Ultra Ball
Poké Balls item in Pokémon GO.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
Category
Poké Balls
The Ultra Ball in Pokémon GO is an improved version of the Great Ball, used to catch Pokémon that spawn in the wild.
Ultra Ball Catch Modifier
Ultra Balls in Pokémon GO have a catch multiplier of 2x. This is higher than the 
Great Ball catch multiplier of 1.5x and the 
Poké Ball catch multiplier of 1x.
How to Get Ultra Balls
Ultra Balls are readily obtained by spinning Poké Stops and opening Gifts, but there are many ways a player can get more Ultra Balls.
- Spinning PokéStops or Gyms
- Opening a
Gift - Completing particular Field Research or Special Research tasks
- Weekly Adventure Sync rewards
- Poké Stop Showcase Rewards
- The in-game shop
Note: Ultra Balls are unlocked starting at level 20. Once a player reaches level 20, they can be obtained by spinning Poké Stops and Gyms and opening Gifts. Obtaining Ultra Balls before level 20 from certain Research Tasks and shop bundles is possible.
In the Shop
Ultra Balls are not always available in the shop. Sometimes, they appear in limited-time boxes.
Ultra Ball In-Game Screenshots
Catching a Jigglypuff with an Ultra Ball
An Ultra Ball catching a Pokémon
Poké Balls inventory
How to Use Ultra Balls
To use Ultra Balls in Pokémon GO, players must first encounter a Pokémon to catch by tapping on a Pokémon on the map or as a reward for certain Research Tasks.
Tap the Poké Ball in the bottom right and select Ultra Balls.
Throws receive grades based on how small the circle is. The smaller the circle, the better the grade, and the higher the chance the Pokémon will be caught.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
Category
Poké Balls
Medicine
Potion
A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.
Super Potion
A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 50 points.
Hyper Potion
A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 200 points.
Max Potion
A spray-type medicine that completely restores all HP of a single Pokémon.
Revive
A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also restores half of a fainted Pokémon's maximum HP.
Max Revive
A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also fully restores a fainted Pokémon's maximum HP.
Poké Balls
Poké Ball
A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball, comfortably encapsulating its target.
Great Ball
A high-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
Master Ball
The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
Premier Ball
A somewhat rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.
Beast Ball
A rare, event-exclusive Poké Ball, typically used only during Ultra Beast encounters.
Safari Ball
A ball that is extremely effective for catching Pokémon. It is only available during Pokémon GO Wild Area events.
Berries
Razz Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon, and it will be easier to catch on your next throw.
Nanab Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to calm it down, making it less erratic.
Pinap Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to make it drop more Candy.
Golden Razz Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to make it much easier to catch.
Silver Pinap Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to receive more Candy when you catch it and make it easier to catch.
Gifts
Trainer Boosts
Incense
Incense with a mysterious fragrance that lures wild Pokémon to your location for 60 minutes. Its appearance changes when attracting specific Pokémon.
Mystery Box
A mysterious old box. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.
Daily Adventure Incense
Special Incense with a mysterious fragrance that attracts wild Pokémon to your location as you move for 15 minutes. You can receive one each day at no cost.
Coin Bag
A bag of coins. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.
Star Piece
A small shard of a beautiful gem. Earns 50% more Stardust for 30 minutes.
Lucky Egg
A Lucky Egg that's filled with happiness! Earns double XP for 30 minutes.
Max Mushroom
Double the damage your Pokémon deal in Max Battles!
Lucky Trinket
A keepsake that strengthens bonds, allowing you to instantly become Lucky Friends with someone you're Great Friends or higher.
Other Items
Rare Candy
A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon's candy.
Rare Candy XL
A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon's Candy.
Rocket Radar
You can use this to track down Team GO Rocket Hideouts!
Super Rocket Radar
You can use this to track down Team GO Rocket Headquarters where their Boss might be!
Mysterious Component
When you defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt, you can get a Mysterious Component. Collect six Mysterious Components to combine them!
Shadow Shard
A mysterious shard that emanates shadow energy. Collect four to combine them into a larger gem using the Shard Refiner!
Purified Gem
A clear gem created by purifying and combining Shadow Shards. Use it to subdue enraged Shadow Raid Bosses.
Max Particle Pack
A small pack of Max Particles. Each one holds 800 Max Particles.
Poffin
A special treat for your buddy!
Incubator
A device that incubates an Egg as you walk until it is ready to hatch. Unlimited use!
Egg Incubator
A device that incubates an Egg as you walk until it is ready to hatch. Breaks after 3 uses.
Super Incubator
A more powerful Egg Incubator helps Eggs hatch quickly. Breaks after 3 uses.
