Smoke Ball is an item in the Pokémon series that grants the holder the ability to flee from any wild Pokémon battle without fail, regardless of the opposing Pokémon's Speed or trapping moves and abilities. This utility makes it particularly valuable for trainers who wish to avoid unwanted encounters while traversing areas with high-level or hazardous wild Pokémon.
Effects: - Guarantees successful escape from any wild Pokémon battle. - Negates effects of abilities and moves that typically prevent escape, such as Arena Trap, Shadow Tag, and moves like Mean Look and Block.
Interesting Facts: - Smoke Ball does not affect Trainer battles; its escape mechanic is solely for wild encounters. - In competitive play, Smoke Ball is rarely used since it has no practical effect in battles against other players. - Introduced in Generation II (Pokémon Gold and Silver), the item has remained available in subsequent games. - The flavor text in various games often refers to it as a mysterious or shadowy item, occasionally noting its peculiar
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