A Poké Ball is a special sphere resembling a baseball. It is used to catch and carry Pokémon. Despite its small size, there is enough space inside for comfortable rest and recovery.
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There are many different types. They differ not only in appearance but also in their properties. These items can be divided into several categories, some of which are listed below:
Category A
This category includes the most common and versatile models. All of them debuted in the first generation of games.
Regular Poké Ball
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There is a button in the center to change the size of the sphere. This is the most well-known Poké Ball. Even if you haven't watched the anime, you have likely seen it somewhere. It is suitable for catching Pokémon from level 1 to 10.
Great Ball
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This is an enhanced version of the previous ball. It allows you to catch pocket monsters from levels 10 to 15.
Ultra Ball
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It is considered the most powerful among standard balls. The chance of catching a rare Pokémon is increased, allowing you to capture monsters from level 20 to 30.
Master Ball
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You cannot obtain or buy this ball easily. It is considered a secret development by Sliph Co in the Pokémon universe. It was first shown in the series in episode 169, where it was presented as an inflatable pool ball.
Category B
Level Ball
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Suitable for catching characters with low levels. The greater the level difference in favor of your Pokémon compared to wild creatures, the higher the chance of a successful catch.
Lure Ball
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The ball contains a lure designed to catch water Pokémon. It is excellent for catching creatures while fishing.
Moon Ball
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Used to catch Pokémon that belong to evolutionary families requiring a Moon Stone for evolution.
Friend Ball
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In terms of characteristics, it is similar to the Regular Poké Ball, but if you catch a pocket monster with it, its happiness level is set to the maximum value of 200.
Love Ball
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This item is useful if you want to catch a Pokémon of the same species as yours but of a different gender.
Heavy Ball
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Perfect for catching heavy heroes, such as Snorlax.
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Fast Ball
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Helps you catch characters whose speed exceeds the standard speed.
Repeat Ball
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Used to catch Pokémon species that you have already encountered before.
Timer Ball
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Used in prolonged battles, as its catching effect increases with the time spent in the fight.
Nest Ball
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Suitable for catching low-level heroes. The lower the level of the wild Pokémon, the higher the chances of a successful catch.
Cherish Ball
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A gift edition that can be obtained at special events or contests.
Luxury Ball
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Doubles the speed at which the contained Pokémon increases its friendship level.
Dive Ball
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This Poké Ball is especially effective when catching creatures in water, underwater, and during fishing.
Dusk Ball
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Useful for catching characters at night, in complete darkness, or in dark places such as caves.
Quick Ball
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Operates on the principle of surprise and is only effective at the very beginning of a battle.
Premier Ball
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It is no different from the regular ball, except for the color. In the mobile game Pokémon GO, this item is given during raids so players can catch pets.
Net Ball
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Effective for catching water and grass Pokémon, as the item creates an energy net upon contact with the creature, capturing it.
Heal Ball
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A regular Poké Ball that instantly restores the character's health and attack after catching.
Dream Ball
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This Poké Ball can only be found in Entree Forest, located in the center of the Unova region. In this location, the ball automatically catches any character with a 100% probability.
Beast Ball
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Used to catch Ultra Beasts. It is the only model that can catch and carry them.
Category C
Safari Ball
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Developed based on Great Balls for use in the Safari Zone. Used to catch characters during Safari Games.
Park Ball
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Designed for re-catching Pokémon in Amity Square. When used, it guarantees catching all encountered characters.
Sport Ball
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Created in Johto based on Great Balls for Bug type Pokémon catching competitions.
Others
Mewtwo Ball/Clone Ball
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A Poké Ball created to catch characters for the purpose of cloning them. It first appeared in the movie "Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back". The item's purpose: to allow the caught heroes to be cloned for Mewtwo's army.
Dark Ball
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Appeared in the movie "Celebi: The Voice of the Forest" with one of Team Rocket's members. This ball gives the Pokémon doubled strength but makes the character aggressive and cruel.
Dynamax Ball
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This Ball can be found in the games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, as well as in seasons 23–24 of the series. Players receive them after catching the characters in Max Raids.
Old Ball
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An old version of the classic Poké Ball but made of wood. When a character is successfully caught, steam rises from the top. It appears in the movie "Celebi: Voice of the Forest."
R-ball
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A Poké Ball of Team Rocket, obtained from Giovanni. Inside the sphere is a monster with a dark aura.
That concludes our list. You were likely already familiar with some of the balls, while others you may have seen for the first time.
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