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Nest Ball

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Nest Ball

Poké Balls item in Pokémon Emerald.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.

Flavor Text

A BALL that works better on weaker Pokémon.

Short Effect

Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate is 3.9× for level 1 Pokémon, and drops steadily to 1× at level 30.

Effect

Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. Has a catch rate of given by `(40 - level) / 10`, where `level` is the wild Pokémon’s level, to a maximum of 3.9× for level 1 Pokémon. If the wild Pokémon’s level is higher than 30, this ball has a catch rate of 1×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.

Found or bought

Found on Route 120 and inside Team Aqua's Hideout in Lilycove. The Verdanturf Poké Mart also stocks Nest Balls, which work best on lower-level wild Pokémon.

Dive Ball

Repeat Ball

Nest Ball

Nest Ball

Poké Balls

Cost

1,000

Pocket

Poké Balls

Related

More items from the same pocket or category.

Master Ball

The best BALL that catches a Pokémon without fail.

Ultra Ball

A better BALL with a higher catch rate than a GREAT BALL.

Great Ball

A good BALL with a higher catch rate than a POKé BALL.

Poké Ball

A tool used for catching wild Pokémon.

Safari Ball

A special BALL that is used only in the SAFARI ZONE.

Net Ball

A BALL that works well on WATER- and BUG-type Pokémon.

Dive Ball

A BALL that works better on Pokémon on the ocean floor.

Repeat Ball

A BALL that works better on Pokémon caught before.

Timer Ball

A BALL that gains power in battles taking many turns.

Luxury Ball

A cozy BALL that makes Pokémon more friendly.

Premier Ball

A rare BALL made in commemoration of some event.

Games

Other games where Nest Ball appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's item page.
Ruby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlScarlet & Violet

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