Master Ball
Summary
Master Ball is a unique and highly sought-after item in the Pokémon series, known primarily for its 100% capture rate. Unlike other Poké Balls, the Master Ball guarantees a successful catch regardless of the opponent's level, HP, status condition, or catch rate, making it invaluable for capturing Legendary or otherwise hard-to-catch Pokémon.
Effects and Usage
- Guaranteed Capture: The primary effect of the Master Ball is to ensure a guaranteed capture of any wild Pokémon, making it an essential item for Trainers aiming to capture Legendary Pokémon or rare roaming Pokémon that are notoriously difficult to catch.
- Finite Availability: Most Pokémon games only provide players with one Master Ball during their main storyline, typically given by an NPC such as the game's Professor or the CEO of a significant in-game corporation like Silph Co. in Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow or Mr. Pokémon in Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal. As a result, players often save their Master Ball for extremely rare encounters
Effect
Used in battle : Catches a wild Pokémon without fail. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.
Short Effect: Catches a wild Pokémon every time.
Used in battle : Catches a wild Pokémon without fail. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.
Game Descriptions
Item Details
- Cost 0
- Category Standard Balls
- Attributes
Game Appearances
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 1 |
| Generation IV | 1 |
| Generation V | 1 |
| Generation VI | 1 |
| Generation VII | 1 |
| Generation VIII | 1 |
Trading Cards
Created by Keiji Kinebuchi for the Power Keepers set.
Created by 5ban Graphics for the Plasma Blast set.
Created by Keiji Kinebuchi for the Deoxys set.
Created by Keiji Kinebuchi for the Delta Species set.
Created by Keiji Kinebuchi for the Gym Challenge set.
Created by Keiji Kinebuchi for the Expedition Base Set set.
Created by Studio Bora Inc. for the Temporal Forces set.