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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}500}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}250}}
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=====Generation VIII=====
=====Generation VIII=====
If used at [[Newmoon Island]] or during the [[Darkest Day]], the Dusk Ball has a 3× modifier, even if the time is set to the day.  
If used during the [[Darkest Day]] or at [[Newmoon Island]], the Dusk Ball has a 3× modifier, even during the day.


====Held item====
====Held item====
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{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night or in dark places, such as caves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night or in dark places, such as caves.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Striaton City]]
| [[Striaton City]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "More men or more women?" survey)
| {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Opelucid}}, and {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Opelucid}}, and {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
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|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Mistralton Cave]], [[Striaton City]], [[Twist Mountain]]{{sup/s|Sp}}{{sup/s|Su}}{{sup/s|A}}
| [[Mistralton Cave]], [[Striaton City]], [[Twist Mountain]]{{sup/s|Sp}}{{sup/s|Su}}{{sup/s|A}}<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "More men or more women?" survey)
| {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{to|Lentimas}}, {{ci|Opelucid}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, and {{ci|Icirrus}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{to|Lentimas}}, {{ci|Opelucid}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, and {{ci|Icirrus}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
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| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
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| {{dwa|Icy Cave}}
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|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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| {{to|Fallarbor}} [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a rematch with {{tc|Delinquent}} Sharlene or {{tc|Street Thug}} Gomez)
| {{to|Fallarbor}} [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Delinquent}} Sharlene or {{tc|Street Thug}} Gomez)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|  
|  
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| Southern [[Hammerlocke]] [[Poké Mart]]<br>All [[Watt Trader]]s (50 {{Watt}})<br>[[Wyndon Stadium]]
| Southern [[Hammerlocke]] [[Poké Mart]]<br>All [[Wild Area]] [[Watt Trader]]s (50 {{Watt}})<br>[[Wyndon Stadium]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|  
|  
| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Black Apricorn]])
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern]])<br>[[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Black Apricorn]])
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
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| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Tunnel to the Top]], [[Roaring-Sea Caves]], [[Lakeside Cave]])
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| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
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| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Inlet Grotto]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Six)]], [[West Province (Area One)]]<br>Reward for catching 140 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
| [[Inlet Grotto]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Six)]], [[West Province (Area One)]]<br>Reward for registering 140 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] (×10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 7 [[Gym Badge]]s), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 7 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
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| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Wistful Fields]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 7 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
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| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Chargestone Cavern]]
| [[Vending machine]]s ([[Terarium]])<br>[[Item Printer]] (Poké Ball Lotto)
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====Distribution====
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| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|Variety Ball Sets}}
| Japan
| November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set}}
| Japanese
| April 13 to October 2, 2023
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===Cameo appearances===
===NPC usage===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], {{tc|Punk Guy}}s and {{tc|Punk Girl}}s keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
{{tc|Punk Guy}}s and {{tc|Punk Girl}}s keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.


====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the following {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls:
[[Marnie]], [[Allister]], and [[Piers]] keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
 
The following {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls:


* {{tc|Model}}
* {{tc|Model}}
* {{tc|Rail Staff}}
* {{tc|Rail Staff}}
* {{tc|Gym Trainer}} ([[Stow-on-Side Stadium|Stow-on-Side]]){{sup/8|Sh}}
* {{tc|Gym Trainer}} ([[Stow-on-Side Stadium|Stow-on-Side]]){{sup/8|Sh}}
Additionally, [[Marnie]], [[Allister]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and [[Piers]] keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokemon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
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===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
In ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', [[Allister]] was shown to keep his Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
In ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', [[Allister]] was shown to keep his Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 8 May 2024

The Dusk Ball (Japanese: ダークボール Dark Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation IV. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed if used at night or in a cave.

Dusk Ball
ダークボール
Dark Ball
Bag Dusk Ball Sprite.png
Dusk Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation IV
Pocket
Generation IV Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items (Poké Balls)
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IX Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP 		$1,000 $500
SV $1,000 $250

Effect

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used at evening or night or in a cave, it has an increased catch rate modifier. The catch rate is not boosted inside of buildings, regardless of time.

The Dusk Ball cannot be used in situations in which Poké Balls cannot be used, such as in wild battles with two or more opponents currently present or against a trial Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will deflect the ball, wasting the player's turn.

Generation IV to VI

If used in a cave (except Mirage Caves) or at night, the Dusk Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.

In Generation V only, in certain indoor areas (specifically, Strange House and Volcarona's room in Relic Castle), Dusk Balls only have a 1× modifier even at night.

Generation VII onward

If used at night or in a cave, the Dusk Ball has a 3× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).

Generation VIII

If used during the Darkest Day or at Newmoon Island, the Dusk Ball has a 3× modifier, even during the day.

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Dusk Ball.

