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{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Items|group=Poké Balls|colorscheme=Poké Balls}}
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{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}0}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}0}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|N/A|N/A}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|N/A}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
[[File:Master Ball cutscene PE.png|thumb|250px|A Master Ball being used in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]]]
====Manual activation====
====Manual activation====
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it catches the wild Pokémon without fail (with the exception of the [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost Marowak]] in [[Pokémon Tower]]).
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it catches the wild Pokémon without fail (with the exception of the [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost Marowak]] in [[Pokémon Tower]]).


In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], throwing a Master Ball will bypass the Poké Ball throwing mechanic, and will instead show a cutscene of the Master Ball catching the chosen Pokémon. If used on [[Legendary Pokemon]] in these games, they will attempt to smack the ball away, but will still be caught anyway.
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], throwing a Master Ball will bypass the Poké Ball throwing mechanic, and will instead show a cutscene of the Master Ball catching the chosen Pokémon. If used on [[Legendary Pokémon]] in these games, they will attempt to smack the ball away, but will still be caught anyway.


The Master 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 [[Island challenge|trial]] Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will bat the ball away, wasting the item.
The Master 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 [[Island challenge|trial]] Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will bat the ball away, wasting the item.
====As a Pokémon's Poké Ball====
From [[Generation VI]] onward, [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] Pokémon inherit their Poké Ball from their parents. However, the Master Ball and [[Cherish Ball]] cannot be passed down via breeding; instead, they act as a regular Poké Ball for inheritance purposes.


