Fast Ball in Pokémon Sword & Shield
An item from the Poké Balls pocket in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.
Short Effect
4× effectiveness on Pokémon with 100 or greater base speed. (Gen II: Roaming or Fleeing Pokémon). Made from a White Apricorn.
Effect
Used by a trainer in battle: Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. If the wild Pokémon’s base speed is 100 or more, its catch rate is 4× normal. If thrown in a Trainer battle, the Trainer bats it away; the turn is wasted but the Ball is returned rather than consumed.
Where to Find
Gift or reward
Earned as a Rotom Rally reward in the Wild Area. After the story, the Ball Guy can also hand one out at random for clearing the Champion Cup.
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