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The '''Master Ball''' (Japanese: '''マスターボール''' ''Master Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It can be used to | The '''Master Ball''' (Japanese: '''マスターボール''' ''Master Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]] without fail. | ||
The Master Ball, like all Poké Balls, is spherical in shape. The top and bottom halves are divided by a horizontal black band, on which the button is found on all Poké Balls. The top half of the Master Ball is purple, with a white letter "M" on the front, with a pink circle on either side. Master Balls are developed by [[Silph Co.]] | The Master Ball, like all Poké Balls, is spherical in shape. The top and bottom halves are divided by a horizontal black band, on which the button is found on all Poké Balls. The top half of the Master Ball is purple, with a white letter "M" on the front, with a pink circle on either side. Master Balls are developed by [[Silph Co.]] | ||
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===Effect=== | ===Effect=== | ||
====Manual activation==== | ====Manual activation==== | ||
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it | 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 bypasses the Poké Ball throwing mechanic, instead showing a cutscene of the Master Ball catching the chosen Pokémon. If used on {{p|Mewtwo}} in these games, Mewtwo will attempt to smack the ball away, but still be | In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], throwing a Master Ball bypasses the Poké Ball throwing mechanic, instead showing a cutscene of the Master Ball catching the chosen Pokémon. If used on {{p|Mewtwo}} in these games, Mewtwo will attempt to smack the ball away, but 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. | ||
====Held item==== | ====Held item==== | ||
{{m|Fling}} will fail if used while holding a Master Ball. | |||
===Description=== | ===Description=== | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In the movie adaptations=== | ===In the movie adaptations=== | ||
In ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}'', {{an|Dr. Fuji}} attempted to use a Master Ball to | In ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}'', {{an|Dr. Fuji}} attempted to use a Master Ball to catch {{OBP|Mew|M01}}, but failed. | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
In ''[[PS035|And Mewtwo... Three!]]'', [[Blaine]] was revealed to be in possession of a Master Ball. Soon afterwards, {{adv|Red}} used it to | In ''[[PS035|And Mewtwo... Three!]]'', [[Blaine]] was revealed to be in possession of a Master Ball. Soon afterwards, {{adv|Red}} used it to catch {{adv|Mewtwo}} for Blaine. | ||
===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 | 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 the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
{{PPM|Red}} used a Master Ball in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!]]'' to | {{PPM|Red}} used a Master Ball in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!]]'' to catch {{p|Articuno}}. | ||
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ||