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===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}<br>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|{{PDollar}}200|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}<br>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|{{PDollar}}200|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|{{PDollar}}100|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|{{PDollar}}100|{{PDollar}}50}}
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> thrown to catch a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It is designed in a capsule style.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> thrown to catch a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It is designed in a capsule style.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A device for catching wild Pokémon. It is thrown like a ball at the target. It is designed as a capsule system.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A device for catching wild Pokémon. It is thrown like a ball at the target. It is designed as a capsule system.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball at a Pokémon, comfortably encapsulating its target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball at a Pokémon, comfortably encapsulating its target.}}
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
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|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}
| {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}
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===NPC usage===
===NPC usage===
In the core series games prior to [[Generation VII]], as well as in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], all NPC Trainers keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls. The same also applies to the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Pokémon Stadium games]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].
In the core series games prior to [[Generation VII]], as well as in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], all NPC Trainers keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls.


====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
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[[Hop]], [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]], [[Klara]], [[Avery]], and all the NPC Trainers at the {{gal|Battle Tower}} keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls.
[[Hop]], [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]], [[Klara]], [[Avery]], and all the NPC Trainers at the {{gal|Battle Tower}} keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls.


In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the following Trainer classes keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls:
The following Trainer classes keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls:


* {{tc|Backpacker}}
* {{tc|Backpacker}}
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====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], all Trainers except for those that are considered "strong" (denoted by a yellow background on their overworld text bubble), the [[Team Star]] Bosses, [[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}, [[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, [[Crispin]], [[Amarys]], and [[Lacey]] keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls.
All Trainers except for those that are considered "strong" (denoted by a yellow background on their overworld text bubble), the [[Team Star]] Bosses, [[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}, [[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, [[Crispin]], [[Amarys]], and [[Lacey]] keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls.


=== Cameo appearances ===
==In the side series games==
All NPC Trainers in [[Pokémon Stadium series|Pokémon Stadium games]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] keep their Pokémon in standard Poké Balls.


==== Pokémon Stadium 2 ====
===Pokémon Stadium 2===
In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Poké Balls appear in the mini-game [[Furret (Pokémon)|Furret]]'s Frolic. They are worth one point each.
In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Poké Balls appear in the mini-game [[Furret (Pokémon)|Furret]]'s Frolic. They are worth one point each.
===Gallery===
 
====Artwork====
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Image}}
Whenever the player defeats an uncaught Pokémon, they get a chance to catch that Pokémon with a regular Poké Ball provided automatically.
 
===Pokémon GO===
[[File:GO Poké Ball.png|thumb|200px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon GO]]
Poké Balls can be used during wild Pokémon encounters to attempt to capture a wild Pokémon with a {{OBP|catch rate|GO}} modifier of 1×.
 
====Description====
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|GO}}|A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball, comfortably encapsulating its target.}}
|}
|}
 
====Acquisition====
The player starts the game with 50 Poké Balls and is awarded additional Poké Balls when they [[Trainer level|level up]] to any level from 2 to 11.
 
Poké Balls can also be repeatably obtained by:
* Spinning [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
* [[Field Research]]
* [[Special Research]]
* Opening a [[Gift]]
* [[Timed Research]]
 
In addition, the player can purchase Poké Balls with [[PokéCoin]]s in the Shop at the following rates:
* 20 for {{PCoin}}100
* 100 for {{PCoin}}460
* 200 for {{PCoin}}800
 
Finally, Poké Balls can be included in limited-time Box deals.
 
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there are no Poké Balls. However, the {{OBP|Poké Ball|Jungle 64}} card is available in both games.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:TCG1 A42 Poké Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:TCG2 C59 Poké Ball.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| {{color2|000|Poké Ball (Jungle 64)|Poké Ball}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|GB1}})
| {{color2|000|Poké Ball (Jungle 64)|Poké Ball}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|GB2}})
|}
 
===Pokémon Pinball series===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], the Poké Ball is the normal ball used in Pinball games since the beginning of the game. It has no bonus multiplier, but it can be upgraded into other types of Poké Ball that multiply bonus points.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:Pinball Poké Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:Pinball RS Poké Ball.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Sprite from<br/>{{color2|000|Pokémon Pinball|Pinball}}
| Sprite from<br/>{{color2|000|Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}
|}
 
===Pokémon Tetris===
In [[Pokémon Tetris]], when the player clears four lines with the same Tetris piece, a Poké Ball quickly catches the Pokémon currently displayed at the right side of the screen. Additionally, a Poké Ball serves as the cursor in the [[Pokédex]], which the player can use to point at any listed Pokémon.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:100px; height:70px" | [[File:Tetris catch.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:100px; height:70px" | [[File:Pokédex Mini.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Catching a Pokémon
| Pokédex
|}
 
===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Poké Ball SSBB.png|thumb|200px|Render from Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
In the {{sbw|Super Smash Bros. series}}, Poké Balls mainly appear as items which a character can pick up and throw to release a random Pokémon. Most Pokémon will perform a direct attack against the characters on the stage, but some may have other effects. Like many other items, the Poké Balls also do damage simply by hitting other characters.
 
