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The [[History of Poké Balls|invention of Poké Balls]] apparently occurred in the [[Johto]] region, where [[Apricorn]]s grow; these fruit were cut apart and carved out, then fitted with a special device, and used to catch wild Pokémon prior to the mass production of the Balls that occurs in modern times under [[Silph Co.]] and the [[Devon Corporation]]. Some Trainers still use Poké Balls made from Apricorns, while [[Kurt]], a resident of [[Azalea Town]], still constructs them. [[Drayden]] claims that Poké Balls did not exist during his childhood.
The [[History of Poké Balls|invention of Poké Balls]] apparently occurred in the [[Johto]] region, where [[Apricorn]]s grow; these fruit were cut apart and carved out, then fitted with a special device, and used to catch wild Pokémon prior to the mass production of the Balls that occurs in modern times under [[Silph Co.]] and the [[Devon Corporation]]. Some Trainers still use Poké Balls made from Apricorns, while [[Kurt]], a resident of [[Azalea Town]], still constructs them. [[Drayden]] claims that Poké Balls did not exist during his childhood.


Prior to the invention of Poké Balls, Pokémon were referred to as "magical creatures" (Japanese: '''魔獣''' ''majū''), indicating that the name Pokémon, short for Pocket Monster, did not come into common parlance as a term until these devices allowed the various Pokémon to be stored easily. This also shows that in these times they were believed to be supernatural creatures, not natural ones.
Prior to the invention of Poké Balls, Pokémon were referred to as '''magical creatures''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|魔獣|まじゅう}}''' ''majū''), indicating that the name Pokémon, short for Pocket Monster, did not come into common parlance as a term until these devices allowed the various Pokémon to be stored easily. This also shows that in these times they were believed to be supernatural creatures, not natural ones.


Stylized Poké Balls are used in many places to symbolize Pokémon in general: the logos of both [[Battle Frontier]]s 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 [[Bag]]s of the protagonists of [[Johto]]-based games. {{ga|Ethan}}'s headgear is also similar to the top half of an Ultra Ball, and {{ga|Lucas}}'s Bag prominently features a Poké Ball.
Stylized Poké Balls are used in many places to symbolize Pokémon in general: the logos of both [[Battle Frontier]]s 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 [[Bag]]s of the protagonists of [[Johto]]-based games. {{ga|Ethan}}'s headgear is also similar to the top half of an Ultra Ball, and {{ga|Lucas}}'s Bag prominently features a Poké Ball.
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|catchrate=1×
|catchrate=1×
|descstad=A Ball thrown at wild Pokémon to catch them.
|descstad=A Ball thrown at wild Pokémon to catch them.
|descgsc=An item for catching Pokémon.
|descgsc=An item for catching <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A tool for catching wild Pokémon.
|descrse=A tool for catching wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A ball thrown to catch a wild Pokémon. It is designed in a capsule style.
|descfrlg=A ball thrown to catch a wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. It is designed in a capsule style.
|descdppthgss=A device for catching wild Pokémon. It is thrown like a ball at the target. It is designed as a capsule system.
|descdppthgss=A device for catching wild Pokémon. It is thrown like a ball at the target. It is designed as a capsule system.
|descbwb2w2=A device for catching wild Pokémon. It is thrown like a ball at the target. It is designed as a capsule system.
|descbwb2w2=A device for catching wild Pokémon. It is thrown like a ball at the target. It is designed as a capsule system.
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|catchrate=1.5×
|catchrate=1.5×
|descstad=A Ball for catching wild Pokémon. More effective than a Poké Ball.
|descstad=A Ball for catching wild Pokémon. More effective than a Poké Ball.
|descgsc=A Ball with a decent success rate.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a decent success rate.
|descrse=A good ball with a higher catch rate than a Poké Ball.
|descrse=A good ball with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Ball</sc>.
|descfrlg=A good, quality Ball that offers a higher Pokémon catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
|descfrlg=A good, quality <sc>Ball</sc> that offers a higher <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> catch rate than a standard <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Ball</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A good, high-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
|descdppthgss=A good, high-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
|descbwb2w2=A good, high-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
|descbwb2w2=A good, high-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
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|catchrate=2×
|catchrate=2×
|descstad=A Ball for catching wild Pokémon. More effective than a Great Ball.
