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Poké Ball
A tool used for catching wild POKéMON.
Ball Mechanics
Catch Rate×1
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Detailed 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.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet Town | FireRedLeafGreen | In his lab, Oak gives 5 Poké Balls if you have none and no Pokémon caught, after beating Blue on Route 22 or facing him in Cerulean. | ×5 | |
| Pallet Town | FireRedLeafGreen | Oak gives you 5 Poké Balls in his lab, 9 tiles north of the door, along with the Pokédex when you hand in his parcel. | ×5 | |
| Pewter City | FireRedLeafGreen | At Pewter City's northwest corner, a hidden Poké Ball lies in the grass 11 tiles west and 3 north of the Museum door; the Itemfinder helps. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Viridian Forest | FireRedLeafGreen | A Poké Ball waits in a grassy dead end on the far west side, northwest of the south entrance and 32 tiles below the north entrance. | ×1 | |
| Granite Cave | Emerald | B1F: A Poké Ball lies in an item ball 11 tiles straight east of the entrance to 1F. | ×1 | |
| Route 104 | EmeraldRubySapphire | A Poké Ball lies on the ground 11 tiles south and 3 west of the Petalburg Woods entrance. | ×1 | |
| Route 104 | Emerald | A hidden Poké Ball lies 9 tiles north and 2 west of the Pretty Petal Flower Shop's entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 106 | Emerald | A hidden Poké Ball lies 5 tiles north and 7 west of the Granite Cave 1F entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 110 | Emerald | A hidden Poké Ball lies 19 tiles south and 11 west of the Seaside Cycling Road north entrance; use the Itemfinder. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Lilycove City | Emerald | A hidden Poké Ball lies in Lilycove City, 16 tiles south and 9 east of the House 2 entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Littleroot Town | Emerald | In Prof. Birch's Lab, rival Brendan gives a player who chose May 5 Poké Balls when Birch hands over the Pokédex after the Route 103 battle. | ×5 | |
| Littleroot Town | Emerald | In Prof. Birch's Lab, rival May gives a player who chose Brendan 5 Poké Balls when Birch hands over the Pokédex after the Route 103 battle. | ×5 | |
| Petalburg Woods | Emerald | A hidden Poké Ball is buried in Petalburg Woods, 14 tiles south and 10 west of the Route 104 entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Rusturf Tunnel | Emerald | A Poké Ball lies in Rusturf Tunnel, 9 tiles north and 1 west of the Route 116 entrance. | ×1 | |
| Granite Cave | RubySapphire | B1F: A Poké Ball sits on the floor 11 tiles east of the entrance to Granite Cave 1F, on the same row. | ×1 | |
| Route 104 | RubySapphire | A hidden Poké Ball lies 9 tiles north and 2 west of Pretty Petal Flower Shop's door; use the Itemfinder. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 106 | RubySapphire | A hidden Poké Ball lies 7 tiles west and 5 north of the Granite Cave 1F entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 110 | RubySapphire | A hidden Poké Ball lies 19 tiles south and 11 west of the Cycling Road north entrance; use the Itemfinder. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Lilycove City | RubySapphire | A hidden Poké Ball lies 16 tiles south and 9 east of the House 2 entrance; the Itemfinder finds it. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Littleroot Town | RubySapphire | In Prof. Birch's Lab, Brendan, the rival of a player who chose May, hands you 5 Poké Balls. | ×5 | |
| Littleroot Town | RubySapphire | In Prof. Birch's Lab, May, the rival of a player who chose Brendan, hands you 5 Poké Balls. | ×5 | |
| Petalburg Woods | RubySapphire | A hidden Poké Ball lies near the west edge of Petalburg Woods, 14 tiles south and 10 west of the Route 104 entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Rusturf Tunnel | RubySapphire | A Poké Ball lies 9 tiles north and 1 west of the Route 116 entrance to Rusturf Tunnel. | ×1 | |
