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The '''GS Ball''' (Japanese, {{v2|Crystal}}: '''{{j|ジーエスボール}}''' ''GS Ball'', {{pkmn|anime}}: '''{{j|ＧＳボール}}''' ''GS Ball'') is a special and mysterious [[Poké Ball]]. Its design appears to be a reference to {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the first core series games of Generation II, as the ball has the letters "GS" inscribed upon it and is colored both gold and silver.
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The '''GS Ball''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ＧＳ|ジーエス}}ボール''' ''GS Ball'') is a special and mysterious [[Poké Ball]]. Its design appears to be a reference to {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the first core series games of Generation II, as the ball has the letters "GS" inscribed upon it and is colored both gold and silver.
 
An NPC in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} mentions the GS Ball, claiming that it stands for '''greatest smith's ball''' (Japanese: '''ガンテツすごいボール''' ''{{tt|Gantetsu|Kurt}}'s Superb Ball'') or '''Gold-Silver Ball''' (Japanese: '''ゴールドシルバーボール''' ''Gold-Silver Ball'').


==In the games==
==In the games==
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, players could use the [[Pokémon Mobile System GB]] and the Pokémon News Machine at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]] to obtain a GS Ball as an [[event item]] from the {{DL|Pokémon Center Nurse|Sprites|Pokémon Communication Center's Trade Corner attendant}}. After obtaining the GS Ball, the player needs to take it to [[Kurt]], who will analyze it for a day. After it has been analyzed, the player must place it on the [[Ilex Forest]] Shrine during a period when Ilex Forest is suddenly restless, which will cause a [[level]] 30 {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Celebi}} to be summoned.
===Price===
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For Western localizations, the distribution event was adapted to the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]] but was never used. It is possible to use a modified version of the [[Celebi Egg glitch]] to spawn the GS Ball as a [[held item]].
===Effect===
After obtaining the GS Ball, the player needs to take it to [[Kurt]], who will analyze it for a day. After it has been analyzed and returned, [[Ilex Forest]] becomes restless, and the player must place it on the [[Ilex Forest shrine]], which will summon a [[level]] 30 {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Celebi}}.


In the Korean versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the dummy item [[Teru-sama]] with ID 0x73 is labeled "GS Ball" (Korean: '''{{k|GS볼}}''' ''GS Ball''). This item ID is the same one used by the GS Ball in Crystal and {{g|Stadium 2}}, and is called Teru-sama in Japanese and Western Gold and Silver.
===Description===
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===Flavor text===
===Acquisition===
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===Gallery===
===Distribution===
In the original Japanese release of {{game|Crystal}}, players could obtain a GS Ball as an [[event item]] from the {{DL|Pokémon Center Nurse|Sprites|Trade Corner attendant}} through the [[Mobile System GB]] and the Pokémon News Machine at the Pokémon Communication Center in Goldenrod City.
 
For the original Western localizations, the distribution event was adapted to the Goldenrod Pokémon Center but was never used. It is possible to use a modified version of the [[Celebi Egg glitch]] to spawn the GS Ball as a [[held item]].
 
In the [[Virtual Console]] releases, the GS Ball no longer requires an event distribution as in the original games. It can be obtained after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] upon exiting the Pokémon Communication Center in the Japanese version or the Goldenrod Pokémon Center in the Western localizations.
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
GS Ball get JP.png|Receiving the GS Ball (Japanese version)
GS Ball get JP.png|Receiving the GS Ball (Japanese version)
GS Ball get.png|Receiving the GS Ball
GS Ball get.png|Receiving the GS Ball
Labeled Teru-Sama GoldSilver-KOR.png|A "GS Ball" is one of three dummy items in Korean Gold and Silver
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:GS Ball anime.png|thumb|200px|The GS Ball in the anime]]
[[File:GS Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|The GS Ball in the anime]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Professor Ivy]] was the first character to possess the GS Ball. She called upon the help of {{an|Professor Oak}} to study it, but couldn't figure out how to open it. Ivy tried to open it with hacksaws, hammers, crowbars, power drills and lasers, but to no avail. At one point, Ash tried simply calling a Pokémon to be released, but this did not work. The ball also couldn't be transmitted via [[PC]].
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Professor Ivy]] was the first character to possess the GS Ball. She called upon the help of {{an|Professor Oak}} to study it, but couldn't figure out how to open it. Ivy tried to open it with hacksaws, hammers, crowbars, power drills and lasers, but to no avail. At one point, Ash tried simply calling a Pokémon to be released, but this did not work. The ball also couldn't be transmitted via [[PC]].


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Ash obtained it two episodes later, in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', and updated Oak on his progress. He put off completing the errand in the [[EP084|next episode]] so he could compete in the [[Orange League]], a move which Oak approved.
Ash obtained it two episodes later, in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', and updated Oak on his progress. He put off completing the errand in the [[EP084|next episode]] so he could compete in the [[Orange League]], a move which Oak approved.


