Ultra Ball
Effect
Used in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon, using a catch rate of 2×. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.
Cost$800
Sell$400
Games13 titles
PickupLv. NaN+
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIA better BALL with a higher catch rate than a GREAT BALL.
Gen IVAn ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
Gen VAn ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokémon catch rate than a Great Ball.
Gen VIAn ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.
Gen VIIAn ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.
Gen VIIIAn ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.
Ultra Ball Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| RGBY/RBYGSCRSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASBDSP | $1,200 | $600 |
| SMUSUMSwSh | $800 | $400 |
| PE | $500 | $250 |
| SV | $800 | $200 |
| ZA | $600 | $150 |
Event Pokemon with Ultra Ball
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese 7-11 Onigiri Balls | SV | Japan | November 18, 2022 to January 10, 2023 |
Ultra Ball in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon GO | Ultra Balls can be used during wild Pokémon encounters to attempt to capture a wild Pokémon with a catch rate modifier of 2×. [Description] Games Description GO An ultra-performance ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball. [Acquisition] The player is awarded Ultra Balls for leveling up to any level starting from 20. They may also be obtained by completing certain Special Research tasks. Ultra Balls can also be repeatably obtained by Spinning the Photo Disc of PokéStops or Gyms (Lv. 20+) Opening a Gift (Lv. 20+) Field Research Ultra Balls are also sometimes available in limited-time boxes sold in the Shop. |
| Pokémon Pinball series | In Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, the Ultra Ball multiplies bonus points by ×3. [Gallery] 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 an Ultra Ball. |
Ultra 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
Ultra Ball in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | ハイパーボール |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 하이퍼볼 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 高級球 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Hyper Ball |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Hyperball |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Ultra Ball |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Ultra Ball |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | ハイパーボール |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 高级球 |
Ultra Ball via Pickup Ability
| Gen | Game | Level Range | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | RS | Lv. all | 10% |
| III | Emerald | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| III | XD | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| IV | DPPt | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| IV | HGSS | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| V | BW/B2W2 | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| VI | XY | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| VI | ORAS | Lv. 1-10 | 4% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 30% | ||
| VII | SM/USUM | Lv. 1-10 | 3% |
| Lv. 11-20 | 3% | ||
| Lv. 21-30 | 5% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 5% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 20% |