| Pallet Town | RedBlueYellow | Prof. Oak, 9 tiles straight north of the Lab door, gives you 5 Poké Balls if you beat your rival in the first Route 22 battle and have none. | ×5 | |
| Viridian Forest | RedBlue | A Poké Ball lies by the west edge, 16 tiles north and 14 west of the South Gate entrance. | ×1 | |
| Viridian Forest | Yellow | A Poké Ball lies at the forest's west edge, 14 tiles west and 16 north of the south gate entrance. | ×1 | |
| Route 31 | Crystal | A Poké Ball lies 8 tiles south and 15 east of the Violet gate entrance. | ×1 | |
| Route 44 | Crystal | Fisherman Wilton stands 21 tiles west and 4 north of the Ice Path entrance; once you have his number, he may call with a Poké Ball. | ×1 | RECURRING |
| New Bark Town | CrystalGold | 2F: Mom buys a Poké Ball for ₽180, one of 5 random picks, whenever your savings hit an exact multiple of ₽2,300, and sends it to your PC. | ×1 | RECURRING |
| New Bark Town | Crystal | Elm's Aide hands over 5 Poké Balls as you head out after giving Prof. Elm the Mystery Egg, 3 tiles straight north of the lab entrance. | ×5 | |
| Route 31 | Gold | A Poké Ball sits 8 tiles south and 13 west of the mouth of Dark Cave. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Oak | Pallet Town | FireRed | Oak stands by the starter table in his lab, 9 tiles north of the door, and gives you 5 Poké Balls and the Pokédex for his parcel. |
| Prof. Oak | Pallet Town | LeafGreen | Oak stands by the starter table in his lab, 9 tiles north of the door, and gives you 5 Poké Balls and the Pokédex for his parcel. |
| Prof. Oak | Pallet Town | Red | Prof. Oak, 9 tiles straight north of the Lab's door, hands over 5 Poké Balls after the Route 22 rival battle if you have none. |
| Prof. Oak | Pallet Town | Blue | Prof. Oak, 9 tiles straight north of the Lab's door, hands over 5 Poké Balls after the Route 22 rival battle if you have none. |
| Prof. Oak | Pallet Town | Yellow | Prof. Oak, 9 tiles straight north of the lab door, gives you 5 Poké Balls once you beat your rival on Route 22, if you have none. |
| Fisherman Wilton | Route 44 | Crystal | Fisherman Wilton stands 21 tiles west and 4 north of the Ice Path entrance; once you have his number, he may call with a Poké Ball. |
| Lyra or Ethan | Route 29 | HeartGold | Once you deliver the Mystery Egg, your friend waits 3 tiles south and 1 west of the Route 29 signpost to show a catch and give 5 Poké Balls. |
| Fisherman Wilton | Route 44 | HeartGold | Fisherman Wilton, 8 tiles west and 1 south of Poké Maniac Zach, may phone once you have his number to save you a Poké, Great or Ultra Ball. |
| Lyra or Ethan | Route 29 | SoulSilver | Once you deliver the Mystery Egg, your friend waits 3 tiles south and 1 west of the Route 29 signpost to show a catch and give 5 Poké Balls. |
| Fisherman Wilton | Route 44 | SoulSilver | Fisherman Wilton, 8 tiles west and 1 south of Poké Maniac Zach, may phone once you have his number to save you a Poké, Great or Ultra Ball. |
| Dawn or Lucas | Route 202 | Diamond | Your friend comes up as you pass 3 tiles west of the southern Route 202 signpost and gives 5 Poké Balls once you have told your mom. |
| Dawn or Lucas | Route 202 | Pearl | Your friend comes up as you pass 3 tiles west of the southern Route 202 signpost and gives 5 Poké Balls once you have told your mom. |
Available in Shops
Cerulean City Poké Mart
Cerulean CityFireRedLeafGreen
₽200
Pewter City Poké Mart
Pewter CityFireRedLeafGreen
₽200
Vermilion City Poké Mart
Vermilion CityFireRedLeafGreen
₽200
Viridian City Poké Mart
Viridian CityFireRedLeafGreen
₽200
Lilycove Dept. Store 2F (Poké Balls and Status Heals)
Lilycove CityEmeraldRuby
₽200
Mauville City Poké Mart
Mauville CityEmeraldRuby
₽200
Oldale Town Poké Mart (After Receiving the Pokédex)
Oldale TownEmeraldRuby
₽200
Petalburg City Poké Mart (Initial Stock)
Petalburg CityEmeraldRuby
₽200
Petalburg City Poké Mart (After Four Badges)
Petalburg CityEmerald
₽200
Rustboro City Poké Mart (Initial Stock)
Rustboro CityEmerald
₽200
Rustboro City Poké Mart (After Receiving the Repeat Ball)
Rustboro CityEmerald
₽200
Slateport City Poké Mart
Slateport CityEmerald
₽200