Friend Ball in Pokémon Sword & Shield
An item from the Poké Balls pocket in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Item details
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Flavor Text
A strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.
Short Effect
1× catch multiplier; caught Pokémon begin with 150 friendship.
Effect
In Sword and Shield, has a 1× catch multiplier and sets a caught Pokémon’s initial friendship to 150. The effect does not apply to Pokémon hatched in a Friend Ball.
Where to Find
Gift or reward
A gift from the Ball Guy at Turffield Stadium. Post-game, he may also award one at random for winning the Champion Cup.
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