Master Ball

Effect

Used in battle : Catches a wild Pokémon without fail. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.

Cost–

Sell–

Games13 titles

HoldableYes

Game Descriptions

Gen IIIThe best BALL that catches a POKéMON without fail.

Gen IVThe best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

Gen VThe best Ball with the ultimate level of performance. It will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

Gen VIThe best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

Gen VIIThe best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

Gen VIIIThe best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

Master Ball Price History

Game	Buy Price	Sell Price
RGBY/RBYGSC	N/A	$0
RSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASSMUSUMPESwShBDSPSVZA	N/A	N/A

Event Pokemon with Master Ball

Event	Game	Region	Period
Master Ball	BW	Japanese	November 19 to December 3, 2011February 28 to March 16, 2012
Dragon King Cup Master Ball	XY	Japanese	January 19 to March 9, 2014
The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon Master Ball	XY	Japanese	July 19 to October 15, 2014
Pokémon Scrap Master Ball	ORAS	Japanese	December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire National Pokédex guide Master Balls	ORAS	Japanese	December 5, 2014 to November 30, 2015
Japan Cup 2015 Master Ball	ORAS	Japanese	May 12 to August 1, 2015
CoroCoro Challenge Master Ball	ORAS	Japanese	October 6, 2015 to January 11, 2016
Pokémon Scrap 2016 Master Ball	XYORAS	Japanese	March 1 to August 31, 2016April 28 to August 31, 2016
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Guide Book Master Balls	USUM	Japanese	December 6, 2017 to January 31, 2019
Pokémon Global Link gift Master Ball	USUM	All	February 13 to March 29, 2018
7-Eleven Clear file Master Ball	SMUSUM	Japanese	July 10 to October 1, 2018
Japanese Pokemon Scraps Master Ball	SwSh	Japanese	November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
Pokémon Adventure 25 Master Ball	SwSh	South Korea	April 26 to September 30, 2021
The Indigo Disk Launch Master Ball	SV	All	December 14, 2023 to January 3, 2024
Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja	XYORAS	Japan	July 3, 2016July 16 to September 30, 2016

Master Ball in Spin-Off Games

Game	Description
Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!	The Master Ball card is available in Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!. Master Ball (GB2)
Pokémon GO	A Master Ball in Pokémon GO In Pokémon GO, the Master Ball was first made available on May 22, 2023. It can be used to catch any encountered Pokémon without fail. It cannot miss, as a cutscene of the Pokémon being caught is triggered when one is thrown, bypassing the usual throwing mechanic. The Master Ball is the only Poké Ball that can be selected from the player's Bag during the bonus challenge of a Raid Battle, Max Battle, or Team GO Rocket battle. It also cannot be discarded from the Bag. Using a Master Ball does not reward bonus XP for Curveball Throws or hitting the target circle. Instead, a 1,000 XP "Master Ball Throw" bonus is rewarded. [Description] Games Description GO The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods GO Complete Let's GO! Complete Master Ball Complete Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders Complete Masterwork Research: Master Ball Complete Masterwork Research: A Precious Catch Reach Level 70
Pokémon Pinball series	In Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, the Master Ball multiplies bonus points by ×4. Its effect of always guaranteeing capture is given to each Poké Ball. Sprite from Pinball Sprite from Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Pokémon Frienda	This section is missing one or more images. Please feel free to add any missing images to this section. Needed images can be uploaded to the Bulbagarden Archives. In Pokémon Frienda, after a set number of moves have been used and at least one opposing Pokémon has fainted, the player can insert ¥100 for a chance to catch all of the opposing Pokémon. A spinning wheel determines what Poké Balls are used on the Pokémon, with one of the options being a very small chance for a Master Ball.
Pokémon Pokopia	In Pokémon Pokopia, a Master Ball containing a Mewtwo appears on the rooftop of the abandoned skyscraper in Sparkling Skylands after it is completely renovated. When Ditto approaches it, Mewtwo awakens and releases itself from its Ball.
Super Smash Bros. series	The Master Ball in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS [Super Smash Bros. Brawl] In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Poké Ball trophy mentions the Master Ball, identifying it as the strongest variety of Poké Ball. [Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U] SmashWiki SmashWiki has more about this subject: Master Ball In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, the Master Ball appears as a throwing item. It functions much like the Poké Ball item, but the Master Ball summons rare and Legendary Pokémon, Zoroark, or a Goldeen. Master Ball trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS The Master Ball also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game. Trophy information NA: These valuable, powerful balls can capture any wild Pokémon. In Smash Bros., hard-to-find Pokémon often pop out of them. You can easily identify a Master Ball by the distinct purple appearance and large M on the top. A Pokémon within a Master Ball may turn the tide of battle. PAL: A rare type of Poké Ball that never fails to catch a Pokémon. Throw one in this game, and the Mythical or Legendary Pokémon inside will come to your aid. Master Balls are easy to identify due to their purple colour and the large M on them. Use one to quickly turn the tide of any battle! [Super Smash Bros. Ultimate] In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Master Ball functions the same way as it did in the previous games; summoning a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, Zoroark, or Goldeen.

Master Ball Availability by Game

Gen I

Red/BlueYellow

Gen II

Gold/SilverCrystal

Gen III

Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen

Gen IV

Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver

Gen V

Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2

Gen VI

X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Gen VII

Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee

Gen VIII

Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus

Gen IX

Scarlet/Violet

Master Ball in Other Languages

	Language	Name
🇯🇵	Japanese (Kana)	マスターボール
🇰🇷	Korean	마스터볼
🇹🇼	Chinese (Traditional)	大師球
🇫🇷	French	Master Ball
🇩🇪	German	Meisterball
🇪🇸	Spanish	Master Ball
🇮🇹	Italian	Master Ball
🇯🇵	Japanese (Kanji)	マスターボール
🇨🇳	Chinese (Simplified)	大师球

Related Items (Poke Balls)

Item	Cost	Description
Ultra Ball	$800	Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate is 2×.
Great Ball	$600	Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate is 1.5×.
Poke Ball	$200	Tries to catch a wild Pokémon.
Safari Ball	–	Tries to catch a wild Pokémon in the Great Marsh or Safari Zone. Success rate is 1.5×.
Park Ball	–	Catches Pokémon in the Pal Park every time.
Sport Ball	$300	Tries to catch a Pokémon in the Bug-Catching contest in National Park. (Gen II: Park Ball)
Laheavy Ball	–	Doesn't fly far, but is more effective if the Pokémon hasn't noticed the player.
Laleaden Ball	–	Upgraded version of the Heavy Ball. Doesn't fly far, but is more effective if the Pokémon hasn't noticed the player.
Lagigaton Ball	–	Upgraded version of the Leaden Ball. Doesn't fly far, but is more effective if the Pokémon hasn't noticed the player.
Lafeather Ball	–	Can be thrown further than a regular Poké Ball. Is more effective for catching Pokémon that fly high in the air.