====Held item====
====Held item====
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that captures any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|The best <sc>Ball</sc>. It never misses.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|The best <sc>Ball</sc>. It never misses.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}<br>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|The best <sc>Ball</sc> that catches a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The best <sc>Ball</sc> with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The best <sc>Ball</sc> with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.}}
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| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| [[New Bark Town]] (from [[Professor Elm]] after all eight Johto [[Badge]]s)
| [[New Bark Town]] (from [[Professor Elm]] after earning all eight Johto [[Badge]]s)
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Lucky Channel]])
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Lucky Channel]])
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| {{gameabbrev3|RS}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RS}}
| [[Team Magma Hideout|Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Team Aqua Hideout|Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/3|Sa}} (entrance sealed after defeating [[Tate and Liza]])
| [[Team Magma Hideout|Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Team Aqua Hideout|Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/3|Sa}} (entrance [[Permanently missable items|sealed]] after defeating [[Tate and Liza]])
| [[Lilycove Department Store]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]])
| [[Lilycove Department Store]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]])
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| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| [[Agate Village]] (read incomplete email from [[Eagun]] in [[Realgam Tower]])
| [[Agate Village]] (from [[Eagun]] after reading his incomplete email inside [[Realgam Tower]])
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| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
| [[Pokémon HQ Lab]] (from [[Professor Krane]] before heading to [[Citadark Isle]])
| [[Pokémon HQ Lab]] (from [[Professor Krane]] after clearing the [[Cipher Key Lair]])
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Team Galactic HQ|Galactic Veilstone Building]] (after defeating [[Cyrus]])
| [[Team Galactic HQ]] (from [[Cyrus]] after defeating him)
| [[Jubilife TV]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]])
| [[Jubilife TV]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]])
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| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[New Bark Town]] (from [[Professor Elm]] after all eight Johto [[Badge]]s)
| [[New Bark Town]] (from [[Professor Elm]] after earning all eight Johto [[Badge]]s)
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Lucky Channel]])
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (match all 5 digits in the [[Lucky Channel]])
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Opelucid City]] (from [[Professor Juniper]] after earning all eight Unova [[Badge]]s),<br/>[[Castelia City]] [[Pokémon Center]] (have [[outsider Pokémon]] from 50 different [[original Trainer]]s)
| [[Opelucid City]] (from [[Professor Juniper]] after earning all eight [[Badge]]s), [[Castelia City]] [[Pokémon Center]] (from a man in black for having Pokémon from 50 different [[original Trainer]]s)
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Mistralton City]] (from [[Professor Juniper]]), [[Plasma Frigate]] (defeat [[Colress]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]])
| [[Mistralton City]] (from [[Professor Juniper]]), [[Plasma Frigate]] (from [[Colress]] after defeating him during the post-game)
| [[Join Avenue]] (grand prize from {{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}}s)
| [[Join Avenue]] (grand prize from {{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}}s)
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Poké Ball Factory]] (from president after defeating [[Celosia]] and [[Bryony]])
| [[Poké Ball Factory]] (from president after defeating [[Celosia]] and [[Bryony]])
| [[Lumiose City#Loto-ID Center|Loto-ID Center]] (match all 5 digits)
| {{DL|Lumiose City|Loto-ID Center}} (match all 5 digits)
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
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| Mine Cart Adventure
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
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| [[Silph Co.]] (from president after defeating [[Giovanni]])
| [[Silph Co.]] (from president after defeating [[Giovanni]])
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Postwick]] (from [[Professor Magnolia]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}})
| Any [[Pokémon Center]] (match all 5 digits in the {{DL|Pokémon Lottery Corner|Generation VIII|Loto-ID}})
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{jump color dark}}|The Crown Tundra|CT}}'''
| [[Freezington]] (from [[Peony]] after the first [[Dynamax Adventure]] and becoming {{pkmn|Champion}})
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====Distribution====
====Distribution====
=====Generation V=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Poké Balls}}
{{bulbanews|Worldwide store distributions announced}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Center Master Ball|Japanese|Local|N/A|November 19 to December 3, 2011|link=List of other event distributions in Generation V#Master Ball}}
The Master Ball was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] throughout Japan from November 19 to December 3, 2011. It was [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/02/120210_p03.html also distributed] at the Tohoku Pokémon Center individually from February 28 to March 16, 2012 due to the Tohoku Pokémon Center not being open at the time of the initial distribution.
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Center Tohoku Master Ball|Japanese|Local|N/A|February 28 to March 16, 2012|link=List of other event distributions in Generation V#Master Ball}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Dragon King Tournament Master Ball|Japanese region|Online|N/A|January 19 to March 9, 2014|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#Dragon King Tournament Prizes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon Master Ball|Japanese region|Online|N/A|July 19 to October 15, 2014|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon Master Ball}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap Master Ball|Japanese region|Online|N/A|December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Scrap items}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|ORAS National Pokédex guide Master Balls|Japanese region|Online|N/A|December 5, 2014 to November 30, 2015|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire National Pokédex guide Master Balls}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Japan Cup 2015 Master Ball|Japanese region|Online|N/A|May 1 to 4, 2015|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#Japan Cup 2015 Master Ball}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|CoroCoro Challenge Master Ball|Japanese region|Online|N/A|October 6, 2015 to January 11, 2016|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#CoroCoro Challenge Master Ball}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap 2016 Master Ball (Course A)|Japanese region|Online|N/A|March 1 to August 31, 2016|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Scrap 2016 items}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap 2016 Master Ball (Course B)|Japanese region|Online|N/A|April 28 to August 31, 2016|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Scrap 2016 items}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|USUM Guide Book Master Balls|Japanese region|Online|N/A|??|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Guide Book Master Balls}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Pokémon Global Link gift Master Ball|all|Online|N/A|February 13 to March 29, 2018|link=List of other event distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon Global Link gift Master Ball}}
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======Wonder Card======
=====As a [[held item]]=====
{{wondercard/5|lang=jap|type=item|Master Ball|
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Poké Balls}}
title={{tt|マスターボール　プレゼント|Master Ball Present}}|
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja|all|{{wp|Tokyo Dome City Hall}}, Tokyo, Japan<br>{{jwp|松下IMPビル|Matsushita IMP Hall}}, {{wp|Osaka}}, Japan|100|July 3, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja}}
msg=ポケモンを　あそんでくれて<br>ありがとう！<br>おくりものは　ポケモンセンタ－にいる<br>はいたついんから　うけとってね！|
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja|all|Movie theaters, Japan|100|July 16 to September 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja}}
desc=いよいよ ６４６しゅるいの　ポケモンの<br>じょうほうが　あきらかに！<br>マスターボールを　うけとって<br>まだつかまえていない　ポケモンを<br>てにいれるための　ぼうけんに　でよう！}}
|}
 
=====Generation VI=====
{{bulbanews/2|Details for The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon announced|CoroCoro reveals Mega Metagross}}
[[File:The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon Master Ball code.jpg|thumb|Code in the game [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]]]]
A Master Ball was [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/1000pokemon/present/ available] to players via a serial code. Players who saw ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' in theaters could download a special stage for [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]]. After clearing that special stage players received a serial code to obtain the Master Ball. The serial code could be used to obtain the Master Ball in Japanese region Pokémon X and Y from July 19 to October 15, 2014.
 
