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* Poké Balls are inspired by the capsules for {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which contain small, handheld toys. | * Poké Balls are inspired by the capsules for {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which contain small, handheld toys. | ||
* In [[List of items in other languages#Poké Balls|other languages]], the names of Poké Balls use the English word "Ball", even in languages where this isn't a native word. This reasoning for this is unknown. However, the different types of Poké Balls were translated properly. | * In [[List of items in other languages#Poké Balls|other languages]], the names of Poké Balls use the English word "Ball", even in languages where this isn't a native word. This reasoning for this is unknown. However, the different types of Poké Balls were translated properly. | ||
* In the games and [[Trading Card Game|TCG]], Lure Balls are shown to have a green outer coloring; however, in official artwork and the anime, they are shown to have a blue outer coloring. | * In the games and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]], Lure Balls are shown to have a green outer coloring; however, in official artwork and the anime, they are shown to have a blue outer coloring. | ||
* Item description data for the Safari Ball in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} is unchanged from {{v2|Platinum}}, hence its description still states that it can only be used within the [[Great Marsh]]. | * Item description data for the Safari Ball in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} is unchanged from {{v2|Platinum}}, hence its description still states that it can only be used within the [[Great Marsh]]. | ||
* While most Poké Balls can not capture Pokémon that have already been caught, there are some types that can easily catch a Pokémon that already is owned. These are usually rare or use-restricted balls. | * While most Poké Balls can not capture Pokémon that have already been caught, there are some types that can easily catch a Pokémon that already is owned. These are usually rare or use-restricted balls. | ||