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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 {{pkmn2|released}} 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. Releasing 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. | When a Pokémon is {{pkmn2|released}} 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. Releasing 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. | ||
A Poké Ball can also be broken, which will release it from ownership, and if a Trainer has done so accidentally, it must somehow be fixed before the Pokémon can be recalled. In the manga, if a Poké Ball is broken before a Pokémon is sent out, then that particular Pokémon can't be used until their Poké Ball has been repaired. This happened several times in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, such as during {{adv|Red}}'s battle against {{adv|Giovanni}}, where the opening mechanism for the Poké Balls of Red's [[Saur|Venusaur]] and [[Gyara]]dos were damaged, preventing either of them from being used in the match. | A Poké Ball can also be broken, which will release it from ownership, and if a Trainer has done so accidentally, it must somehow be fixed before the Pokémon can be recalled. In the manga, if a Poké Ball is broken before a Pokémon is sent out, then that particular Pokémon can't be used until their Poké Ball has been repaired. This happened several times in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, such as during {{adv|Red}}'s battle against {{adv|Giovanni}}, where the opening mechanism for the Poké Balls of Red's [[Saur|Venusaur]] and [[Gyara]]dos were damaged, preventing either of them from being used in the match. | ||
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* A Poké Ball cannot be thrown during a wild [[Double Battle]] or [[Horde Encounter]] unless all wild Pokémon are defeated except one, with the game claiming "It's no good! It's impossible to aim unless there is only one Pokémon!" in Horde Encounters, and "It's no good! It's impossible to aim when there are two Pokémon!" in Double Battles. However, in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, it is possible to snag a [[Shadow Pokémon]] even if there are two on the opposing side of the field. | * A Poké Ball cannot be thrown during a wild [[Double Battle]] or [[Horde Encounter]] unless all wild Pokémon are defeated except one, with the game claiming "It's no good! It's impossible to aim unless there is only one Pokémon!" in Horde Encounters, and "It's no good! It's impossible to aim when there are two Pokémon!" in Double Battles. However, in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, it is possible to snag a [[Shadow Pokémon]] even if there are two on the opposing side of the field. | ||
* From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} onward, it is not possible to use a Poké Ball on a Pokémon which is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable state}} of a move (such as {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Dig}}). | * From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} onward, it is not possible to use a Poké Ball on a Pokémon which is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable state}} of a move (such as {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Dig}}). | ||
* In [[Generation V]], when encountering two wild | * In [[Generation V]], when encountering two wild Pokémon in [[dark grass]] (without the aid of an NPC partner), it is not possible to issue commands to a Pokémon during the same turn as throwing a Poké Ball (though it is still possible to throw a Poké Ball if one Pokémon is in the middle of a two-turn move). | ||
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Ghetsis]] uses his cane to control a wild {{p|Kyurem}} and orders it to attack the {{player}}. The cane also emits signals that disrupt the use of empty Poké Balls, preventing Kyurem from being captured during the climax. | * In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Ghetsis]] uses his cane to control a wild {{p|Kyurem}} and orders it to attack the {{player}}. The cane also emits signals that disrupt the use of empty Poké Balls, preventing Kyurem from being captured during the climax. | ||
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File:Luxury Repeat Ball anime.png|A Luxury Ball and Repeat Ball | File:Luxury Repeat Ball anime.png|A Luxury Ball and Repeat Ball | ||
File:Masked Marauder Dark Ball.png|A Dark Ball | File:Masked Marauder Dark Ball.png|A Dark Ball | ||
File:Luxury Ball anime.png|A Luxury Ball | File:Luxury Ball anime.png|A Luxury Ball | ||
File:Dusk Dive Ball anime.png|A Dive Ball | File:Dusk Dive Ball anime.png|A Dive Ball | ||
File:Various Poké Balls | File:Various Poké Balls XY079 1.png|Nest, Dusk, and Great Balls | ||
File:Various Poké Balls | File:Various Poké Balls XY079 2.png|A Premier Ball | ||
File:Various Poké Balls | File:Various Poké Balls XY079 3.png|Repeat Balls | ||
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 | ||
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* In the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] featured in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the future is ruled by {{type|Bug}} Pokémon that capture wild humans in Human Balls (Japanese: '''ヒューマンボール''' ''Human Ball'') instead of the other way around. | * In the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] featured in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the future is ruled by {{type|Bug}} Pokémon that capture wild humans in Human Balls (Japanese: '''ヒューマンボール''' ''Human Ball'') instead of the other way around. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:RG super ball.png|Original Great Ball artwork from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green]], with the 'S' from | File:RG super ball.png|Original Great Ball artwork from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green]], with the 'S' from its Japanese name 'Super Ball' | ||
File:Pester Ball.png|A Pester Ball | File:Pester Ball.png|A Pester Ball | ||
File:Snag Ball.png|[[Wes]] about to throw a Great Ball turned into a Snag Ball | File:Snag Ball.png|[[Wes]] about to throw a Great Ball turned into a Snag Ball | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* While any Pokémon species can be caught by any Poké Ball, due to Pokémon distribution, no Pokémon species can legitimately be obtained in all of the 26 in-game Poké Ball variants. However there are several Pokémon that can be obtained in all but one of the Poké Ball variants: | * While any Pokémon species can be caught by any Poké Ball, due to Pokémon distribution, no Pokémon species can legitimately be obtained in all of the 26 in-game Poké Ball variants. However, there are several Pokémon that can be obtained in all but one of the Poké Ball variants: | ||
** The {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Venonat}} families can be obtained in every Poké Ball variant except the Cherish Ball. | ** The {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Venonat}} families can be obtained in every Poké Ball variant except the Cherish Ball. | ||
** The following Pokémon can be obtained in every Poké Ball variant except the Sport Ball: | ** The following Pokémon can be obtained in every Poké Ball variant except the Sport Ball: | ||