======Distribution======
In all languages, the distribution text and title are in Japanese, but the Wonder Card uses the {{DL|List of Wonder Cards in Generation VI|Pokémon Movie 2014}} type text in the language of the receiving game.
{{wondercard/6|lang=jap|
title=マスターボール　プレゼント|
msg=ポケモン{{tt|映画|えいが}}2014を<br/>{{tt|観|み}}に{{tt|来|き}}てくれて　ありがとう！<br/>おくりものは　ポケモンセンターにいる<br/>{{tt|配達員|いんいたつ}}から　{{tt|受|う}}け{{tt|取|と}}ってね！|
desc=ポケモンえいがを　げきじょうに<br/>みにきてくれて　ありがとう！<br/>やせいの　ポケモンを かならず<br/>つかまえる　ことが できる<br/>マスターボールを　プレゼント！}}


===Cameo appearances===
===Cameo appearances===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Master Ball model SSB4.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Master Ball model SSB4.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Master Ball PE.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Master Ball PE.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Master Ball VIII.png|100px]]
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| 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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| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros.<br>for Wii U}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros.<br>for Wii U}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and<br>Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and<br>Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
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==In spin-off games==
==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Pinball series===
===In Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], the Poké Ball that serves as the pinball is capable of being upgraded to a Great Ball, an Ultra Ball and a Master Ball. However, this serves solely as a score multiplier, as catching a Pokémon is always guaranteed, even with a regular Poké Ball.
The {{OBP|Master Ball|Gym Challenge 116}} card is available in [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]].
 
{| 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:TCG2 F55 Master Ball.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| {{color2|000|Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116)|Master Ball}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|GB2}})
|}
 
===In the Pokémon Pinball series===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]], the Master Ball multiplies bonus points by ×4. In [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], the Master Ball multiplies bonus points by ×5.
 
The Master Ball does not have the same use as in the core series, since catching a Pokémon is always guaranteed, even with a regular Poké Ball.
 
{| 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 Master Ball.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:Pinball RS Master 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}}
|}


===Super Smash Bros. series===
===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Master Ball SSB4.png|thumb|240px|The Master Ball in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
====Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
====Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], the [[Poké Ball]] trophy mentions the Master Ball, identifying it as the strongest variety of Poké Ball.
In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], the [[Poké Ball]] trophy mentions the Master Ball, identifying it as the strongest variety of Poké Ball.
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====Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U====
====Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U====
{{SmashWiki|Master Ball}}
{{SmashWiki|Master Ball}}
In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], the Master Ball appears as a throwing item. It functions much like the Poké Ball item, but only summons rare and [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Zoroark}}, or a {{p|Goldeen}}.
In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], the Master Ball appears as a throwing item. It functions much like the Poké Ball item, but the Master Ball summons rare and [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Zoroark}}, or a {{p|Goldeen}}.


=====Trophy information=====
=====Trophy information=====
'''NA:''' ''These valuable, powerful balls can capture any wild Pokémon. In Smash Bros., hard- to-find Pokémon often pop out of them. You can easily identify a Master Ball by the distinct purple appearance and large M on the top. A Pokémon within a Master Ball may turn the tide of battle.''
'''NA:''' ''These valuable, powerful balls can capture any wild Pokémon. In Smash Bros., hard-to-find Pokémon often pop out of them. You can easily identify a Master Ball by the distinct purple appearance and large M on the top. A Pokémon within a Master Ball may turn the tide of battle.''


'''PAL:''' ''A rare type of Poké Ball that never fails to catch a Pokémon. Throw one in this game, and the Mythical or Legendary Pokémon inside will come to your aid. Master Balls are easy to identify due to their purple colour and the large M on them. Use one to quickly turn the tide of any battle!''
'''PAL:''' ''A rare type of Poké Ball that never fails to catch a Pokémon. Throw one in this game, and the Mythical or Legendary Pokémon inside will come to your aid. Master Balls are easy to identify due to their purple colour and the large M on them. Use one to quickly turn the tide of any battle!''


