Poké Ball

Poké Balls item in Pokémon Yellow.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

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

Short Effect

Tries to catch a wild Pokémon.

Effect

Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon, using a catch rate of 1×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.

Found or bought

Sold at most Poké Marts, starting in Viridian City; also found in Viridian Forest.

Great Ball

Safari Ball

Poké Ball

Poké Balls

Cost

200

Pocket

Poké Balls

More items from the same pocket or category.

Master Ball

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

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.

Safari Ball

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

Games

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

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