Fates was released before the Illustration Rare classification was introduced. – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

The expansion does not officially contain Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare cards. Its main artwork-focused attractions are Shiny Vault cards, Shiny Pokémon-GX, full-art Trainers, and gold Secret Rare cards.

### ACE SPEC Cards

Hidden Fates does not include ACE SPEC cards.

Collectors should instead focus on its Shiny Vault, Pokémon-GX, TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, full-art Trainer cards, and Secret Rare cards.  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

## Competitive Play

Hidden Fates includes cards from the Sun & Moon era, many of which are no longer legal in the current Standard tournament format.  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

Some cards may still be used in the Expanded format, casual matches, or collection-based decks, depending on current Pokémon tournament rules.

Cynthia was widely used because it allowed players to shuffle their hands into their decks and draw six cards. Jessie & James also became notable enough to appear on the official Pokémon TCG banned-card list for the Expanded format.

Collectors and players should always check the latest official tournament rules before using older Sun & Moon cards in organized play.

## Why Buy This Product

The **Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection** combines several features that appeal to different types of Pokémon buyers.

Collectors receive 10 booster packs from one of the most recognizable Shiny-focused expansions of the Sun & Moon era.

The exclusive Shiny Metagross-GX card gives the box a guaranteed collectible, while the Ultra Ball case provides a display piece that can also store cards.

This product may appeal to:

* Hidden Fates collectors  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* Charizard card collectors
* Metagross fans
* Sun & Moon-era collectors
* Buyers looking for older sealed Pokémon products
* Gift buyers
* Pack-opening collectors
* Collectors building sealed-product displays  – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection
* Pokémon fans who want a practical storage accessory

The product does not guarantee a Shiny Charizard-GX or any other specific card inside the booster packs.

## Factory-Sealed Collecting

The Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection has a large display-style package that presents the Ultra Ball, Shiny Metagross-GX promo card, and booster packs through the front window.

Collectors keeping the product sealed should inspect the outer packaging, plastic window, seals, corners, and internal arrangement before storing it.

Recommended storage conditions include:

* A cool and dry room
* Protection from direct sunlight
* Low humidity
* Stable temperatures
* No heavy objects placed on the box
* Protection from smoke, dust, and moisture
* A fitted protective case where available    – Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection

The Shiny Metagross-GX promotional card may shift slightly inside older sealed products during shipping. Protective packaging should be used to reduce damage to the outer box and plastic display window.

Sealed Pokémon products may become more difficult to locate after their original distribution period ends. However, future availability, demand, and resale value cannot be guaranteed.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is included in the Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection?

The box includes 10 Hidden Fates booster packs, one full-art foil Shiny Metagross-GX promotional card, one collectible Ultra Ball storage case, and one Pokémon TCG Online code card.

### How many booster packs are included?

The collection contains 10 Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates booster packs.

### Which promotional card comes with the Ultra Ball Collection?

The Ultra Ball version includes a full-art foil promotional card featuring Shiny Metagross-GX.

### Is the Shiny Metagross-GX promo guaranteed?

Yes. A complete and factory-sealed Ultra Ball Collection includes the Shiny Metagross-GX promotional card as part of the listed product contents.

### What can the Ultra Ball be used for?

The Ultra Ball opens to provide a card-storage compartment. It can hold approximately 60 unsleeved Pokémon TCG cards.

### Can I pull Shiny Charizard-GX from the booster packs?

Yes. Shiny Charizard-GX SV49 is included in the Hidden Fates Shiny Vault, but pulling it is not guaranteed.

### Is this the same as the Great Ball Collection?

No. The Ultra Ball Collection features Shiny Metagross-GX. The Great Ball version features Shiny Zoroark-GX.

### When was the Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection released?

The product was released on October 4, 2019.

### Does Hidden Fates have a booster box?

No traditional English Hidden Fates booster box was released. English packs were distributed through special collection products, tins, and Elite Trainer Boxes.

### How many cards are in Hidden Fates?

Hidden Fates contains a 68-card main set, a secret-numbered TAG TEAM card, and a separate 94-card Shiny Vault.

### Are specific pulls guaranteed in the 10 packs?

No. Booster-pack contents are randomized. No specific Shiny Pokémon, Pokémon-GX, Trainer, or Secret Rare card is guaranteed.

### Is the Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection suitable for sealed collectors?

Yes. Its 10 booster packs, exclusive Shiny Metagross-GX promo, recognizable packaging, and collectible Ultra Ball make it suitable for sealed Pokémon displays. Future value is not guaranteed.

## Final Thoughts

The **Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection** brings together 10 sought-after booster packs, a guaranteed Shiny Metagross-GX promotional card, an Ultra Ball storage case, and a Pokémon TCG Online code card.

Its combination of Shiny Pokémon, popular Pokémon-GX cards, premium Trainers, and collectible packaging makes it an attractive product for Hidden Fates fans, Sun & Moon collectors, gift buyers, and sealed-product collectors.

Add the Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates Ultra Ball Collection to your collection and begin the search for some of the most memorable Shiny cards of the Sun & Moon era.

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## Product Attributes

**Brand:** Pokémon
**Trading Card Game:** Pokémon TCG
**Expansion:** Hidden Fates
**Series:** Sun & Moon
**Product Type:** Poké Ball Collection
**Ball Design:** Ultra Ball
**Featured Pokémon:** Shiny Metagross-GX
**Language:** English
**Number of Booster Packs:** 10
**Promotional Card:** Full-art foil Shiny Metagross-GX
**Storage Item:** Collectible Ultra Ball card case
**Approximate Ultra Ball Capacity:** Up to 60 unsleeved cards
**Digital Content:** Pokémon TCG Online code card
**Release Date:** October 4, 2019
**Condition:** New and factory sealed
**Manufacturer:** The Pokémon Company International
**Specific Booster Pulls Guaranteed:** No