Description

Games Description
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
PE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night or in dark places, such as caves.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
DPPt Oreburgh City, Iron IslandPt Solaceon, Snowpoint, Pastoria, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Celestic Town shop
Pokémon News Press
HGSS Blackthorn, Frontier Access, Vermilion, Lavender, and Fuchsia Poké Marts, Safari Zone Gate
Goldenrod Department Store lottery (second prize)Fr
PW Scary Cave (4000+ Steps), Quiet Cave (2000+ Steps)
BW Striaton City
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "More men or more women?" survey) 		Driftveil, Opelucid, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Mistralton Cave, Striaton City, Twist MountainSpringSummerAutumn
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "More men or more women?" survey) 		Driftveil, Lentimas, Opelucid, Victory Road, and Icirrus Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
DW* Icy Cave
XY Route 9, Poké Ball Factory, Frost Cavern, Terminus Cave, Victory Road Cyllage and Snowbelle Poké Marts, Poké Ball Boutique
Lost Hotel (shaking trash cans)
ORAS Fallarbor Poké Mart
Route 120 (20% chance after a rematch with Delinquent Sharlene or Street Thug Gomez)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Route 14, Diglett's Tunnel, Memorial Hill, Vast Poni Canyon Route 8 Poké Mart
Festival Plaza (Ball Shop)MUM
SwSh Galar Mine No. 2 Southern Hammerlocke Poké Mart
All Wild Area Watt Traders (50 W)
Wyndon Stadium
SwShIA Hidden recurring item (Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern)
Cram-o-matic (Black Apricorn)
SwShCT Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Hidden recurring item (Tunnel to the Top, Roaring-Sea Caves, Lakeside Cave)
BDSP Oreburgh City
Eterna City (from the Underground Man after creating a Secret Base) 		Solaceon, Snowpoint, Pastoria, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Celestic Town shop
Pokémon News Press
SV Inlet Grotto, East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One)
Reward for registering 140 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex (×10) 		All Poké Marts (after earning 7 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Paradise Barrens, Wistful Fields Peachy's (after earning 7 Gym Badges)
SVID Chargestone Cavern Vending machines (Terarium)
Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SV Variety Ball Sets Japan November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set Japanese April 13 to October 2, 2023

NPC usage

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Punk Guys and Punk Girls keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Marnie, Allister, and Piers keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

The following Trainer classes keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls:

Gallery

Artwork

   
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

       
Summary sprite from
Generations IV and V 		In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

   
In-battle model
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Generation VIII

In the anime

 
A Dusk Ball in the anime

A Dusk Ball appeared in Which One ~ Is It?, a Japanese ending theme from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

In A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!, multiple Dusk Balls were seen at the Poké Ball Factory.

In Acting True to Form!, a Dusk Ball appeared as a part of James's Poké Ball collection. It reappeared in Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!.

In the Poké Problem extra scene of SM127, after finding his father's lost Zoroark, Gladion was shown to have caught it in a Dusk Ball. Zoroark's Dusk Ball made its dub debut in Final Rivals!.

In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1), Saturn used a Dusk Ball to catch a Heatran. In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2), Heatran went on a rampage and ended up melting its own Dusk Ball.

In Battling Turned Up to Eleven!, Marnie was revealed to keep her Grimmsnarl in a Dusk Ball.

In the manga

 
A Dusk Ball in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

In Pokédex Complete!, Monta used a Dusk Ball to catch Kyurem.

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, Allister was shown to keep his Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

In the TCG

 
Dusk Ball
Main article: Dusk Ball (Mysterious Treasures 110)

The Dusk Ball, debuting in Mysterious Treasures, searches the bottom seven cards of the Deck, and allows a Pokémon found there to be put into the player's hand.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 黑暗球 Hākam Kàuh
Mandarin 黑暗球 Hēi'àn Qiú
  Dutch Schemerbal*
  Finnish Hämäräpallo
  French Sombre Ball
  German Finsterball
  Italian Scuro Ball
  Korean 다크볼 Dark Ball
  Polish Mrokball*
Piłka Zmierzchu*
Portuguese   Brazil Bola de Penumbra
  Portugal Bola Crepúsculo
Spanish   Latin America Ocaso Bola
  Spain Ocaso Ball


Poké Balls
  Poké Ball
  Great Ball
  Ultra Ball
  Master Ball
  Safari Ball
  Fast Ball
  Level Ball
  Lure Ball
  Heavy Ball
  Love Ball
  Friend Ball
  Moon Ball
  Sport Ball
  Net Ball
  Nest Ball
  Repeat Ball
  Timer Ball
  Luxury Ball
  Premier Ball
  Dive Ball
  Dusk Ball
  Heal Ball
  Quick Ball
  Cherish Ball
  Park Ball
  Dream Ball
  Beast Ball
  Strange Ball
Exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
  Poké Ball
  Great Ball
  Ultra Ball
  Heavy Ball
  Leaden Ball
  Gigaton Ball
  Feather Ball
  Wing Ball
  Jet Ball
  Origin Ball


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