Lure 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 is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a rod while out fishing.
Short Effect
4× effectiveness for Pokémon encountered while fishing; 1× otherwise.
Effect
Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. In Sword and Shield, its Ball multiplier is 4× if the Pokémon was encountered while fishing and 1× otherwise. 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
A gift from the Ball Guy at Hulbury Stadium. After the story, he can also hand one out at random for clearing the Champion Cup.
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