|descstad=A Ball for catching wild Pokémon. More effective than a Great Ball.
|descgsc=A Ball with a high rate of success.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a high rate of success.
|descrse=A better ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descrse=A better ball with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|descfrlg=A very high-grade Ball that offers a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descfrlg=A very high-grade <sc>Ball</sc> that offers a higher <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|descdppthgss=An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descdppthgss=An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descbwb2w2=An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
|descbwb2w2=An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
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|catchrate=255×
|catchrate=255×
|descstad=A Ball that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descstad=A Ball that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descgsc=The best Ball. It never misses.
|descgsc=The best <sc>Ball</sc>. It never misses.
|descrse=The best ball that catches a Pokémon without fail.
|descrse=The best ball that catches a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.
|descfrlg=The best Ball with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descfrlg=The best <sc>Ball</sc> with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.
|descdppthgss=The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descdppthgss=The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descbwb2w2=The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descbwb2w2=The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
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|catchrate=1.5×
|catchrate=1.5×
|descstad=A Ball used in the Safari Zone for catching wild Pokémon.
|descstad=A Ball used in the Safari Zone for catching wild Pokémon.
|descrse=A special ball that is used only in the Safari Zone.
|descrse=A special ball that is used only in the <sc>Safari Zone</sc>.
|descfrlg=A special ball that is used only in the Safari Zone. It is finished with a camouflage pattern.
|descfrlg=A special ball that is used only in the <sc>Safari Zone</sc>. It is finished with a camouflage pattern.
|descdppthgss=A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
|descdppthgss=A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
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|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=1× if the player's Pokémon is the same level as or a lower level than the wild Pokémon<br>2× if the player's Pokémon is at a higher level than the wild Pokémon but less than double it<br>4× if the player's Pokémon is more than double but less than four times the level of the wild Pokémon<br>8× if the player's Pokémon is of a level four times or more than that of the wild Pokémon
|catchrate=1× if the player's Pokémon is the same level as or a lower level than the wild Pokémon<br>2× if the player's Pokémon is at a higher level than the wild Pokémon but less than double it<br>4× if the player's Pokémon is more than double but less than four times the level of the wild Pokémon<br>8× if the player's Pokémon is of a level four times or more than that of the wild Pokémon
|descgsc=A Ball for lower-level Pokémon.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for lower-level <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
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|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=3× if used on a Pokémon encountered while [[fishing]]<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3× if used on a Pokémon encountered while [[fishing]]<br>1× otherwise
|descgsc=A Ball for Pokémon hooked by a rod.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> hooked by a rod.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
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|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=4× if used on a Pokémon belonging to the {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, or {{p|Skitty}} families; otherwise 1×{{sup/4|HGSS}}<!--not usable in Gen V games, therefore no Munna; Skitty cannot be found in the wild in HGSS, but it is still effective on it if it could be--><br>1× due to a glitch{{sup/2|GSC}}
|catchrate=4× if used on a Pokémon belonging to the {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, or {{p|Skitty}} families; otherwise 1×{{sup/4|HGSS}}<!--not usable in Gen V games, therefore no Munna; Skitty cannot be found in the wild in HGSS, but it is still effective on it if it could be--><br>1× due to a glitch{{sup/2|GSC}}
|descgsc=A Ball for Moon Stone evolvers.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Moon Stone</sc> evolvers.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
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|effect2=Sets caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] to 200.<br>Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|effect2=Sets caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] to 200.<br>Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=1×
|catchrate=1×
|descgsc=A Ball that makes Pokémon friendly.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> friendly.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|descbw=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|descbw=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
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|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=-20 if used on Pokémon weighing less than {{tt|220.6lbs|100.1kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|451.5 lbs|204.8 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>No modifier if used on Pokémon weight between {{tt|220.6lbs|100.1kg}} and {{tt|441.0 lbs|200.1 kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>+20 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|451.5 lbs|204.8 kg}} and {{tt|677.3 lbs|307.2 kg}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|661.5 lbs|300.1 kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|677.3 lbs|307.2 kg}} and {{tt|903.0 lbs|409.6 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>+40 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|903.0 lbs|409.6 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|catchrate=-20 if used on Pokémon weighing less than {{tt|220.6lbs|100.1kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|451.5 lbs|204.8 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>No modifier if used on Pokémon weight between {{tt|220.6lbs|100.1kg}} and {{tt|441.0 lbs|200.1 kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>+20 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|451.5 lbs|204.8 kg}} and {{tt|677.3 lbs|307.2 kg}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|661.5 lbs|300.1 kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|677.3 lbs|307.2 kg}} and {{tt|903.0 lbs|409.6 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>+40 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|903.0 lbs|409.6 kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|descgsc=A Ball for catching heavy Pokémon.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching heavy <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
