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[[File:Poké Balls GL.png|thumb|250px|The 27 Poké Ball variants found in the [[core series]]]]
[[File:Poké Balls GL.png|thumb|250px|The 27 Poké Ball variants found in the [[core series]]]]
[[File:Poké Ball sketch.png|thumb|250px|right|Original concept<!-- - 背面のボタンで開閉する open / close by the button on the back-->]]
[[File:Poké Ball sketch.png|thumb|250px|right|Original concept<!-- - 背面のボタンで開閉する open / close by the button on the back-->]]
A '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[item]] that is critical to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s quest, used for {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} and storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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 {{pkmn|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]].
A '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[item]] that is critical to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s quest, used for {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} and storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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 {{pkmn|Trainer}} in Poké Balls, while more 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.
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.
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[[File:Paul Chimchar release.png|thumb|220px|[[Paul]] releasing {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}]]
[[File:Paul Chimchar release.png|thumb|220px|[[Paul]] releasing {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}]]
When a Pokémon is sent out from a Poké Ball, it will be accompanied by a distinctive sound effect and a bright light as it returns from its energy form and materialize nearby, often on the ground. This bright light has been shown to vary depending on the type of Ball in which the Pokémon is contained in the games, while it has always been shown to be white in the anime. Pokémon are recalled to their Poké Ball by holding up the Poké Ball with its button pointed at the Pokémon. A beam of red, white, or blue light will shoot from the button, converting the Pokémon back into energy and returning it to the Ball. The beam, however, has a limited range, and can be dodged by the Pokémon. If the beam hits a person, they will be stunned for a moment, but aside from that no ill effects will make themselves apparent.  
When a Pokémon is sent out from a Poké Ball, it will be accompanied by a distinctive sound effect and a bright light as it returns from its energy form and materialize nearby, often on the ground. This bright light has been shown to vary depending on the type of Ball in which the Pokémon is contained in the games, while it has always been shown to be white in the anime. Pokémon are recalled to their Poké Ball by holding up the Poké Ball with its button pointed at the Pokémon. A beam of red, white, or blue light will shoot from the button, converting the Pokémon back into energy and returning it to the Ball. The beam, however, has a limited range, and can be dodged by the Pokémon. If the beam hits a person, they will be stunned for a moment, but aside from that no ill effects will make themselves apparent.


[[Released Pokémon|Releasing]] a Pokémon from a Trainer's ownership, unlike normally sending the Pokémon out, will bathe the Pokémon in a blue glow, and the Poké Ball will no longer mark it, making it able to be caught by another Trainer's Poké Ball.
[[Released Pokémon|Releasing]] a Pokémon from a Trainer's ownership, unlike normally sending the Pokémon out, will bathe the Pokémon in a blue glow, and the Poké Ball will no longer mark it, making it able to be caught by another Trainer's Poké Ball.
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==Poké Ball accuracy==
==Poké Ball accuracy==
In some scenarios, a Poké Ball can miss the wild Pokémon completely (in contrast to breaking if the Poké Ball does not successfully capture the Pokémon):
In some scenarios, a Poké Ball can miss the wild Pokémon completely (in contrast to breaking if the Poké Ball does not successfully capture the Pokémon):
* In the [[Generation I]] games, it was possible for a ball to miss the Pokémon when the likelihood of catching the Pokémon in question was particularly low—rather than the ball throwing animation playing and the ball wiggling zero times, a message would come up stating "You missed the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>!".
* In the [[Generation I]] games, it was possible for a ball to miss the Pokémon when the likelihood of catching the Pokémon in question was particularly low—rather than the ball throwing animation playing and the ball wiggling zero times, a message would come up stating "You missed the <sc>Pokémon</sc>!".
* In the Generation I games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{OBP|ghost|literal}}s in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]] dodge any ball thrown at them before being unmasked by the [[Silph Scope]]. The [[Marowak (ghost)|Marowak ghost]] will dodge all Poké Balls even if it is unmasked.
* In the Generation I games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{OBP|ghost|literal}}s in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]] dodge any ball thrown at them before being unmasked by the [[Silph Scope]]. The [[Marowak (ghost)|Marowak ghost]] will dodge all Poké Balls even if it is unmasked.


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|catchrate=1×
|catchrate=1×
|descstad=A <sc>Ball</sc> thrown at wild Pokémon to catch them.
|descstad=A <sc>Ball</sc> thrown at wild Pokémon to catch them.
|descgsc=An item for catching <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descgsc=An item for catching <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descrse=A tool for catching wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A tool for catching wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A <sc>Ball</sc> thrown to catch a wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. It is designed in a capsule style.
|descfrlg=A <sc>Ball</sc> thrown to catch a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It is designed in a capsule style.
|desccoloxd=A tool for catching wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A tool for catching wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|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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|descsm=A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball at a Pokémon, comfortably encapsulating its target.
|descsm=A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball at a Pokémon, comfortably encapsulating its target.
