Balls are items (but they have their own pocket in the bag) that you can catch Pokémon with. They are very vital to the game, because you will need it to catch Pokémon for your journey. It starts with Poké Ball, to Master Balls, which are very rare and will always catch any Pokémon.
Your first ball will be when you go back to Elm's Lab, (after seeing your rival) where his lowest assistant will walk over to you (like he did when you got a potion from him) and give you a Poké Ball. Once you receive the last gym battle (beating Clair and getting the badge in the cave), Professor Elm will call you over the PokéGear and tell you he has something for you. Fly over to his lab to receive a Master Ball.
Poké Ball List
Normal Poké Balls
| Name | Description | Catch Rate | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poké Ball | The regular and most common Ball. | 1 x | 200
|
100
|
| Great Ball | This Ball is better than the regular Ball, and can catch Pokémon better. | 1.5 x | 600
|
300
|
| Park Ball | This Ball is given to you on the National Park event. | 1.5 x | -- | -- |
| Ultra Ball | This Ball is the best general Ball available on the store. | 2 x | 1200
|
600
|
| Master Ball | The ultimate Ball. Will catch any Pokémon without failing. | 255 x | -- | 0
|
Special Balls
| Name | Effect | Catch Rate | Obtained From | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level Ball | Catch rate increases with the level ratio between your Pokémon and the opponent's | If your level is higher than opponent's: 2x If your level is 2 times or more than your opponent's: 4x |
Red Apricorn | 500
|
| Lure Ball | Works better if the Pokémon was hooked using a rod. | 3x if Pokémon was hooked using a rod. | Blue Apricorn | |
| Moon Ball | Works better if the Pokémon can evolve using a Moon Stone. | 4x is the Pokémon can evolve using a Moon Stone. | Yellow Apricorn | |
| Friend Ball | A Pokémon captured with this Ball will have a happiness value of 200. | 1x | Green Apricorn | |
| Fast Ball | Works well if the Pokémon can flee. List of Pokémon who flee: Abra, Natu, Magnemite, Grimer, Tangela, Mr. Mime, Eevee, Porygon, Dratini, Dragonair, Entei, Suicune and Raikou. |
4x if the Pokémon is from the list above. | White Apricorn | |
| Heavy Ball | The heavier the Pokémon, the higher the catch rate | If the Pokémon weight is:
|
Black Apricorn | |
| Love Ball | Higher catch rate if your Pokémon and the wild Pokémon are opposite in genders. | 8x if the Pokémon are in opposite genders. | Pink Apricorn |