|descbw=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
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|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|effect2=Cannot be [[held item|held]].{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}
|catchrate=4× if used on a {{cat|Pokémon that run from battle}} or [[roaming Pokémon]]{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>4× if used on a Pokémon with a base {{stat|Speed}} {{cat|Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100|of at least 100}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=4× if used on a {{cat|Pokémon that run from battle}} or [[roaming Pokémon]]{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>4× if used on a Pokémon with a base {{stat|Speed}} {{cat|Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100|of at least 100}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>1× otherwise
|descgsc=A Ball for catching fast Pokémon.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching fast <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch fast Pokémon.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch fast Pokémon.
|descbw=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon which are quick to run away.
|descbw=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon which are quick to run away.
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]] in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]] in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
|catchrate=1.5×
|catchrate=1.5×
|descgsc=The Bug-Catching Contest Ball.
|descgsc=The Bug-Catching Contest <sc>Ball</sc>.
|deschgss=A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.
|deschgss=A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.
|descbw=A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.
|locgsc=[[National Park]]
|locgsc=[[National Park]]
|lochgss=[[National Park]]
|lochgss=[[National Park]]
|notes=Known as the Park Ball (パークボール) during Generation II.
|notes=Called Park Ball (パークボール) in Generation II.
}}
}}


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|catchrate=1×
|catchrate=1×
|descrse=A rare ball made in commemoration of some event.
|descrse=A rare ball made in commemoration of some event.
|descfrlg=A rare Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descfrlg=A rare <sc>Ball</sc> that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon who is registered in the Pokédex as caught.
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon who is registered in the Pokédex as caught.
|catchrate=3× if used on a Pokémon that is registered in the player's Pokédex as caught<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3× if used on a Pokémon that is registered in the player's Pokédex as caught<br>1× otherwise
|descrse=A ball that works better on Pokémon caught before.
|descrse=A ball that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Pokémon caught before.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
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1× + 1229 ÷ 4096× (0.3×) per turn passed in the battle, maximum 4× {{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|BW2}}
1× + 1229 ÷ 4096× (0.3×) per turn passed in the battle, maximum 4× {{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|BW2}}
|descrse=More effective as more turns are taken in battle.
|descrse=More effective as more turns are taken in battle.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
|desccolo=A ball that works better the more turns in battle.
|desccolo=A ball that works better the more turns in battle.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
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|catchrate=((40 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×
|catchrate=((40 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×
{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br/>((41 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br/>((41 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|descrse=A ball that works better on weaker Pokémon.
|descrse=A ball that works better on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
|catchrate=3× if used on a Water-type or Bug-type Pokémon<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3× if used on a Water-type or Bug-type Pokémon<br>1× otherwise
|descrse=A ball that works well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descrse=A ball that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon encountered [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}} or while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}.
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon encountered [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}} or while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}.
|catchrate=3.5× if used while [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}}<br>3.5× if used on a water-dwelling Pokémon{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3.5× if used while [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}}<br>3.5× if used on a water-dwelling Pokémon{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>1× otherwise
|descrse=A ball that works better on Pokémon on the ocean floor.
|descrse=A ball that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> on the ocean floor.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Pokémon deep in the sea.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> deep in the sea.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live in the sea.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live in the sea.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live underwater.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live underwater.