In ''[[EP085|Fit To Be Tide]]'', {{an|Misty}} scolds her {{p|Psyduck}} for bouncing it up and down on its head.
In ''[[EP085|Fit To Be Tide]]'', {{an|Misty}} scolded her {{p|Psyduck}} for bouncing it up and down on its head.


In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', Ash compared it to a standard Poké Ball while everyone else was sleeping.
In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', Ash compared it to a standard Poké Ball while everyone else was sleeping.
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In an [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] in 2008, it was explained that the GS Ball was originally going to contain a {{p|Celebi}} that was to be the star of a large arc of the Johto saga. However, it was decided that Celebi would be the star of [[M04|the fourth movie]], so the story arc was viewed as redundant and shelved. The ball was left with Kurt with the hopes that viewers would eventually forget about it.
In an [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] in 2008, it was explained that the GS Ball was originally going to contain a {{p|Celebi}} that was to be the star of a large arc of the Johto saga. However, it was decided that Celebi would be the star of [[M04|the fourth movie]], so the story arc was viewed as redundant and shelved. The ball was left with Kurt with the hopes that viewers would eventually forget about it.


For every episode of the anime's [[S04|fourth season, Pokémon: Johto League Champions]], three GS Balls are seen alongside the title card and the name of the episode. Each Ball is situated on a corner of the title card; there are two GS Balls on the two bottom corners and one on the top right corner.
For every episode of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]], three GS Balls are seen alongside the title card and the name of the episode. Each Ball is situated on a corner of the title card; there are two GS Balls on the two bottom corners and one on the top right corner.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:GS Ball Adventures.png|thumb|150px|The GS Ball in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:GS Ball Adventures.png|thumb|150px|The GS Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
The GS Ball was created by the [[Masked Man]] in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} using a net made from [[Silver and Rainbow Wings|the feathers]] of {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} to capture Celebi. Only the feathers of the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] could contain Celebi, and prevent their holder from suffering the ill effects of time travel. {{adv|Gold}} was able to use [[Pibu]] to destroy the ball and set Celebi free.
The GS Ball was created by the [[Masked Man]] in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} using a net made from [[Silver and Rainbow Wings|the feathers]] of {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}} to capture {{adv|Celebi}}. Only the feathers of the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] could contain Celebi and prevent their holder from suffering the ill effects of [[time travel]]. {{adv|Gold}} was able to use [[Pibu]] to destroy the ball and set Celebi free.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Labeled Teru-Sama GoldSilver-KOR.png|thumb|A "GS Ball" is one of three dummy items in Korean Gold and Silver]]
* In the Korean versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the dummy item [[Teru-sama]] with ID 0x73 is labeled "GS Ball" (Korean: '''{{k|GS볼}}''' ''GS Ball''). This item ID is the same one used by the GS Ball in Crystal and {{g|Stadium 2}}, and is called Teru-sama in Japanese and Western Gold and Silver.
 
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Key items color light}}|bordercolor={{Key items color}}
|zh_yue=GS球 ''{{tt|GS Kàuh|GS Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=GS球 / ＧＳ球 ''{{tt|GS Qiú|GS Ball}}''
|fi=GS-pallo
|fr=GS Ball
|de=GS-Ball
|it=GS Ball
|ko=GS볼 ''GS Ball''
|pl=GS Ball
|es=GS Ball
|sv=GS-bollen
|vi=Bóng GS
}}
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''Greatest smith's ball''
{{langtable|color={{Key items color light}}|bordercolor={{Key items color}}
|zh_yue=鋼鐵超級厲害球 ''{{tt|Gongtit Chīukāp Laihhoih Kàuh|Kurt's Amazing Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=鋼鐵超級厲害球 ''{{tt|Gāngtiě Chāojí Lìhài Qiú|Kurt's Amazing Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Traditional}}<br>钢铁的帅气球 ''{{tt|Gāngtiě-de Shuàiqì Qiú|Kurt's Handsome Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Simplified}}
|fr=Giga-Super Ball
|de=Genialer Superball
|it=Giga Super Ball
|ko=굉장히 스페셜한 볼 ''Goengjang-hi Special-han Ball''
|es=Gula suprema
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Gold-Silver Ball''
{{langtable|color={{Key items color light}}|bordercolor={{Key items color}}
|zh_yue=金銀球 ''{{tt|Gām'ngàhn Kàuh|Gold-Silver Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=金銀球 / 金银球 ''{{tt|Jīnyín Qiú|Gold-Silver Ball}}''
|fr=Gold Silver Ball
|de=Gold-Silber-Ball
|it=Gold Silver Ball
|ko=골드실버볼 ''Gold-Silver Ball''
|es=Gold Silver Ball
}}</div>
 
==See also==
* [[List of Key Items in Generation II]]
 
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[[Category:Legendary artifacts]]
[[Category:Legendary artifacts]]
[[Category:Poké Balls]]


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