The Poké Ball also features in a couple of other ways in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Brawl, in [[The Subspace Emissary]], {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} is shown to push the button on the Poké Ball to send out his Pokémon, a mechanic that has not been shown in the anime.
 
====Trophy information====
=====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=====
''These balls are used to catch and contain wild Pokémon. Most Pokémon must be weakened in some way before they can be caught, but once they're inside a Poké Ball, they enjoy their new home, since Poké Balls contain an environment specially designed for Pokémon comfort. [[Master Ball]]s are the strongest type.''
 
=====[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]=====
''"An item used for capturing Pokémon and calling them out into battle. Pokémon live in these items which despite appearances, actually contain a wide, comfortable Pokémon-friendly world inside them. In Super Smash Bros., Pokémon give temporary support to who calls them out. You never know which you will get, but some are devastatingly powerful."''
 
=====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=====
[[File:Poké Ball SSB4.png|thumb|240px|The Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
'''NA''': ''An item used to call out different Pokémon. Which Pokémon emerges is a mystery, but it will aid whoever threw the Poké Ball. Some of the Pokémon contained inside are extremely powerful and will really intensify the battle. It's definitely worth beating your opponents to these!''
 
'''PAL''': ''A ball holding one of any number of Pokémon just waiting to burst out and help you in battle. Which kind will it be? Well, that's a surprise, but whichever one it is, it'll definitely up the intensity of the battle! If you see one, make sure you're the one to grab it!''
 
==={{g|UNITE}}===
In {{g|UNITE}}, Trainers use Poké Balls to send out their Pokémon at their team's base, after they have been [[fainted|knocked out]] in battle. In [[Mer Stadium]]'s Catch 'Em Battles, after a [[caught Pokémon]] leaves play through either being [[fainting|knocked out]] or having its timer elapse, the Trainer's original Pokémon is sent back into battle at the same position as the caught Pokémon from its Poké Ball.
 
During the game's tutorial, a {{UNITE|Pikachu}} from the [[Aeos Research Institute]] is sent out from a Poké Ball twice. This happens before Tutorial (Basics 1) and Tutorial (Basics 2).
{{-}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color}}"
|-
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====Sprites====
===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
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|}


====Models====
===Models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|-
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Poké Ball VIII.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Poké Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium series mini-games|Furret Frolic}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium series mini-games|Furret Frolic}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
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|}