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|effect2=Alters the amount by which a caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] rises.
|effect2=Alters the amount by which a caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] rises.
|catchrate=1×
|catchrate=1×
|descrse=A cozy ball that makes Pokémon more friendly.
|descrse=A cozy ball that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> more friendly.
|descfrlg=A comfortable Ball that makes a captured wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
|descfrlg=A comfortable <sc>Ball</sc> that makes a captured wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> quickly grow friendly.
|descdppthgss=A comfortable Poké Ball that makes a caught wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
|descdppthgss=A comfortable Poké Ball that makes a caught wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
|descbwb2w2=A comfortable Poké Ball that makes a caught wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
|descbwb2w2=A comfortable Poké Ball that makes a caught wild Pokémon quickly grow friendly.
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|locdppt=[[Pal Park]]
|locdppt=[[Pal Park]]
|lochgss=[[Pal Park]]
|lochgss=[[Pal Park]]
|notes=Pokémon recaught with this ball in Pal Park will retain the ball in which they were originally caught in Generation III. Not to be confused with [[#Sport Ball|Sport Balls]], which were known as Park Balls in Generation II.
|notes=Pokémon recaught with this ball in Pal Park will retain the ball in which they were originally caught in Generation III. Not to be confused with [[#Sport Ball|Sport Balls]], which were known as Park Balls (パークボール) in Generation II.
}}
}}


===Introduced in Generation V===
===Introduced in Generation V===
Only one new Poké Ball was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s}}, though all Poké Balls of previous generations are programmed into the game, both as items and on the status screen. If they are hacked into the game, however, the Apricorn Balls, Sport Ball, and Park Ball cannot be used to catch wild Pokémon, though the Safari Ball and Cherish Ball can. If a Pokémon is transferred to Generation V from an earlier generation with the [[Poké Transfer]], it will appear to have the same ball it was originally caught with.
Only one new Poké Ball was introduced in {{game|Black and White|s}}, though all Poké Balls of previous generations are programmed into the game, both as items and on the status screen. If the {{player}} cheats to get them into the game, the Apricorn Balls, Sport Ball, and Park Ball cannot be used to catch wild Pokémon, though the Safari Ball and Cherish Ball can. If a Pokémon is transferred to Generation V from an earlier generation with the [[Poké Transfer]], it will appear to have the same ball it was originally caught with.


The Dream Ball can only be used in the Entree Forest, where it never fails. Pokémon transferred from [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] are obtained in Dream Balls.
The Dream Ball can only be used in the Entree Forest, where it never fails. Pokémon transferred from [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] are obtained in Dream Balls.
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* In {{g|Pinball}}, the Poké Balls serve as the balls in the machine; they can be used to capture Pokémon and are upgraded depending on the multiplier bonus at the time.
* In {{g|Pinball}}, the Poké Balls serve as the balls in the machine; they can be used to capture Pokémon and are upgraded depending on the multiplier bonus at the time.
* Many of the types of Poké Balls introduced in [[Generation III]] function similarly to those introduced in [[Generation II]]: the Nest Ball, like the Level Ball, is better if used on Pokémon of lower levels, the Net and Dive Balls are both useful against Pokémon found while in the water, much like the Lure Ball, and the Luxury Ball raises a Pokémon's [[friendship]] quickly, similarly to a Friend Ball. Excluding the Sport Ball, which many see as a parallel to the Safari Ball which made its return in Generation III, the specialty Balls made by the Devon Corporation in Hoenn number seven, the same amount as the Apricorn Balls made by Kurt.
* Many of the types of Poké Balls introduced in [[Generation III]] function similarly to those introduced in [[Generation II]]: the Nest Ball, like the Level Ball, is better if used on Pokémon of lower levels, the Net and Dive Balls are both useful against Pokémon found while in the water, much like the Lure Ball, and the Luxury Ball raises a Pokémon's [[friendship]] quickly, similarly to a Friend Ball. Excluding the Sport Ball, which many see as a parallel to the Safari Ball which made its return in Generation III, the specialty Balls made by the Devon Corporation in Hoenn number seven, the same amount as the Apricorn Balls made by Kurt.
