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 |