Nest Ball
Effect
Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. Has a catch rate of given by `(40 - level) / 10`, where `level` is the wild Pokémon’s level, to a maximum of 3.9× for level 1 Pokémon. If the wild Pokémon’s level is higher than 30, this ball has a catch rate of 1×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.
Cost$1,000
Sell$500
Games13 titles
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIA BALL that works better on weaker POKéMON.
Gen IVA somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
Gen VA somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on weaker Pokémon in the wild.
Gen VIA somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective the lower the level of the wild Pokémon.
Gen VIIA somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective the lower the level of the wild Pokémon.
Gen VIIIA somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective the lower the level of the wild Pokémon.
Nest Ball Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| RSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASSMUSUMSwShBDSP | $1,000 | $500 |
| SVZA | $1,000 | $250 |
Nest 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
Nest Ball in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | ネストボール |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 네스트볼 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 巢穴球 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Faiblo Ball |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Nestball |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Nido Ball |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Minor Ball |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | ネストボール |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 巢穴球 |