* In Generation II, the Park Ball's name is written as one word on the menu, rather than as two, as the rest of the Poké Balls are. This is due to the size limitation placed on the text by the [[Game Boy Color]]'s small screen. The Generation IV Park Ball does not have this issue, as [[Nintendo DS]] screens are wider and the font used is thinner.
* In Generation II, the Park Ball's name is written as one word on the catch screen menu in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], rather than as two separate words, as the rest of the Poké Balls are. However, it will appear spelled correctly in the [[Bag]] if obtained illegitimately there.
* In some early artwork for {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Poké Balls are shown on the ground in two pieces while the Pokémon are in battle, rather than in the more familiar hinged form they take now. This may be a carryover from when Pokémon was known as Capsule Monsters, as the Poké Ball sprites in Generation I also do not show the button on the ball. In [[Generation II]], Poké Balls split in half when capturing a Pokémon as part of their animation, while the anime had been using the hinge style since the very first episode.
* In some early artwork for {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Poké Balls are shown on the ground in two pieces while the Pokémon are in battle, rather than in the more familiar hinged form they take now. This may be a carryover from when Pokémon was known as Capsule Monsters, as the Poké Ball sprites in Generation I also do not show the button on the ball. In [[Generation II]], Poké Balls split in half when capturing a Pokémon as part of their animation, while the anime had been using the hinge style since the very first episode.
* Poké Balls are inspired by the capsules for {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which contain small, handheld toys.
* Poké Balls are inspired by the capsules for {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which contain small, handheld toys.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver and the {{Trading Card Game}}, Lure Balls are shown to have a green outer coloring; however, in official artwork and the anime, they are shown to have a blue outer coloring.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver and the {{Trading Card Game}}, Lure Balls are shown to have a green outer coloring; however, in official artwork and the anime, they are shown to have a blue outer coloring.
** However, in Generation V, the Lure Ball has both its Bag sprite, status screen sprite, and battle animation altered to the official blue color.
** However, in Generation V, the Lure Ball has both its Bag sprite, status screen sprite, and battle animation altered to the official blue color.
* Similarly, the Fast Ball is shown to be red in official art; however, it is orange in its Bag and status screen sprites, and only appears red in battle in Generation V.
** Similarly, the Fast Ball is shown to be red in official art; however, it is orange in its Bag and status screen sprites, and only appears red in battle in Generation V.
* Item description data for the Safari Ball in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and {{2v2|Black|White}} is unchanged from {{v2|Platinum}}, hence its description still states that it can only be used within the [[Great Marsh]].
* Item description data for the Safari Ball in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} and {{2v2|Black|White}} is unchanged from {{v2|Platinum}}, hence its description still states that it can only be used within the [[Great Marsh]].
* While most Poké Balls cannot capture Pokémon that have already been caught, there are some types that can easily catch a Pokémon that already is owned. These are usually rare or use-restricted balls.
* While most Poké Balls cannot capture Pokémon that have already been caught, there are some types that can easily catch a Pokémon that already is owned. These are usually rare or use-restricted balls.
** The Park Ball, which is used to capture Pokémon migrated from a Generation III game to a Generation IV game, is one of these. It reverts to the original ball used to catch the migrated Pokémon in the Summary screen.
** The Generation IV Park Ball, which is used to capture Pokémon migrated from a Generation III game to a Generation IV game, is one of these. It reverts to the original ball used to catch the migrated Pokémon in the Summary screen.
** In the anime, Mewtwo's "Mewtwo Balls", seen only in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', can catch any Pokémon despite being owned. These Balls have been shown to even catch owned Pokémon even when inside of their Poké Balls. After the Pokémon's DNA is extracted through Mewtwo's cloning device, "Mewtwo Balls" automatically release the caught Pokémon.