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Master Ball anime.png|thumb|200px|Master Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Master Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Master Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
In ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' and ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]'', {{an|Misty}} has a beach ball that was decorated to look like a Master Ball. This Master Ball beach ball reappeared in the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK19|Pikachu's Ice Adventure]]''. In ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'', a picture of a Master Ball appeared on a billboard on a building.
In ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' and ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]'', {{an|Misty}} has a beach ball that was decorated to look like a Master Ball. This Master Ball beach ball reappeared in ''[[PK19|Pikachu's Ice Adventure]]''. In ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'', a picture of a Master Ball appeared on a billboard on a building.


In ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'', the fisherman [[Sullivan]] attempted to use a Master Ball in a last-ditch attempt to catch [[Nero]], an [[Giant Pokémon|oversized]] wild {{p|Whiscash}} that had long eluded him. However, Nero swallowed the Master Ball and disappeared back into the water, not being caught. At the end of the episode, Nero was seen playing with the Master Ball on its tongue.
In ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'', [[Sullivan]] attempted to use a Master Ball in a last-ditch attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} [[Nero]], an [[Giant Pokémon|oversized]] {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Whiscash}} that had long eluded him. However, Nero swallowed the Master Ball and disappeared back into the water, not being caught. At the end of the episode, Nero was seen playing with the Master Ball on its tongue.


A Master Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
A Master Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.


===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Master Ball PO.png|200px|thumb|left|Master Ball in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Master Ball PO.png|250px|thumb|left|A Master Ball in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
The Master Ball never made an actual appearance in [[Pokémon Origins]], only appearing in [[Silph Co.]] president's secretary's demonstration in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. She mentioned that the Master Ball was still in development, and only existed as a prototype. She also told that it was why [[Team Rocket]] had taken over their office building; they intended to accelerate the development of the Master Ball and then steal it when it would be completed, making sure they would be the only ones possessing it. After Team Rocket was driven out of the building by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, it was mentioned that the development of the Master Ball was put on hold for a while.
The Master Ball never made an actual appearance in [[Pokémon Origins]], only appearing in [[Silph Co.]] president's secretary's demonstration in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. She mentioned that the Master Ball was still in development, and only existed as a prototype. She also told that it was why [[Team Rocket]] had taken over their office building; they intended to accelerate the development of the Master Ball and then steal it when it would be completed, making sure they would be the only ones possessing it. After Team Rocket was driven out of the building by {{OBP|Red|Origins}}, it was mentioned that the development of the Master Ball was being put on hold for a while.
{{left clear}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
In ''[[DPA19|(Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition]]'', [[Cyrus]] gave [[Hareta]] a Master Ball as a recognition for him having moved his emotions, telling him to bring it with him to [[Mt. Coronet]]. In  ''[[DPA22|Bonds Connect Across Space-Time...]]'', the Master Ball fell out of Hareta's pocket at the [[Spear Pillar]], and [[Professor Rowan]] told him about its capability to catch any Pokémon without fail. In an attempt to stop the battle between {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, Hareta tried to use the Master Ball to catch Palkia, but Palkia, having total control over space, was able to make itself disappear out of Master Ball's way and then smack it aside.
In ''[[DPA19|(Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition]]'', [[Cyrus]] gave [[Hareta]] a Master Ball as recognition for him having moved his emotions, telling him to bring it with him to [[Mt. Coronet]]. In  ''[[DPA22|Bonds Connect Across Space-Time...]]'', the Master Ball fell out of Hareta's pocket at the [[Spear Pillar]], and [[Professor Rowan]] told him about its capability to catch any Pokémon without fail. In an attempt to stop the battle between {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, Hareta tried to use the Master Ball to catch Palkia, but Palkia, having total control over space, was able to make itself disappear out of Master Ball's way and then smack it aside.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
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===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{zensho|Satoshi}} obtained a Master Ball from the [[Silph Co.]]'s president in ''[[PZ07|Saffron City]]'' as a thanks for rescuing his company from the hands of Team Rocket.
{{zensho|Satoshi}} obtained a Master Ball from the [[Silph Co.]]'s president in ''[[PZ07|Saffron City]]'' as thanks for rescuing his company from the hands of Team Rocket.