|locrby={{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Pewter}}, {{ci|Cerulean}} and {{ci|Vermilion}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrby={{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Pewter}}, {{ci|Cerulean}} and {{ci|Vermilion}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc={{ci|Cherrygrove}}{{tt|*|After tutorial}}, {{ci|Violet}}, {{to|Azalea}}, [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], {{ci|Ecruteak}}, {{to|Mahogany}}{{tt|*|Before defeating Team Rocket}}, {{ci|Viridian}} and {{ci|Celadon}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc={{ci|Cherrygrove}}{{tt|*|After tutorial}}, {{ci|Violet}}, {{to|Azalea}}, [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], {{ci|Ecruteak}}, {{to|Mahogany}}{{tt|*|Before defeating Team Rocket}}, {{ci|Viridian}} and [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrse={{to|Oldale}}{{tt|*|After getting Pokédex}}, {{ci|Petalburg}}, {{ci|Rustboro}}, {{ci|Slateport}}, {{ci|Mauville}}, [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrse={{to|Oldale}}{{tt|*|After getting Pokédex}}, {{ci|Petalburg}}, {{ci|Rustboro}}, {{ci|Slateport}}, {{ci|Mauville}}, [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locfrlg={{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Pewter}}, {{ci|Cerulean}} and {{ci|Vermilion}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locfrlg={{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Pewter}}, {{ci|Cerulean}} and {{ci|Vermilion}} [[Poké Mart]]s
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|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a decent success rate.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a decent success rate.
|descrse=A good <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Ball</sc>.
|descrse=A good <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Ball</sc>.
|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>.
|descfrlg=A good, quality <sc>Ball</sc> that offers a higher <sc>Pokémon</sc> catch rate than a standard <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Ball</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A good <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Pok</sc>é <sc>Ball</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A good <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <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.
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|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a high rate of success.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> with a high rate of success.
|descrse=A better <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|descrse=A better <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|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>.
|descfrlg=A very high-grade <sc>Ball</sc> that offers a higher <sc>Pokémon</sc> catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A better <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher catch rate than a <sc>Great Ball</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A better <sc>Ball</sc> with a higher 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.
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|descsm=An ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.
|descsm=An ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.
|locrby={{ci|Fuchsia}}, [[Cinnabar Island]] and [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrby={{ci|Fuchsia}}, [[Cinnabar Island]] and [[Indigo Plateau]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]] sale{{sup/2|C}}, {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Indigo Plateau]], {{ci|Cerulean}}, {{ci|Vermilion}}, {{ci|Saffron}}, {{ci|Celadon}} and {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]] sale{{sup/2|C}}, {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Indigo Plateau]], {{ci|Cerulean}}, {{ci|Vermilion}}, {{ci|Saffron}}, [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]] and {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrse={{ci|Fortree}}, [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], {{ci|Mossdeep}}, {{ci|Sootopolis}}, {{ci|Ever Grande}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locrse={{ci|Fortree}}, [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], {{ci|Mossdeep}}, {{ci|Sootopolis}}, {{ci|Ever Grande}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locfrlg={{ci|Fuchsia}}, [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], {{OBP|Three Island|town}}, {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, {{OBP|Six Island|town}} and {{OBP|Seven Island|town}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{to|Two Island}}{{tt|*|After saving Lostelle}} stall
|locfrlg={{ci|Fuchsia}}, [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], {{OBP|Three Island|town}}, {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, {{OBP|Six Island|town}} and {{OBP|Seven Island|town}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{to|Two Island}}{{tt|*|After saving Lostelle}} stall
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|descstad=A <sc>Ball</sc> that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descstad=A <sc>Ball</sc> that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.
|descgsc=The best <sc>Ball</sc>. It never misses.
|descgsc=The best <sc>Ball</sc>. It never misses.
|descrse=The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.
|descrse=The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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.
|descfrlg=The best <sc>Ball</sc> with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> without fail.
|desccoloxd=The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.
|desccoloxd=The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pokémon</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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|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 <sc>Ball</sc> for lower-level <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for lower-level <sc>Pokémon</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.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that are a lower level than your own.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level than your own Pokémon.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level than your own Pokémon.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level than your own Pokémon.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level than your own Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Red Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Red Apricorn]])
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Red Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Red Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]]
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]]
|tcg=Level Ball (Next Destinies 89)
|tcg=Level Ball (Next Destinies 89)
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better while [[fishing]].
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better while [[fishing]].
|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×{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/5x{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a Pokémon encountered while [[fishing]]<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3×{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/5×{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a Pokémon encountered while [[fishing]]<br>1× otherwise
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> hooked by a rod.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Pokémon</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.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a Rod while out fishing.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a Rod while out fishing.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a Rod while out fishing.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a Rod while out fishing.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] (from [[Kurt]] after saving [[Slowpoke Well]]), [[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blu Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] (from [[Kurt]] after saving [[Slowpoke Well]]), [[Azalea Town]] ([[Blue Apricorn|Blu Apricorn]])
|lochgss={{tc|Fisherman}} in {{rt|32|Johto}} [[Pokémon Center]] (×2), [[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blu Apricorn}})
|lochgss={{tc|Fisherman}} in {{rt|32|Johto}} [[Pokémon Center]] (×2), [[Azalea Town]] ([[Blue Apricorn|Blu Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Blush Mountain]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
|locsm=[[Blush Mountain]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
|tcg=Lure Ball (Skyridge 128)
|tcg=Lure Ball (Skyridge 128)
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|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Ylw Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Yellow Apricorn|Ylw Apricorn]])
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Ylw Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Yellow Apricorn|Ylw Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
}}
}}
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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 <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> friendly.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pokémon</sc> friendly.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball that makes caught Pokémon more friendly.