** In the anime, Mewtwo's "Mewtwo Balls", seen only in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', can catch any Pokémon despite being owned. These Balls have been shown to even catch owned Pokémon even when inside of their Poké Balls. After the Pokémon's DNA is extracted through Mewtwo's cloning device, "Mewtwo Balls" automatically release the caught Pokémon.
** [[Snag Ball]]s, exclusive to {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, are used for catching [[Shadow Pokémon]], all of which are already owned.
** [[Snag Ball]]s, exclusive to {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, are used for catching [[Shadow Pokémon]], all of which are already owned.
* While the Apricorn Balls and the Sport Ball exist in the coding of the [[Generation V]] games, they are completely unobtainable. If they are hacked into the Bag, they cannot be held by a Pokémon, much as in HeartGold and SoulSilver, and will not be recognized by the game as Poké Balls for in-battle use. Despite this, a Pokémon caught in one of these Poké Balls in HeartGold and SoulSilver will retain the Ball in Generation V.
* While the Apricorn Balls and the Sport Ball exist in the internal data of the [[Generation V]] games, they are completely unobtainable. If they are illegitimately obtained into the Bag, they cannot be held by a Pokémon, much as in HeartGold and SoulSilver, and will not be recognized by the game as Poké Balls for in-battle use. Despite this, a Pokémon caught in one of these Poké Balls in HeartGold and SoulSilver will retain the Ball in Generation V.
** The sprite color of the Lure Ball was altered in Pokémon Black and White, changing its base color to a light blue color as opposed to the green it had in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
** The sprite color of the Lure Ball was altered in Pokémon Black and White, changing its base color to a light blue color as opposed to the green it had in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
** The Moon Ball, while it returns in HeartGold and SoulSilver and appears in the coding of Generation V, cannot legitimately contain Pokémon in the {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Munna}} families, even though both evolve with the Moon Stone. This is due to their unavailability in the wild in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
** The Moon Ball, while it returns in HeartGold and SoulSilver and appears in the internal data of the Generation V games, cannot legitimately contain Pokémon in the {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Munna}} families, even though both evolve with the Moon Stone. This is due to their unavailability in the wild in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* The Premier Ball is the only variety of Poké Ball so far whose name approaches the character limit for item names.
* The Premier Ball is the only variety of Poké Ball so far whose name approaches the character limit for item names.
* In Generation II, after catching a Pokémon, the Poké Ball's color palette changes to that of the Pokémon that was just caught. It then changes back to normal thereafter.
* In Generation II, after catching a Pokémon, the Poké Ball's color palette changes to that of the Pokémon that was just caught. It then changes back to normal thereafter.
* Generation V introduced fewer types of Poké Balls than any other generation, only introducing one.
* Generation V introduced fewer types of Poké Balls than any other generation, only introducing one.
* The Safari Ball has a catching animation programmed into Black and White despite not being legitimately able to be used, as there is no Safari Zone.
* The Safari Ball has a catching animation programmed into Black and White despite not being legitimately able to be used, as there is no Safari Zone.
* Both the Safari Ball and {{tt|Sport Ball|Park Ball in Generation II and the anime}} appeared in the anime prior to sprites being introduced for items in the games, in [[EP035]] and [[EP161]], respectively. In these appearances, their designs were vastly different from their later-introduced in-game sprites.
* Both the Safari Ball and Generation II Park Ball appeared in the anime prior to sprites being introduced for items in the games, in [[EP035]] and [[EP161]], respectively. In these appearances, their designs were vastly different from their later-introduced in-game sprites.
* In [[Generation V]], {{m|Dive}} regained its [[Field move (main series)|field move]] status. However, since there are no wild Pokémon underwater in [[Unova]], the Dive Ball retained its new effect that boosts its catch rate while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]].
* In [[Generation V]], {{m|Dive}} regained its [[Field move (main series)|field move]] status. However, since there are no wild Pokémon underwater in [[Unova]], the Dive Ball retained its new effect that boosts its catch rate while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]].
* Due to Poké Balls being in the sunken ship in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', it seems that Poké Balls were first made at least 300 years ago.
* Due to Poké Balls being in the sunken ship in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', it seems that Poké Balls were first made at least 300 years ago.
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