Master Ball

Poké Balls item in Pokémon Yellow.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.

Flavor Text

The best BALL with the ultimate performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

Short Effect

Catches a wild Pokémon every time.

Effect

Used in battle : Catches a wild Pokémon without fail. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.

Gift or reward

Given by the Silph Co. president in Saffron City after you drive Team Rocket out of the building. Only one is available.

Silph Scope

Ultra Ball

Master Ball

Poké Balls

Cost

Pocket

Poké Balls

More items from the same pocket or category.

Ultra Ball

A very high-grade BALL that offers a higher Pokémon catch rate than a GREAT BALL.

Great Ball

A good, quality BALL that offers a higher Pokémon catch rate than a standard POKé BALL.

Poké Ball

A BALL thrown to catch a wild Pokémon. It is designed in a capsule style.

Safari Ball

A special BALL that is used only in the SAFARI ZONE. It is finished in a camouflage pattern.

Games

Other games where Master Ball appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's item page.

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