|descxyoras=A strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.
|descxyoras=A strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.
|descsm=A strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.
|descsm=A strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Grn Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Green Apricorn|Grn Apricorn]])
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Grn Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Green Apricorn|Grn Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Malie City]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
|locsm=[[Malie City]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
|tcg=Friend Ball (Skyridge 126)
|tcg=Friend Ball (Skyridge 126)
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|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that works best when catching a Pokémon that is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that works best when catching a Pokémon that is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that works best when catching a Pokémon that is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that works best when catching a Pokémon that is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Pnk Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Pink Apricorn|Pnk Apricorn]])
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Pnk Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Pink Apricorn|Pnk Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Malie City]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
|locsm=[[Malie City]] (from [[Samson Oak]])
}}
}}
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on [[List of Pokémon by weight|heavier Pokémon]].
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on [[List of Pokémon by weight|heavier Pokémon]].
|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|225.8&nbsp;lbs.|102.4&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{tt|*|Catch rate is set to 1 if it becomes negative}}/{{tt|451.5&nbsp;lbs.|204.8&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{tt|*|Catch rate is set to 1 if it becomes negative}}/{{tt|220.46&nbsp;lbs.|100.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}{{tt|*|Catch rate is set to 0 if it becomes negative, making the catch impossible}}<br>No modifier if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|225.8&nbsp;lbs.|102.4&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|220.46&nbsp;lbs.|100.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}} and {{tt|451.5&nbsp;lbs.|204.8&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|440.92&nbsp;lbs.|200.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>+20 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|451.5&nbsp;lbs.|204.8&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/{{tt|440.92&nbsp;lbs.|200.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}} and {{tt|677.3&nbsp;lbs.|307.2&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/{{tt|661.38&nbsp;lbs.|300.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|677.3&nbsp;lbs.|307.2&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|661.38&nbsp;lbs.|300.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|677.3&nbsp;lbs.|307.2&nbsp;kg}} and {{tt|903.0&nbsp;lbs.|409.6&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>+40 if used on Pokémon weighing more than {{tt|903.0&nbsp;lbs.|409.6&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|catchrate=-20 if used on Pokémon weighing at most {{tt|225.5&nbsp;lbs.|102.3&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{tt|*|Catch rate is set to 1 if it becomes negative}}/{{tt|451.3&nbsp;lbs.|204.7&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{tt|*|Catch rate is set to 1 if it becomes negative}}/{{tt|220.2&nbsp;lbs.|99.9&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}{{tt|*|Catch rate is set to 0 if it becomes negative, making the catch impossible}}<br>No modifier if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|225.8&nbsp;lbs.|102.4&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|220.5&nbsp;lbs.|100.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}} and {{tt|451.3&nbsp;lbs.|204.7&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/{{tt|440.7&nbsp;lbs.|199.9&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>+20 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|451.5&nbsp;lbs.|204.8&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/{{tt|440.9&nbsp;lbs.|200.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}} and {{tt|677.0&nbsp;lbs.|307.1&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/{{tt|661.2&nbsp;lbs.|299.9&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing at least {{tt|661.4&nbsp;lbs.|300.0&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>+30 if used on Pokémon weighing between {{tt|677.3&nbsp;lbs.|307.2&nbsp;kg}} and {{tt|902.8&nbsp;lbs.|409.5&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>+40 if used on Pokémon weighing at least {{tt|903.0&nbsp;lbs.|409.6&nbsp;kg}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching heavy <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching heavy <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
|deschgss=A Poké Ball for catching very heavy Pokémon.
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|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that is better than usual at catching very heavy Pokémon.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that is better than usual at catching very heavy Pokémon.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that is better than usual at catching very heavy Pokémon.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that is better than usual at catching very heavy Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blk Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Black Apricorn|Blk Apricorn]])
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Blk Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] ([[Black Apricorn|Blk Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]]
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]]
|tcg=Heavy Ball (Next Destinies 88)
|tcg=Heavy Ball (Next Destinies 88)
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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 {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}}, or {{p|Tangela}}{{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}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=4× if used on {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}}, or {{p|Tangela}}{{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}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br>1× otherwise
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching fast <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descgsc=A <sc>Ball</sc> for catching fast <sc>Pokémon</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.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon which are quick to run away.
|descbwb2w2=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon which are quick to run away.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.
|descxyoras=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.
|descsm=A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Wht Apricorn}})
|locgsc=[[Azalea Town]] ([[White Apricorn|Wht Apricorn]])
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] (from [[Kurt]] after saving [[Slowpoke Well]]), [[Azalea Town]] ({{DL|Apricorn|Wht Apricorn}})
|lochgss=[[Azalea Town]] (from [[Kurt]] after saving [[Slowpoke Well]]), [[Azalea Town]] ([[White Apricorn|Wht Apricorn]])
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]]
|locsm=[[Mount Hokulani]]
|tcg=Fast Ball (Skyridge 124)
|tcg=Fast Ball (Skyridge 124)
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon that are registered in the Pokédex as caught.
