Poké Balls

A Poké Ball (Japanese: モンスターボール Monster Ball) is a type of item that is critical to a Trainer's quest, used for catching and storing Pokémon. Both a general term used to describe the various kinds as well as a specific term to refer to the most basic among these variations, Poké Balls are ubiquitous in the modern Pokémon world. Up to six Pokémon can be carried with a Trainer in Poké Balls, while any number of other Poké Balls can be held in the Bag for later use. These six Pokémon in the Poké Balls can be attached to the user's belt for carrying them around. Some Pokémon do not like to be carried around in Poké Balls, such as Ash's Pikachu.
The strength of a Poké Ball is determined by how much it raises a wild Pokémon's catch rate and may in fact vary depending on the conditions of the battle. Poké Balls limit the power of Pokémon contained inside, taming them, though they do not cause the Pokémon inside to always obey the Trainer.
Stylized Poké Balls are used in many places to symbolize Pokémon in general: the logos of all three Battle Frontiers feature a Poké Ball in their design, while several Poké Balls can be seen in every Pokémon Center. The headgear of the protagonists of Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova-based games feature Poké Ball designs, as do the Bags of the protagonists of Johto-based games. Ethan's headgear is also similar to the top half of an Ultra Ball, and Lucas's Bag prominently features a Poké Ball.
The Great Ball (スーパーボール, Super Ball) is a type of Poké Ball that has a 50% higher chance to successfully catch a Pokémon than that of a regular Poké Ball.
The Ultra Ball (ハイパーボール, Hyper Ball) is a Poké Ball that has a 2x catch rate modifier, double of that of a standard Poké Ball and 33% more of that of a Great Ball.
The Master Ball (マスターボール, Masutaa Booru) is the rarest and most powerful Ball available in all games. It was originally manufactured by Silph Co. in Saffron City, but only a few were produced, as Team Rocket hijacked the building and attempted to steal them. Due to this, the Master Ball as a whole was discontinued. Only one can be found during the course of the story in every game. However, starting from Generation II, additional Master Balls can be won, albeit very rarely, from the in-game Lottery if the player character has the exact number. More can also be gained by trading a Pokémon holding a Master Ball from another game. It is possible to get up to 450 Master Balls without using a cheating device.
A Mewtwo Ball (also called a Clone Ball) is a type of movie-exclusive item appearing in Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.
The GS Ball is a mysterious Poké Ball introduced in Crystal. Once this Poké Ball is taken to the shrine in Ilex Forest in the Johto region, Celebi will appear in front of the player and challenge them.
The Lure Ball (ルアーボール, Lure Ball) is used to catch Pokémon found via fishing and carries a 50% higher rate of capture than a normal Poké Ball for this purpose.
The Dive Ball (ダイブボール, Dive Ball) is used for catching Pokémon found on the sea floor. It is best used on or under water; it has a capture rate of 75% for Pokémon seen on the sea floor. As of Generation IV, the Dive Ball is more effective on Pokémon found while surfing. This is because there are no underwater areas in the Sinnoh region.
The Dream Ball (ドリームボール, Dream Ball) is a Poké Ball introduced in Generation V. Prior to Generation VIII, it was only usable within the Dream World and Pokémon from the Dream Radar.
The Moon Ball (ムーンボール, Moon Ball) used to catch Pokémon that can only evolve through use of the Moon Stone.
The Level Ball (レベルボール, Level Ball) is a Poké Ball used to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level.
The Luxury Ball (Japanese: ゴージャスボール Gorgeous Ball) is used for catching Pokémon and is the fanciest of Poké Balls made so far, along with it being the most expensive of them all. It is designed for luxury as its name suggests. While it is the same as a normal Poké Ball in terms of success rates in general, a Pokémon caught in this ball will form a bond with its trainer more quickly.
The Cherish Ball (プレジャスボール, Precious Ball) is a rare Poké Ball only able to be obtained through receiving a Pokémon through means of an Event. As such, this Poké Ball can never be used to catch a Pokémon unless through a cheating device, such as Action Replay. A Cherish Ball can also come with a Pokémon over Wi-Fi in Pokémon Black and White.
The Love Ball (ラブラブボール Love-Love Ball) is a type of a Poké Ball. The Love Ball can be used on a Pokémon of the same species and opposite gender as the player character's Pokémon.
The Repeat Ball (リピートボール, Repeat Ball) is a Poké Ball used for catching Pokémon that have been caught before.
The Heavy Ball (ヘビーボール, Heavy Ball) is one of the many Poké Balls featured in the Gold and Silver games. It can catch large and heavy Pokémon such as Snorlax better than a standard Poké Ball.
Fast Ball (スピードボール, Speed Ball) used to catch Pokémon which run away quickly and easily such as Pokémon with the Run Away ability or Legendary Pokémon like Raikou and Entei.
A Quick Ball is a Poké Ball variant that first appeared in the Generation IV games. While they're somewhat similar to Fast Balls name-wise, they aren't the same.
