Ball-Fetch

Ball Fetch is a unique Ability introduced in Generation VIII and is exclusive to the Pokémon Yamper and its evolution, Boltund. This Ability showcases an endearing and practical mechanic revolving around thrown balls during battles. Here’s a detailed breakdown of Ball Fetch and its effects:

Effects:

• Battle Mechanics:
• When a Pokémon with Ball Fetch is not holding any item, if the player throws a Poké Ball (but not a Master Ball) and fails to capture the wild Pokémon, Ball Fetch will automatically retrieve the first Poké Ball used and place it in the user's inventory.
• The Ability activates only once per battle and does not work if the Pokémon already has an item.

Interesting Facts:

• Competitiveness: Ball Fetch is mostly a utility Ability, offering no direct combat enhancement but providing a secondary benefit during wild encounters, particularly in saving Poké Balls when trying to capture difficult or rare Pokémon.

• Strategic Gameplay: Players can leverage Ball