Timed Incubator
An additional unlimited-use Incubator for hatching Eggs that lasts until a specified date.
Daily Adventure Incubator
A special Incubator that can only be used with the Daily Adventure Egg.
Team Medallion
A unique coin that enables a Trainer to change teams. A Team Medallion can only be purchased from the shop once per 365 days.
Gold Bottle Cap
Enables a year-long Hyper Training course where you can fully raise all of a Pokémon's stats.
Silver Bottle Cap
Enables a year-long Hyper Training course where you can fully raise one of a Pokémon's stats.
Passes
Raid Pass
Pass to join a Raid Battle. You can get a free pass at Gyms once per day if you don't already have one.
Premium Battle Pass
A Premium Battle Pass can be used to join a Raid Battle or earn premium rewards in the GO Battle League.
Remote Raid Pass
A Remote Raid Pass can be used to join a Raid Battle remotely.
Ticket
A ticket for a timed event.
GO Battle League Timed Research Pass
Grants access to GO Battle League Timed Research, allowing you to earn extra rewards by completing trainer battles.
Lures
Lure Module
A module that attracts Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes. The effect benefits other people nearby.
Glacial Lure Module
A frosty Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the cold. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Mossy Lure Module
A natural Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love mossy scents. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Magnetic Lure Module
An electronic Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that possess a magnetic field. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Rainy Lure Module
A wet Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the rain. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Golden Lure Module
A glimmering Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes. You may find Gimmighoul Coins by spinning the Photo Disc.
Key Items
TMs
Fast TM
This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Fast Attack.
Charged TM
This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Charged Attack.
Elite Fast TM
This Technical Machine lets you choose a Fast Attack to teach to a Pokémon.
Elite Charged TM
This Technical Machine lets you choose a Charged Attack to teach to a Pokémon.
Evolution Items
Sun Stone
A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It burns as red as the evening sun.
Kings Rock
A rock that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It looks like a crown.
Metal Coat
A coating that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a special metallic film.
Dragon Scale
A scale that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and inflexible.
Upgrade
A transparent device that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It was produced by Silph Co.
Sinnoh Stone
A special stone originally found in the Sinnoh region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and has a beautiful sheen.
Unova Stone
A rare stone that originates from the Unova region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is known for its intertwined black-and-white appearance.
Gimmighoul Coins
A coin with a mysterious air. It seems to have originated in the Paldea region.
Sweet Apple
A peculiar apple that can make a certain species of Pokémon evolve. It’s exceptionally sweet.
Tart Apple
A peculiar apple that can make a certain species of Pokémon evolve. It’s exceptionally tart.
Syrupy Apple
A peculiar apple that can make a certain species of Pokémon evolve. It’s exceptionally syrupy.
Other
Meteorite
This stone from space can teach Rayquaza the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent.
Zygarde Cell
Zygarde Cells can assemble and disassemble to create different forms of Zygarde. You can carry 250 Zygarde Cells at a time.
Max Particles
Max Particles can be used to participate in Max Battles or level up Max Moves.
Research Breakthrough Reward
Collect stamps to unlock Research Breakthroughs from Professor Willow!
Stardust
A resource used to power up Pokémon and trade Pokémon.
Poké Coin
Poké Coins can be used in the shop to purchase premium items.
Energy
Solar Fusion Energy
Used to fuse Necrozma and Solgaleo into Dusk Mane Necrozma. It can be found when defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma in raids.
Lunar Fusion Energy
Used to fuse Necrozma and Lunala into Dawn Wings Necrozma. It can be found when defeating Dawn Wings Necrozma in raids.
Crowned Sword Energy
Used to change Zacian into its Crowned Sword form. It can be found when defeating Crowned Sword Zacian in raids.
Crowned Shield Energy
Used to change Zamazenta into its Crowned Shield form. It can be found when defeating Crowned Shield Zamazenta in raids.
Volt Fusion Energy
Used to fuse Kyurem and Zekrom into Black Kyurem. It can be found when defeating Black Kyurem in raids.
Blaze Fusion Energy
Used to fuse Kyurem and Reshiram into White Kyurem. It can be found when defeating White Kyurem in raids.
Eggs
2 km Egg
Acquired by spinning PokéStops and Gyms.
5 km Egg
Acquired from Adventure Sync rewards or by spinning PokéStops and Gyms.
7 km Egg
Acquired by opening gifts.
10 km Egg
Acquired from Adventure Sync rewards or by spinning PokéStops and Gyms.
12 km Egg
Acquired by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders.
Daily Adventure Egg
Log in daily to recieve a Daily Adventure Egg that will reward a Pokémon and 10,000 XP after exploring 1 km.