Great Ball
Summary
Great Ball is a type of Poké Ball that offers a higher success rate of capturing wild Pokémon compared to a standard Poké Ball. Specifically, it has a 1.5× catch rate modifier, making it more effective for capturing Pokémon that are moderately difficult to catch. The Great Ball is often considered a mid-tier option, positioned between the basic Poké Ball and the more advanced Ultra Ball in terms of effectiveness.
Some key details and interesting facts about the Great Ball include:
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Design: The Great Ball is easily recognizable by its blue color with red accents, distinguishing it from the classic red and white design of the standard Poké Ball.
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Availability: In most Pokémon games, Great Balls become available for purchase after the player has obtained a few Gym Badges, reflecting the progression of the game's difficulty.
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Cost: Typically, a Great Ball is more expensive than a standard Poké Ball but less costly than an Ultra Ball, striking a
Effect
Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon, using a catch rate of 1.5×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.
Short Effect: Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate is 1.5×.
Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon, using a catch rate of 1.5×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.
Game Descriptions
Item Details
- Cost 600
- Category Standard Balls
- Attributes
Game Appearances
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 3 |
| Generation IV | 3 |
| Generation V | 3 |
| Generation VI | 3 |
| Generation VII | 3 |
| Generation VIII | 3 |