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon that are registered in the Pokédex as caught.
|catchrate=3×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup>/3.5×{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a Pokémon that is registered in the player's Pokédex as caught<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup>/3.5×{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a Pokémon that is registered in the player's Pokédex as caught<br>1× otherwise
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</sc> caught before.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pokémon</sc> caught before.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> caught before.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</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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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better in battles that have lasted longer.
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better in battles that have lasted longer.
|catchrate=((number of turns passed in battle + 10) ÷ 10)×, maximum {{tt|4×|at 30 turns}}<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|IV}}</sup><br/>
|catchrate=((number of turns passed in battle + 10) ÷ 10)×, maximum {{tt|4×|at 30 turns}}<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|IV}}</sup><br/>
(1 + number of turns passed in battle * {{tt|1229/4096|approx. 0.3}})×, maximum {{tt|4×|at 10 turns}} <sup>[[Generation V|Gen V]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup><br/>(1 + 0.3 * number of turns passed in battle), maximum {{tt|4×|at 10 turns}} {{sup/7|SM}}
(1 + number of turns passed in battle * {{tt|1229/4096|approx. 0.3}})×, maximum {{tt|4×|at 10 turns}} <sup>[[Generation V|Gen V]]-{{gen|VII}}
|descrs=More effective as more turns are taken in battle.
|descrs=More effective as more turns are taken in battle.
|desce=A <sc>Ball</sc> that gains power in battles taking many turns.
|desce=A <sc>Ball</sc> that gains power in battles taking many turns.
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|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on lower-[[level]] Pokémon.
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on lower-[[level]] Pokémon.
|catchrate=((40 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|IV}}</sup><br/>((41 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×<sup>[[Generation V|Gen V]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup><br/>(8 - 0.2 * (Pokémon's level - 1))×, minimum 1×{{sup/7|SM}}
|catchrate=((40 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|IV}}</sup><br/>((41 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)×, minimum 1×<sup>[[Generation V|Gen V]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup><br/>(8 - 0.2 * (Pokémon's level - 1))×, minimum 1×{{sup/7|SM}}
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on weaker <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on weaker <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on weaker <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on weaker <sc>Pokémon</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 (this does not stack if the Pokémon is both types).
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Bug}} Pokémon (this does not stack if the Pokémon is both types).
|catchrate=3×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup>/3.5×{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a Water-type or Bug-type Pokémon<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup>/3.5×{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a Water-type or Bug-type Pokémon<br>1× otherwise
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|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>.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</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}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]].<sup>Other games</sup>
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better on Pokémon encountered [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or while {{m|Surf}}ing or [[fishing]].<sup>Other games</sup>
|catchrate=3.5× if used while [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br>3.5× if used on a water-dwelling Pokémon<sup>Other games</sup><br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3.5× if used while [[underwater]]{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br>3.5× if used on a water-dwelling Pokémon<sup>Other games</sup><br>1× otherwise
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> on the ocean floor.
|descrse=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</sc> on the ocean floor.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> deep in the sea.
|descfrlg=A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pokémon</sc> deep in the sea.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> on the ocean floor.
|desccoloxd=A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</sc> on the ocean floor.
|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 <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> more friendly.
|descrse=A cozy <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pokémon</sc> more friendly.
|descfrlg=A comfortable <sc>Ball</sc> that makes a captured wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> quickly grow friendly.
|descfrlg=A comfortable <sc>Ball</sc> that makes a captured wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> quickly grow friendly.
|desccoloxd=A cozy <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> more friendly.
|desccoloxd=A cozy <sc>Ball</sc> that makes <sc>Pokémon</sc> more 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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|sell=500
|sell=500
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better when used in [[cave]]s or at [[Time#Night 2|night]].
|effect=Allows the {{player}} to catch [[wild Pokémon]]; works better when used in [[cave]]s or at [[Time#Night 2|night]].
|catchrate=3.5× if used in a cave or at night<br>1× otherwise
|catchrate=3×{{sup/7|SM}}/3.5×<sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup> if used in a {{tt|cave|except Mirage Caves}} or at night<br>1× otherwise
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
|descdppthgss=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
|descbwb2w2=A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
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===Introduced in Generation VII===
===Introduced in Generation VII===
Much like in [[Generation V]], only one new type of Poké Ball was introduced in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]: the Beast Ball, specifically designed to catch [[Ultra Beast]]s. Other Poké Balls (except the Master Ball) will only work as well as a standard Poké Ball when used against Ultra Beasts{{fact}}. Conversely, Beast Balls are barely effective against Pokémon other than Ultra Beasts, only being 10% as effective as a regular Poké Ball. Beast Balls were apparently developed by [[Faba]], building on the work of a predecessor.
Much like in [[Generation V]], only one new type of Poké Ball was introduced in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]: the Beast Ball, specifically designed to catch [[Ultra Beast]]s. Other Poké Balls (except the Master Ball) will only work as well as a standard Poké Ball when used against [[Ultra Beast]]s{{fact}}. Conversely, Beast Balls are barely effective against Pokémon other than Ultra Beasts, only being 10% as effective as a regular Poké Ball. Beast Balls were apparently developed by [[Faba]], building on the work of a predecessor.