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Master Ball Adventures.png|Master Ball in Pokémon Adventures
File:Master Ball Adventures.png|A Master Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
File:Master Ball DPA.png|Master Ball in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
File:Master Ball DPA.png|A Master Ball in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
File:Master Ball PM.png|Master Ball in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
File:Master Ball PM.png|A Master Ball in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
File:Master Ball Zensho.png|Master Ball in Pokémon Zensho
File:Master Ball Zensho.png|A Master Ball in [[Pokémon Zensho]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[File:MasterBallPlasmaBlast94.jpg|thumb|200px|Master Ball]]
[[File:MasterBallPlasmaBlast94.jpg|thumb|200px|Master Ball]]
{{main|Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116)}}
{{main|Master Ball (Gym Challenge 116)}}
The '''Master Ball''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in English during the Original Series in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}, and in Japanese during the Original Era in the {{TCG|Extended Sheet 2}}. It has been reprinted as a Trainer card in the Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}} (in the Neo Era), the Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansion (in the VS Era), the English e-Card Series (the Japanese e-Card Era), and the English EX Series (the Japanese ADV Era and PCG Era). It was reprinted as an {{TCG|Ace Spec card|Ace Spec}} {{TCG|Item card}} during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW era), in the {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} expansion in English and the {{TCG|Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck}} in Japanese.
The '''Master Ball''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in English during the Original Series in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}, and in Japanese during the Original Era in the {{TCG|Expansion Sheet 2}}. It has been reprinted as a Trainer card in the Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}} (in the Neo Era), the Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansion (in the VS Era), the English e-Card Series (the Japanese e-Card Era), and the English EX Series (the Japanese ADV Era and PCG Era). It was reprinted as an {{TCG|Ace Spec card|Ace Spec}} {{TCG|Item card}} during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW era), in the {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} expansion in English and the {{TCG|Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck}} in Japanese.


As a Trainer card, this card allowed the player to look at the top 7 cards of their deck and add one Pokémon card from those cards to their hand, then shuffle their deck. As an Ace Spec Item card, this card allows the player to add 1 Pokémon card from their deck to their hand.
As a Trainer card, this card allowed the player to look at the top 7 cards of their deck and add one Pokémon card from those cards to their hand, then shuffle their deck. As an Ace Spec Item card, this card allows the player to add 1 Pokémon card from their deck to their hand.
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[[File:GO Master Ball.png|thumb|150px|A Master Ball in Pokémon GO]]
[[File:GO Master Ball.png|thumb|150px|A Master Ball in Pokémon GO]]
* The Master Ball is present in the game data of {{g|GO}}, but is unused.
* The Master Ball is present in the game data of {{g|GO}}, but is unused.
* The {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|infinite ball glitch}} is often known as the Master Ball glitch, due to Master Balls commonly being used in this glitch.
* The {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|Poké Ball amount bug}} from [[Pokémon Colosseum]] is often known as the Master Ball glitch, due to Master Balls commonly being used in this glitch.
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* When the {{player}} uses a Master Ball in [[Generation II]], stars appear and a sound effect is played before the Ball closes and {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} the Pokémon.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|it=Master Ball
|it=Master Ball
|ko=마스터볼 ''Master Ball''
|ko=마스터볼 ''Master Ball''
|pt_br=Bola Mestra (games, TCG, The Official Pokémon Handbook)<br>Master Ball (manga)
|pt_br=Bola Mestra{{tt|*|games, TCG, manga (Adventures volume 13-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook}}<br>Master Ball{{tt|*|manga (PS035)}}
|pt_eu=Bola Mestra
|ru=Мастер-Болл ''Master-Boll''
|ru=Мастер-Болл ''Master-Boll''
|es_la=Bola Maestra
|es_la=Bola Maestra
|es_eu=Master Ball
|es_eu=Master Ball
|th=มาสเตอร์บอล ''Master Ball''
|vi=Bóng Master
|vi=Bóng Master
}}
}}
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