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The '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is the most basic form of Poké Ball, an item used to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a [[wild Pokémon]]. | The '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is the most basic form of Poké Ball, an item used to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a [[wild Pokémon]]. | ||
The eponymous Poké Ball is the most ubiquitous kind of Poké Ball across the entire Pokémon franchise. It is frequently used to represent the Pokémon series as a whole, such as in the Pokémon series' icon in the | The eponymous Poké Ball is the most ubiquitous kind of Poké Ball across the entire Pokémon franchise. It is frequently used to represent the Pokémon series as a whole, such as in the Pokémon series' icon in the {{cat|Super Smash Bros.}} games. | ||
==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
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'''PAL''': ''A ball holding one of any number of Pokémon just waiting to burst out and help you in battle. Which kind will it be? Well, that's a surprise, but whichever one it is, it'll definitely up the intensity of the battle! If you see one, make sure you're the one to grab it!'' | '''PAL''': ''A ball holding one of any number of Pokémon just waiting to burst out and help you in battle. Which kind will it be? Well, that's a surprise, but whichever one it is, it'll definitely up the intensity of the battle! If you see one, make sure you're the one to grab it!'' | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Poké Ball success.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Poké Ball success.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the basic Poké Ball is the most commonly used of all varieties, with other varieties rarely being used at all. The vast majority of Pokémon are shown to be stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls are usually almost exclusively standard Poké Balls. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], the most prominent Pokémon in the anime which spends all its time [[walking Pokémon|outside with Ash]], has a plain Poké Ball that differs from others only by the small yellow lightning bolt symbol on it, as seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. | In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the basic Poké Ball is the most commonly used of all varieties, with other varieties rarely being used at all, especially prior to the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. The vast majority of Pokémon are shown to be stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls are usually almost exclusively standard Poké Balls. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], the most prominent Pokémon in the anime which spends all its time [[walking Pokémon|outside with Ash]], has a plain Poké Ball that differs from others only by the small yellow lightning bolt symbol on it, as seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. This could be due to the {{pkmn|games}} not keeping a track of the Poké Ball that a Pokémon was caught in prior to [[Generation III]], making the anime not showing Pokémon in non-standard Poké Balls concordant with the games. | ||
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[[File:Red Rattata PO.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon Origins]] | |||
[[File:Magma Admin Courtney PG.png|thumb|left|250px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon Generations]] | |||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[ | Poké Balls were seen in every episode of [[Pokémon Origins]], starting with the [[starter Pokémon]]'s Poké Balls in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]''. When {{OBP|Red|Origins}} started out as a Trainer, he typically caught and stored his Pokémon in Poké Balls. As he, his Pokémon, and the Pokémon around him grew stronger, he eventually started using [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s instead. | ||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | |||
Regular Poké Balls were seen several times throughout [[Pokémon Generations]], first appearing in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where {{ga|Red}} caught a {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} with one. | |||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Poké Ball EToP.png|thumb|200px|A Poké Ball in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] | |||
[[File:Poké Ball EToP.png|thumb|200px|A Poké Ball in | |||
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Poké Balls are numbered on the outside, on the button, so that a Trainer knows which member of their team they are sending into battle. Trainers must obtain a [[Pokémon Trainer's license]] before they are legally allowed to purchase Poké Balls. | In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Poké Balls are numbered on the outside, on the button, so that a Trainer knows which member of their team they are sending into battle. Trainers must obtain a [[Pokémon Trainer's license]] before they are legally allowed to purchase Poké Balls. | ||
It is also possible for a Pokémon to be placed inside a Poké Ball without it being owned by a Trainer. In ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'', [[Meowzie]] steals a Poké Ball from a shop and puts her kitten in it so that it will not be hurt by a flood affecting the city. | It is also possible for a Pokémon to be placed inside a Poké Ball without it being owned by a Trainer. In ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'', [[Meowzie]] steals a Poké Ball from a shop and puts her kitten in it so that it will not be hurt by a flood affecting the city. | ||
[[File:Yellow Seadra Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|200px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon Adventures]] | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
[[ | Poké Balls have been seen in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga since the very beginning, first appearing in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''. Like other Poké Balls in Pokémon Adventures, regular Poké Balls are semi-transparent from the top, allowing the Pokémon inside to be seen. Like in the {{pkmn|anime}}, most Trainers keep their Pokémon in regular Poké Balls, although its variations have been seen more commonly in it than in the anime. | ||
[[File:Brock Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] | |||
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], Poké Balls are often shown as transparent to identify when a Pokémon is inside. They usually have their typical appearance from far away, suggesting that they may not always be transparent, or are only see-through from up close. Pokémon appear to be able to see the world outside of their Poké Balls, as shown in ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]'', when {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} sees [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Pikachu]] inside his Poké Ball, and they talk to each other. In ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'', when {{PPM|Green}} is choosing Charmander as his [[starter Pokémon]], he is shown to be able to pick up and lift Charmander directly from the Poké Ball without throwing it first. | In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], Poké Balls are often shown as transparent to identify when a Pokémon is inside. They usually have their typical appearance from far away, suggesting that they may not always be transparent, or are only see-through from up close. Pokémon appear to be able to see the world outside of their Poké Balls, as shown in ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]'', when {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} sees [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Pikachu]] inside his Poké Ball, and they talk to each other. In ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'', when {{PPM|Green}} is choosing Charmander as his [[starter Pokémon]], he is shown to be able to pick up and lift Charmander directly from the Poké Ball without throwing it first. | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
[[File:PokéBallStarterSet49.jpg|thumb|Poké Ball | [[File:PokéBallStarterSet49.jpg|thumb|200px|Poké Ball]] | ||
{{main|Poké Ball (Jungle 64)}} | {{main|Poké Ball (Jungle 64)}} | ||
The '''Poké Ball''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Original Series (the Japanese Original Era). First released in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion, it was reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Hanada City Gym}} and {{TCG|Kuchiba City Gym}} Theme Decks. It was later reprinted in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion, with new artwork by [[K. Hoshiba]] and an updated effect. This print was used until the release of {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}, which featured new artwork by [[Shin-ichi Yoshikawa]]. This print was used throughout the rest EX Series, and the first part of the Diamond & Pearl Series, up until the release of {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion. This print featured new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]]. | The '''Poké Ball''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Original Series (the Japanese Original Era). First released in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion, it was reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Hanada City Gym}} and {{TCG|Kuchiba City Gym}} Theme Decks. It was later reprinted in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion, with new artwork by [[K. Hoshiba]] and an updated effect. This print was used until the release of {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}, which featured new artwork by [[Shin-ichi Yoshikawa]]. This print was used throughout the rest EX Series, and the first part of the Diamond & Pearl Series, up until the release of {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion. This print featured new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]]. | ||
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Poké Ball was reprinted again during the Sun & Moon Series as part of the {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion with new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]]. As of this print, when the player plays it, they flip a coin. If the coin shows heads, they may search their deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into their hand, shuffling their deck afterwards. | Poké Ball was reprinted again during the Sun & Moon Series as part of the {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion with new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]]. As of this print, when the player plays it, they flip a coin. If the coin shows heads, they may search their deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into their hand, shuffling their deck afterwards. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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