In addition, the Apricorn Balls are once again available in Sun and Moon, although only one of each can be obtained per game without trading.
In addition, the Apricorn Balls are once again available in Sun and Moon, although only one of each can be obtained per game without trading.
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|locsm={{rt|2|Alola}}, {{rt|8|Alola}}, {{rt|13|Alola}}, [[Aether Paradise]], [[Seafolk Village]]
|locsm={{rt|2|Alola}}, {{rt|8|Alola}}, {{rt|13|Alola}}, [[Aether Paradise]], [[Seafolk Village]]
}}
}}
==In other games==
===Pokémon GO===
Using Poké Balls in [[Pokémon GO]] is a more detailed process than in most other games. The primary factor is the player's aim. The player must press their finger on the ball, move it, and release it in order to throw the ball. The ball and Pokémon exist in a 3D environment, so if the player moves their finger too far or too quickly, the ball can go past the Pokémon, or the ball can fall short or go to either side if the player otherwise misjudges.
So long as a thrown ball hits a Pokémon's model, the game will attempt to capture it, in much the same random process influenced by the ball type (Poké Ball, Great Ball, or Ultra Ball) as in the core games. A shrinking colored circle over the Pokémon indicates how easy the Pokémon will be to catch (given the type of ball currently being used), with green being easiest and red being hardest; usually this corresponds to the Pokémon's {{DL|Statistic|CP}} (higher being harder). Hitting the Pokémon is complicated by the Pokémon's actions, however. Pokémon may randomly jump or move around the area, potentially making a throw miss, or they may make an attack that temporarily makes them invulnerable to capture.
Two factors can also improve the chances of catching a Pokémon based on the player's technique. One is aiming for the shrinking colored circle over the Pokémon. If the player's throw lands inside this circle, they will get a bonus depending on how small the circle was (a "nice throw" when at its widest, a "great throw" if somewhat smaller, and an "excellent throw" when at its smallest sizes). When the circle shrinks to nothing, it resets to its widest and continues to shrink again. The other factor is throwing a curve ball. If the player spins the ball while holding it, it will temporarily retain that spin and can curve left or right when thrown (depending on the direction it was spun).
Using Berries can also help the player catch a Pokémon. The player can select a Berry (if they have any) with the button in the lower-left corner of the screen. Only one Berry can be used at a time and if the Pokémon breaks out of a thrown ball, the Berry's effect will disappear. A [[Razz Berry]] will improve the chances of the Pokémon being caught (which may be reflected in the color of the shrinking circle); a Golden Razz Berry will increase the chances by a greater amount. A [[Nanab Berry]] will cause the Pokémon to move and attack less, making it easier to hit. A [[Pinap Berry]] will double the amount of of [[Candy]] the player receives if it is caught.
Additionally, [[medal]]s can improve the player's chances to catch Pokémon of a specific [[type]]. If a Pokémon has two types, the bonus of both applicable medals is averaged.
When the player catches a Pokémon, they earn [[Trainer level|XP]], [[Candy]], and [[Stardust]].
Three types of Poké Balls are primarily available in Pokémon GO: regular Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls. They can be found by searching [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s or as rewards for [[Trainer level|leveling up]]. Regular Poké Balls are available immediately from level 1, while Great Balls become available starting at level 12 and Ultra Balls at level 20. Regular Poké Balls can also be bought with [[PokéCoin]]s at the {{DL|PokéCoin|Shop}}; all three types of balls have also been available in limited-time Box deals.
Premier Balls are also available in Pokémon GO exclusively for use in catching [[Raid Battle|Raid Bosses]]; Raid Bosses can only be caught with Premier Balls and if the player runs out, the Raid Boss will flee. A number of Premier Balls are awarded to the player after a Raid Battle based on how well they battled. Even if the player does not use some of their Premier Balls, they will not retain any when they fight the next Raid Boss.
Master Balls are also coded into Pokémon GO, but they have never been made available.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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The first proper appearance of the Great, Ultra, Net, Nest, Dusk, Dive, Repeat, Premier, and Heal Balls was in ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', where these balls were seen being manufactured at the [[Poké Ball Factory]], in addition to normal Poké Balls, Luxury Balls, and Safari Balls, although the last one was not shown. Although [[James]] did mention a Quick Ball in the Japanese version, one was never shown in the episode (a fact that was picked up by the [[dub]], which removed the Quick Ball reference). {{TRT}} tried to steal many of these Poké Balls, but were foiled by Ash and his friends.
The first proper appearance of the Great, Ultra, Net, Nest, Dusk, Dive, Repeat, Premier, and Heal Balls was in ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', where these balls were seen being manufactured at the [[Poké Ball Factory]], in addition to normal Poké Balls, Luxury Balls, and Safari Balls, although the last one was not shown. Although [[James]] did mention a Quick Ball in the Japanese version, one was never shown in the episode (a fact that was picked up by the [[dub]], which removed the Quick Ball reference). {{TRT}} tried to steal many of these Poké Balls, but were foiled by Ash and his friends.


