Great Ball in Pokémon Sword & Shield
An item from the Poké Balls pocket in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
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A good, high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a standard Poké Ball.
Short Effect
Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate is 1.5×.
Effect
Used in battle: Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon, using a catch rate of 1.5×. 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
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Found on Route 2, in Motostoke, and around the Galar Mine early on. After your first Gym Badge, every Poké Mart sells them.
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