apricorn-balls
Lure Ball
A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon hooked by a Rod when fishing.
Ball Mechanics
Catch Rate×4
4× if used on a Pokemon encountered while fishing, 1× otherwise
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Detailed Effect
Used by trainer in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost. If the wild Pokémon was encountered by fishing, the wild Pokémon’s catch rate is 3× normal.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Town | Crystal | Kurt gives you a Lure Ball once you have cleared Team Rocket out of the Slowpoke Well, 5 tiles straight north of his front door. | ×1 | |
| Azalea Town | GoldSilver | Kurt gives a Lure Ball once you have cleared the Slowpoke Well; he waits in his house, 5 tiles straight north of the door. | ×1 | |
| Route 32 | HeartGoldSoulSilver | In the Route 32 Pokémon Center, the Apricorn Fan 1 tile north and 7 west of the exit gives you 2 Lure Balls. | ×2 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt | Azalea Town | Crystal | After the Slowpoke Well is cleared, Kurt gives you a Lure Ball in his house, 5 tiles straight north of the door. |
| Kurt | Azalea Town | Gold | Kurt waits 5 tiles straight north of his front door and hands over a Lure Ball after you clear the Slowpoke Well. |
| Kurt | Azalea Town | Silver | Kurt waits 5 tiles straight north of his front door and hands over a Lure Ball after you clear the Slowpoke Well. |
| Apricorn Fan | Route 32 | HeartGold | The Apricorn Fan stands 1 tile north and 7 west of the exit of the Route 32 Pokémon Center and gives you 2 Lure Balls. |
| Apricorn Fan | Route 32 | SoulSilver | The Apricorn Fan stands 1 tile north and 7 west of the exit of the Route 32 Pokémon Center and gives you 2 Lure Balls. |