Ultra Ball

Poké Balls item in Pokémon Yellow.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

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

Short Effect

Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate is 2×.

Effect

Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon, using a catch rate of 2×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.

Found or bought

Sold at Poké Marts from Fuchsia City onward and at the Indigo Plateau, with copies found in Victory Road, the Seafoam Islands, and Cerulean Cave.

Master Ball

Great Ball

Ultra Ball

Poké Balls

Cost

1,200

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.

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 Ultra Ball appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's item page.

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