[[Gladion]] keeps his {{p|Lycanroc}} in an Ultra Ball, as shown in [[SM027]].
[[Gladion]] keeps his {{p|Lycanroc}} in an Ultra Ball, as shown in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', and his {{p|Type: Null}} in a Premier Ball, as shown in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]''.


[[File:Dawn Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|240px|{{an|Dawn}}'s Poké Balls with Ball Capsules and Seals]]
[[File:Dawn Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|240px|{{an|Dawn}}'s Poké Balls with Ball Capsules and Seals]]
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File:Ultra Ball anime.png|Ultra Balls
File:Ultra Ball anime.png|Ultra Balls
File:Heal Ball anime.png|A Heal Ball
File:Heal Ball anime.png|A Heal Ball
File:Premier Ball anime.png|A Premier Ball
</gallery>
</gallery>


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* [[Molly Hale]], whose imagination caused the power of the {{mov|Unown|Unown|3}} to change the world around them, was able to use strange, crystalline Poké Balls when she challenged {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. The Pokémon sent from these appeared normally, but dissolved into crystal, rather than being recalled. These crystal Poké Balls only appeared when used by her imagined older selves, and do not appear to actually exist.
* [[Molly Hale]], whose imagination caused the power of the {{mov|Unown|Unown|3}} to change the world around them, was able to use strange, crystalline Poké Balls when she challenged {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. The Pokémon sent from these appeared normally, but dissolved into crystal, rather than being recalled. These crystal Poké Balls only appeared when used by her imagined older selves, and do not appear to actually exist.
* A special variant of Poké Ball, the Lake Ball, was used during the [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking Catching Competition]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''; this is viewed by many to be similar to the Sport Ball used in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. They appear as blue and white Poké Balls, with a fish pattern around the edge, and a yellow arrow on the top and bottom of the ball. They don't shake after capture, implying an automatic catch.
* A special variant of Poké Ball, the Lake Ball, was used during the [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking Catching Competition]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''; this is viewed by many to be similar to the Sport Ball used in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. They appear as blue and white Poké Balls, with a fish pattern around the edge, and a yellow arrow on the top and bottom of the ball. They don't shake after capture, implying an automatic catch.
* Older Poké Balls have also appeared in the anime, specifically the one carried by [[Sam|Sammy]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', which was colored differently, and it had a knob that needed to be twisted before the Pokémon inside could be sent out. While it is unknown how these types were manufactured, it is likely that they were made by hand using Apricorns, prior to the standardization and mass production of modern-day Poké Balls.
* Older Poké Balls have also appeared in the anime, specifically the one carried by [[Sam]]my in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', which was colored differently, and it had a knob that needed to be twisted before the Pokémon inside could be sent out. While it is unknown how these types were manufactured, it is likely that they were made by hand using Apricorns, prior to the standardization and mass production of modern-day Poké Balls.
* The [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], an agent of [[Team Rocket]], used special [[Dark Ball]]s that corrupted Pokémon caught inside them and made them into mindless servants of the Trainer, as well as raising their power significantly. Multiple Pokémon were caught in these Poké Balls, including the {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} and a powerful {{p|Tyranitar}}. They seem capable of catching any Pokémon without fail.
* The [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], an agent of [[Team Rocket]], used special [[Dark Ball]]s that corrupted Pokémon caught inside them and made them into mindless servants of the Trainer, as well as raising their power significantly. Multiple Pokémon were caught in these Poké Balls, including the {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|4}} and a powerful {{p|Tyranitar}}. They seem capable of catching any Pokémon without fail.
* As in the games, the [[GS Ball]] appeared in the anime, and was the primary motivation for Ash's trip to the [[Orange Archipelago]], where he would compete in his second Pokémon League. It also served as the catalyst for his journey to [[Johto]], as he needed to deliver the ball to [[Kurt]]. Former director [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] revealed that a shelved storyline, that would have concluded the GS Ball's arc, involved a {{p|Celebi}} that would have traveled with Ash and his friends through at least part of Johto. The storyline was viewed as redundant after the decision was made to introduce Celebi in the fourth movie instead.
* As in the games, the [[GS Ball]] appeared in the anime, and was the primary motivation for Ash's trip to the [[Orange Archipelago]], where he would compete in his second Pokémon League. It also served as the catalyst for his journey to [[Johto]], as he needed to deliver the ball to [[Kurt]]. Former director [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] revealed that a shelved storyline, that would have concluded the GS Ball's arc, involved a {{p|Celebi}} that would have traveled with Ash and his friends through at least part of Johto. The storyline was viewed as redundant after the decision was made to introduce Celebi in the fourth movie instead.
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** For ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「ゲットだぜ　なげかたいろいろ　モンスターボール」 ''"I caught a Pokémon! {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}} can be thrown in all sorts of ways."''
** For ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「ゲットだぜ　なげかたいろいろ　モンスターボール」 ''"I caught a Pokémon! {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}} can be thrown in all sorts of ways."''
** For ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「あっポケモン　モンスターボール　わすれずに」 ''"Oh, a Pokémon; don't forget to bring your {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}}."''
