Sport Ball

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Summary

Sport Ball is a special type of Poké Ball used exclusively within the confines of the National Park’s Bug-Catching Contest in the Pokémon series. The Sport Ball has a unique purpose and is not available for regular purchase or use outside the contest context.

Effects:

  • The Sport Ball is designed to function within the Bug-Catching Contest to capture Bug-type Pokémon.
  • It has an increased catch rate specifically for the contest, making it easier to catch Bug-type Pokémon compared to standard Poké Balls within this event.

Interesting Facts:

  • Locale-Specific Usage: The Sport Ball can only be used during the Bug-Catching Contest, an event that occurs on specific days in the National Park in the Johto region (appearing in games like Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, and their remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver).
  • Catch Rate: The exact catch rate of the Sport Ball during the contest is generally higher than a regular Poké Ball, though not as

Effect

Used by a trainer in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. The wild Pokémon’s catch rate is 1.5× normal.

Short Effect: Tries to catch a Pokémon in the Bug-Catching contest in National Park. (Gen II: Park Ball)

Used by a trainer in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. The wild Pokémon’s catch rate is 1.5× normal.

Game Descriptions

A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball for the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball that is used during the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball that is used during the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball that is used during the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball that is used during the Bug-Catching Contest.

A special Poké Ball that was used during the Bug-Catching Contest in the Johto region.

Item Details

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