Master Ball
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Catches a wild Pokémon every time.
"The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail."
Category
Poké Balls
Cost
Not for sale
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Master Ball do in Pokémon?
Catches a wild Pokémon every time. "The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail."
How do you get Master Ball in Pokémon?
Master Ball cannot be purchased at any Pokémon shop — it is typically obtained as a reward or found during your adventure.
What category is Master Ball?
Master Ball is a Poké Balls item in the Pokémon games.
Can a Pokémon hold Master Ball?
Yes, Master Ball is a holdable item. A Pokémon can hold it during battles for a passive effect.
What is Master Ball's catch rate?
Catches a wild Pokémon every time.
How to Obtain
Silph Co. (after defeating Giovanni)
New Bark Town — Prof. Elm (after earning all 8 Johto Badges)
Team Magma Hideout
Team Aqua Hideout
Veilstone City — Team Galactic HQ (after defeating Cyrus)
Opelucid City — Prof. Juniper (after all 8 Unova Badges); Mistralton City (Xtransceiver with 50 people)
Humilau City — Prof. Juniper (first visit); Plasma Frigate (after Hall of Fame + defeating Colress)
Poké Ball Factory (after rescuing factory president from Team Flare)
Aether Paradise — Gladion (gift)
Wedgehurst — Prof. Magnolia (after Hall of Fame); Crown Tundra — Peony's Lodge (Peony gift)
Mesagoza — Director Clavell (after first playthrough); Blueberry Academy — Drayton (gift); Complete Blueberry Pokédex (Rotom Phone app reward)
Pokémon Research Lab — Perrin (after reaching Survey Level 49)
Lottery (exact Trainer ID match) — location varies by game: Radio Tower (GSC/HGSS), Lilycove Dept. Store (RSE/ORAS), Jubilife TV (DPPt/BDSP), ID Lottery Corner (XY), Alola Tourist Info (SMUSUM), Pokémon Center (SwSh)
Join Avenue Raffle Shop (1st prize)
Festival Plaza — La Fête Fantasma (chance)
Cerulean Cave B2F (hidden item, respawns after steps)
Item Printer (rare Poké Ball chance)
ZA Summit Battles ∞ (reward, probability drop)
Mythical Pokémon Capture Challenge event
Internet gift distribution
Appears In
Trivia & Notes
- •Catch rate modifier is ×255 — a guaranteed catch on any wild Pokémon regardless of HP, status, or species.
- •Master Ball inheritance is blocked from Generation VI onward: breeding with a Master Ball produces offspring holding a regular Poké Ball.
- •The Master Ball was the first Poké Ball with a unique throw animation — a ring of stars appears in Generation II, before other Poké Balls gained distinct animations in Generation III.