** For ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「あっポケモン　モンスターボール　わすれずに」 ''"Oh, a Pokémon; don't forget to bring your {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}}."''
* While most Pokémon species can be caught by any Poké Ball, due to Pokémon distribution, only the {{p|Scyther}} family and {{p|Pinsir}} can legitimately be obtained in all of the 27 in-game Poké Ball variants.
* Only the {{p|Scyther}} family and {{p|Pinsir}} can legitimately be obtained in all of the 27 in-game Poké Ball variants.
* 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.
* In Generation II, the Park Ball's name is written as one word on the in-battle menu during the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], where it takes the place of the Pack command. However, when the ball is used, its name is formatted properly.
* In Generation II, the Park Ball's name is written as one word on the in-battle menu during the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], where it takes the place of the Pack command. However, when the ball is used, its name is formatted properly.
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* Starting in [[Generation III]], all Poké Ball types have a special effect that appears whenever the ball is opened. These special effects also can be seen in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. In [[Generation IV]], customizable special effects are available through [[Seal]]s.
* Starting in [[Generation III]], all Poké Ball types have a special effect that appears whenever the ball is opened. These special effects also can be seen in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. In [[Generation IV]], customizable special effects are available through [[Seal]]s.
* Although the Hyper Ball was renamed the Ultra Ball in the English versions of the games, its design still incorporates a stylized H on the top half.
* Although the Hyper Ball was renamed the Ultra Ball in the English versions of the games, its design still incorporates a stylized H on the top half.
* In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], the Great Ball is twice as effective as the Poké Ball
* In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], the Great Ball is twice as effective as the Poké Ball.
*In Generation VII, a Heavy Ball will always fail to catch a Pokémon whose weight is less than {{tt|220.46lbs|100.0kg}} and whose catch rate is less than or equal to 20. This is because the game will set the catch rate to 0 when the catch rate becomes negative due to the -20 modifier that is applied.
* In Generation VII, a Heavy Ball will always fail to catch a Pokémon whose weight is less than {{tt|220.46&nbsp;lbs|100.0&nbsp;kg}} and whose catch rate is less than or equal to 20. This is because the game will set the catch rate to 0 when the catch rate becomes negative due to the -20 modifier that is applied. The only catchable Pokémon in Generation VII that this affects are {{p|Beldum}} and the [[guardian deities]].
**So far the only catchable Pokémon in Generation VII that this affects are {{p|Beldum}} and the [[guardian deities]].
* The [[Pokémon Global Link|Global Link]] artwork for the Sport Ball has the letter S on the top dome instead of an image of a Poké Ball.
***This does not affect captures in Generation II or IV as the catch rate is set to 1 if it becomes negative{{tt|*|The catch rate is not set to 1 if it is 0, but there are no circumstances when the catch rate would be 0 when using the Heavy Ball as there is no Pokémon with a catch rate of 20}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
''Master Ball''
{{main|Master Ball#In other languages|Master Ball → In other languages}}
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|ko=몬스터볼 ''Monster Ball''
|ko=몬스터볼 ''Monster Ball''
|pl=Pokéball
|pl=Pokéball
|pt_br=Poké Bola {{tt|*|games, anime, TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver-Unleashed, Sun & Moon-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}}<br>Poké Ball {{tt|*|TCG (Black & White-Generations), Adventures}}<br>Pokébola {{tt|*|early anime, The Electric Tale of Pikachu}}
|pt_br=Poké Bola {{tt|*|games, anime, TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver-Unleashed, Sun & Moon-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}}<br>Poké Ball {{tt|*|TCG (Black & White-Generations), Adventures}}<br>Pokébola {{tt|*|early anime, The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Pokémon Club}}
|pt_eu=Pokébola
|pt_eu=Pokébola
|ro=Poké-minge
|ro=Poké-minge
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{{langtable|color={{grass color light}}|bordercolor={{grass color}}
{{langtable|color={{grass color light}}|bordercolor={{grass color}}
|ja=サファリボール ''Safari Ball''
|ja=サファリボール ''Safari Ball''