The Friend Ball (フレンドボール, Friend Ball) is a Poké Ball introduced in Generation II. It is used to catch Pokémon as effective as a standard Poké Ball. However, Pokémon captured by this ball will have their friendship set to 200 automatically.
The Nest Ball (Japanese: ネストボール Nest Ball) is used for catching Pokémon.
The Net Ball (ダイブボール, Dive Ball) is a Poké Ball that has a catch rate of 3.5 on Bug and Water-type Pokémon. It is a useful ball for use against Water-type Legendary Pokémon such as Kyogre and Palkia, as they are relatively inexpensive compared to Ultra Balls while possessing a better catch rate.
The Cherish Ball (プレジャスボール, Precious Ball) is a rare Poké Ball only able to be obtained through receiving a Pokémon through means of an Event. As such, this Poké Ball can never be used to catch a Pokémon unless through a cheating device, such as Action Replay. A Cherish Ball can also come with a Pokémon over Wi-Fi in Pokémon Black and White.
Timer Ball is a type of Poké Ball used for catching Pokémon. For every ten turns that pass in a battle with a wild Pokémon, the chances of success for capturing the Pokémon increases. Its starting effectiveness is no better than that of a standard Poké Ball.
The Park Ball (パークボール, Park Ball) is a Poké Ball which is only usable within the Pal Park. It can catch a Pokémon sent through to the Pal Park on Route 221 and in Fuchsia City. Much like the Master Ball, the Park Ball never fails to catch a Pokémon. However, its use is entirely restricted to the Pal Park.
The Sport Ball (レベルボール, Kompe Ball) is a type of Poké Ball exclusive to National Park's Bug Catching Contest. It is as effective as a standard Poké Ball.
The Premier Ball (プレミアボール, Premier Ball) is a Poké Ball created for a special event. According to the official Pokémon Colosseum game guide, it has the same catch rate as a regular Poké Ball, but "it looks cooler". It lacks any purpose except for giving an extra ball when buying 10 or more Poké Balls. It's basically a free Poké Ball but it has a different design.
The Safari Ball is a special Poké Ball exclusive to and can only be used in Safari Zones. The camouflage design on the outside of the ball is a reference to its former only usable area, the Safari Zone.
The Strange Ball (ストレンジボール, Strange Ball) is a Poké Ball introduced in Generation VIII. While not available as an item, the ball is the placeholder ball used for a caught Pokémon transferred to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus via Pokémon HOME when the Pokémon's original ball is not available in the game (e.g. a Pokémon with a modern-day Poké Ball transferred to Legends: Arceus). The Pokémon's original Poké Ball, however, will be retained when the Pokémon is returned to HOME. If the player uses the "I Choose You!" emote before choosing a Starter Pokémon in Cabo Poco, they would be holding the Strange Ball for the duration of the emote.
Koraidon's Poké Ball is a key item introduced in Generation IX. This Poké Ball stores Koraidon in the player's party. The player can use Koraidon only for riding for most of the game but will be able to use it for battle after the battle against the Paradise Protection Protocol.
Miraidon's Poké Ball is a key item introduced in Generation IX. It was originally owned and looked after by Arven before giving it to the player. This Poké Ball stores Miraidon in the player's party. The player can use Miraidon only for riding for most of the game but will be able to use it for battle after the battle against the Paradise Protection Protocol.
== The ReBoot Multiuniverse ==
Akari's PokéBalls are somewhat different. She can carry more than six at a time, whether in the frontier or in Mainframe. Each one has a black-red icon on the button, enabling the Pokémon to eject from their Balls, including a Master Ball for Mewtwo, while also have their PID codes intact.
Only Mewtwo possesses the Master Ball; he became enraged while trapped in a Game Cube, then the Game officials sedated the Genetic Pokémon after failing to break free, then he recuperated in complete solitude within the Master Ball until he was about to unleash his fury onto the Web Riders which subdued the heroes, till Samus intervened.
== Ikran's OoT/Pokémon crossover ==
Zelda II possesses some Poké Balls, but she only uses them as she traverses thru dungeons; Link has also used some as well while he was separated from her and went thru the Spirit Temple. Mewtwo has his own Master Ball hidden beneath his collar in case of emergency (i,e when he was imprisoned at Ganon's Castle). She also used them during her lucid dream while facing Namira, though the limits were broken as she can use up to 6 Balls, but her team was interchangeable.
Mewtwo had his small Master Ball attached underneath his collar. He never used it, although he dropped it as he and Zelda II's other Pokémon were captured by Ganondorf into his Castle. The Trainer saw it lying on the dark earth, but Link and Navi confirmed her teams are still alive via footprints.
== Recessional of the Red Dragons ==
Mary and her cousins (April, Marina, Crystal, Lizzie, Beth, Jenny) all have their own Balls, either six or seven in their own teams.
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