====Game icons====
===Game icons===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size:80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
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| {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:X icon.png]][[File:Pokemon Y 3DS icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:X icon.png]][[File:Y icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Omega Ruby icon.png]][[File:Alpha Sapphire icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Omega Ruby icon.png]][[File:Alpha Sapphire icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:ORAS Demo icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:ORAS Demo icon.png]]
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| {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}
|}
|}
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Image}}
Whenever the player defeats an uncaught Pokémon, they get a chance to catch that Pokémon with a regular Poké Ball provided automatically.
===Pokémon GO===
[[File:GO Poké Ball.png|thumb|200px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon GO]]
Poké Balls can be used during wild Pokémon encounters to attempt to capture a wild Pokémon with a {{OBP|catch rate|GO}} modifier of 1×.
====Description====
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|GO}}|A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball, comfortably encapsulating its target.}}
|}
|}
====Acquisition====
The player starts the game with 50 Poké Balls and is awarded additional Poké Balls when they [[Trainer level|level up]] to any level from 2 to 11.
Poké Balls can also be repeatably obtained by:
* Spinning [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
* [[Field Research]]
* [[Special Research]]
* Opening a [[Gift]]
* [[Timed Research]]
In addition, the player can purchase Poké Balls with [[PokéCoin]]s in the Shop at the following rates:
* 20 for {{PCoin}}100
* 100 for {{PCoin}}460
* 200 for {{PCoin}}800
Finally, Poké Balls can be included in limited-time Box deals.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game|video game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there are no Poké Balls. However, the {{OBP|Poké Ball|Jungle 64}} card is available in both games.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:TCG1 A42 Poké Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:TCG2 C59 Poké Ball.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| {{color2|000|Poké Ball (Jungle 64)|Poké Ball}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|GB1}})
| {{color2|000|Poké Ball (Jungle 64)|Poké Ball}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|GB2}})
|}
===Pokémon Pinball series===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], the Poké Ball is the normal ball used in Pinball games since the beginning of the game. It has no bonus multiplier, but it can be upgraded into other types of Poké Ball that multiply bonus points.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:Pinball Poké Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:Pinball RS Poké Ball.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Sprite from<br/>{{color2|000|Pokémon Pinball|Pinball}}
| Sprite from<br/>{{color2|000|Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}
|}
===Pokémon Tetris===
In [[Pokémon Tetris]], when the player clears four lines with the same Tetris piece, a Poké Ball quickly catches the Pokémon currently displayed at the right side of the screen. Additionally, a Poké Ball serves as the cursor in the [[Pokédex]], which the player can use to point at any listed Pokémon.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:100px; height:70px" | [[File:Tetris catch.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:100px; height:70px" | [[File:Pokédex Mini.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Catching a Pokémon
| Pokédex
|}
===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Poké Ball SSBB.png|thumb|200px|Render from Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
In the {{sbw|Super Smash Bros. series}}, Poké Balls mainly appear as items which a character can pick up and throw to release a random Pokémon. Most Pokémon will perform a direct attack against the characters on the stage, but some may have other effects. Like many other items, the Poké Balls also do damage simply by hitting other characters.
The Poké Ball also features in a couple of other ways in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Brawl, in [[The Subspace Emissary]], {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} is shown to push the button on the Poké Ball to send out his Pokémon, a mechanic that has not been shown in the anime.
====Trophy information====
=====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]=====
''These balls are used to catch and contain wild Pokémon. Most Pokémon must be weakened in some way before they can be caught, but once they're inside a Poké Ball, they enjoy their new home, since Poké Balls contain an environment specially designed for Pokémon comfort. [[Master Ball]]s are the strongest type.''
=====[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]=====
''"An item used for capturing Pokémon and calling them out into battle. Pokémon live in these items which despite appearances, actually contain a wide, comfortable Pokémon-friendly world inside them. In Super Smash Bros., Pokémon give temporary support to who calls them out. You never know which you will get, but some are devastatingly powerful."''
=====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=====
[[File:Poké Ball SSB4.png|thumb|240px|The Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
'''NA''': ''An item used to call out different Pokémon. Which Pokémon emerges is a mystery, but it will aid whoever threw the Poké Ball. Some of the Pokémon contained inside are extremely powerful and will really intensify the battle. It's definitely worth beating your opponents to these!''
'''PAL''': ''A ball holding one of any number of Pokémon just waiting to burst out and help you in battle. Which kind will it be? Well, that's a surprise, but whichever one it is, it'll definitely up the intensity of the battle! If you see one, make sure you're the one to grab it!''
==={{g|UNITE}}===
In {{g|UNITE}}, Trainers use Poké Balls to send out their Pokémon at their team's base, after they have been [[fainted|knocked out]] in battle. In [[Mer Stadium]]'s Catch 'Em Battles, after a [[caught Pokémon]] leaves play through either being knocked out or having its timer elapse, the Trainer's original Pokémon is sent back into battle at the same position as the caught Pokémon from its Poké Ball.
{{-}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Poké Ball success.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
===Main series===
In the anime, the basic Poké Ball is the most commonly used of all varieties, with other varieties rarely being used at all, especially prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. The vast majority of Pokémon are shown to be stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls are usually exclusively standard Poké Balls. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], the most prominent Pokémon in the anime who spends all of his time [[walking Pokémon|outside with Ash]], has a plain Poké Ball that differs from others only by the small yellow lightning bolt symbol on it, as seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. This could be due to the {{pkmn|games}} not keeping a track of the Poké Ball that a Pokémon was {{pkmn2|caught}} in prior to [[Generation III]], making the anime not showing Pokémon in non-standard Poké Balls concordant with the games.
In the anime, the basic Poké Ball is the most commonly used of all varieties, with other varieties rarely being used at all, especially prior to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. The vast majority of Pokémon are shown to be stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls are usually exclusively standard Poké Balls. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], the most prominent Pokémon in the anime who spends all of his time [[walking Pokémon|outside with Ash]], has a plain Poké Ball that differs from others only by the small yellow lightning bolt symbol on it, as seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. This could be due to the {{pkmn|games}} not keeping a track of the Poké Ball that a Pokémon was {{pkmn2|caught}} in prior to [[Generation III]], making the anime not showing Pokémon in non-standard Poké Balls concordant with the games.
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===Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Generations===
Poké Balls were seen several times throughout [[Pokémon Generations]]. They first appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where {{ga|Red}} caught a {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} with one.
Poké Balls were seen several times throughout [[Pokémon Generations]]. They first appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where {{ga|Red}} caught a {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} with one.


===Pokémon Evolutions===
===Pokémon Evolutions===
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|zh_yue=精靈球 ''{{tt|Jīnglìhng Kàuh|Monster Ball}}''
|zh_yue=精靈球 ''{{tt|Jīnglìhng Kàuh|Monster Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=精靈球 / 精灵球 ''{{tt|Jīnglíng Qiú|Monster Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Mainland China (1998 - 2005, 2011 - present)}}<br>寶貝球 / 宝贝球 ''{{tt|Bǎobèi Qiú|Creatures Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan and Mainland China (2005 - 2011)}}
|zh_cmn=精靈球 / 精灵球 ''{{tt|Jīnglíng Qiú|Monster Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Mainland China (1998 - 2005, 2011 - present)}}<br>寶貝球 / 宝贝球 ''{{tt|Bǎobèi Qiú|Creatures Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan and Mainland China (2005 - 2011)}}
|cs=Pokébal
|da=Pokéball
|da=Pokéball
|fi=Poképallo
|fi=Poképallo
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