|zh_yue=狩獵球 ''{{tt|Sáulihp Kàuh|Hunting Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=狩獵球 / 狩猎球 ''{{tt|Shòuliè Qiú|Hunting Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>原野區寶貝球 ''{{tt|Yuányěqū Bǎobèi Qiú|Safari Zone Poké Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Anime, manga (Taiwan)}}<br>野生原野精灵球 ''{{tt|Yěshēng Yuányě Jīnglíng Qiú|Safari Poké Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures volume 21 (mainland China)}}<br>野生原野寶貝球 ''{{tt|Yěshēng Yuányě Bǎobèi Qiú|Safari Poké Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures volume 21 (Taiwan)}}<br>丛林球 ''{{tt|Cónglín Qiú|Jungle Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Anime (mainland China)}}
|fi=Safaripallo
|fi=Safaripallo
|fr=Safari Ball
|fr=Safari Ball
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|es_la=Bola Niveladora
|es_la=Bola Niveladora
|es_eu=Nivel Ball
|es_eu=Nivel Ball
|tr=Seviye Topu
|vi=Bóng Level
|vi=Bóng Level
}}
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|de=Freundesball
|de=Freundesball
|it=Friend Ball
|it=Friend Ball
|ko=프랜드볼 ''Friend''
|ko=프랜드볼 ''Friend Ball''
|es_la=Bola Amigo
|es_la=Bola Amigo
|es_eu=Amigo Ball
|es_eu=Amigo Ball
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{{langtable|color={{bug color light}}|bordercolor={{bug color}}
{{langtable|color={{bug color light}}|bordercolor={{bug color}}
|ja=コンペボール ''{{tt|Compe|Competition}} Ball''
|ja=コンペボール ''{{tt|Compe|Competition}} Ball''
|zh_yue=競賽球 ''{{tt|Gihngchoi Kàuh|Competition Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=競賽球 / 竞赛球 ''{{tt|Jìngsài Qiú|Competition Ball}}''
|fr=Compét'Ball
|fr=Compét'Ball
|de=Turnierball
|de=Turnierball
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|de=Wiederball
|de=Wiederball
|it=Bis Ball
|it=Bis Ball
|ko={{tt|리피드볼|Misspelling, should be 리피트 (Repeat Ball)}} ''Repeat Ball''
|ko={{tt|리피드볼|Misspelling, should be 리피트볼 (Repeat Ball)}} ''Repeat Ball''
|pt_br=Bola de Repetição
|pt_br=Bola de Repetição
|pt_eu=Repeat bola
|pt_eu=Repeat bola
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|zh_yue=豪華球 ''{{tt|Hòuhwàh Kàuh|Luxury Ball}}''
|zh_yue=豪華球 ''{{tt|Hòuhwàh Kàuh|Luxury Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=豪華球 / 豪华球 ''{{tt|Háohuá Qiú|Luxury Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=豪華球 / 豪华球 ''{{tt|Háohuá Qiú|Luxury Ball}}''
|da=Luxury Ball
|nl=Weerdeball
|fi=Luksuspallo
|fi=Luksuspallo
|fr=Luxe Ball
|fr=Luxe Ball
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|it=Chich Ball
|it=Chich Ball
|ko=럭셔리볼 ''Luxury Ball''
|ko=럭셔리볼 ''Luxury Ball''
|no=Luxury Ball
|pl=Luksball
|pl=Luksball
|pt_br=Bola de Luxo
|pt_br=Bola de Luxo<br>Bola Luxo{{tt|*|SM004}}
|pt_eu=Bola Luxo
|pt_eu=Bola Luxo
|ru=Шик-Болл ''Shig-Boll''
|es_la=Lujo Bola ([[XY079]])<br/>Bola de Lujo ([[SM003]])
|es_la=Lujo Bola ([[XY079]])<br/>Bola de Lujo ([[SM003]])
|es_eu=Lujo Ball
|es_eu=Lujo Ball
|tr=Lüks Top
|vi=Bóng Luxury
|vi=Bóng Luxury
|sv=Luxury Ball
}}
}}
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|ko=퀵볼 ''Quick Ball''
|ko=퀵볼 ''Quick Ball''
|pt_br=Poké Bola Rápida
|pt_br=Poké Bola Rápida
|ru=Быстрый шар ''Bystryy shar''
|es=Veloz Ball
|es=Veloz Ball
|tr=Hızlı Top
|tr=Hızlı Top
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|it=Pregio Ball
|it=Pregio Ball
|ko=프레셔스볼 ''Precious Ball''
|ko=프레셔스볼 ''Precious Ball''
|ru=Охраняющий Шар ''Okhranyayushchit Shar''
|ru=Драго-Болл ''Drago-Boll''{{tt|*|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon website}}<br>Охраняющий Шар ''Okhranyayushchit Shar''{{tt|*|Sun and Moon website}}
|es=Gloria Ball
|es=Gloria Ball
}}
}}
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{{langtable|color={{hoenn color light}}|bordercolor={{hoenn color}}
{{langtable|color={{hoenn color light}}|bordercolor={{hoenn color}}
|ja=パークボール ''Park Ball''
|ja=パークボール ''Park Ball''
|zh_yue=公園球 ''{{tt|Gūngyún Kàuh|Park Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=公園球 / 公园球 ''{{tt|Gōngyuán Qiú|Park Ball}}''
|fr=Parc Ball
|fr=Parc Ball
|de=Parkball
|de=Parkball
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|ko=파크볼 ''Park Ball''
|ko=파크볼 ''Park Ball''
|es=Parque Ball
|es=Parque Ball
|tr=Park Topu
|vi=Bóng Park
|vi=Bóng Park
}}
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{{langtable|color={{dream color light}}|bordercolor={{dream color}}
{{langtable|color={{dream color light}}|bordercolor={{dream color}}
|ja=ドリームボール ''Dream Ball''
|ja=ドリームボール ''Dream Ball''
|zh_yue=夢境球 ''{{tt|Muhnggíng Kàuh|Dream Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=夢境球 / 梦境球 ''{{tt|Mèngjìng Qiú|Dream Ball}}''
|fr=Rêve Ball
|fr=Rêve Ball
|de=Traumball
|de=Traumball
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|}
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''Master Ball''
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[[zh:精灵球]]
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