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The '''Master Ball''' (マスターボール Master Ball) is the best and rarest ball available in any game. It has a two-shade purple top forming two brighter purple circles on the sides of the top, as well as the letter "M" printed on the top. The Master Ball is guaranteed to capture any wild Pokemon without fail, completely ignoring the capture system as a whole. Players should be quiet about using the Master Ball, as in most scenarios, there will only be 1 Master Ball at the player's disposal.
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The '''Master Ball''' (マスターボール Master Ball) is the best and rarest ball available in any game. It has a two-shade purple top forming two brighter purple circles on the sides of the top, as well as the letter "M" printed on the top. The Master Ball has a 100% chance to catch any Pokémon, no matter what the circumstances and could be described best as "the ball that never fails".
 
   
It was originally manufactured by [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]], but only a few were produced before [[Team Rocket]] tried to steal them. Since then, they have been discontinued. From then on, the few remaining prototypes were only given to accomplished Pokémon researchers.
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It was originally manufactured by [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]], but only a few were produced, as [[Team Rocket]] hijacked the building and attempted to steal them. Due to this, the Master Ball as a whole was discontinued
   
Only one can be found during the course of the story in each game. However, starting from [[Generation II]], additional Master Balls can be won, albeit very rarely, from the in-game [[Lottery]]. More can also be gained by trading a Pokémon holding a Master Ball from another game. It is possible to get 450 master balls without hacking.
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Only one can be found during the course of the story in each game. However, starting from Generation II, additional Master Balls can be won, albeit very rarely, from the in-game [[Lottery]] if the player has the '''exact''' number. More can also be gained by trading a Pokémon holding a Master Ball from another game. It is possible to get up to 450 Master Balls without hacking.
   
== Locations ==
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==Locations==
Generation I:
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===[[Generation I]]===
*Red/Blue/Green/Yellow: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating [[Giovanni]] in [[Saffron City]].
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*[[Pokémon Red & Blue Version|Red/Blue]]/[[Pokémon Red & Green Version|Green]]/[[Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition|Yellow]]: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating [[Giovanni (game)|Giovanni]] in Saffron City.
   
Generation II:
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===[[Generation II]]===
*Gold/Silver: Given by [[Professor Elm]] after getting the [[Dragon Fang]] from the [[Dragon's Den]].
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*[[Pokémon Gold & Silver Version|Gold/Silver]]: Given by [[Professor Elm]] after getting the [[Dragon Fang]] from the [[Dragon's Den]].
*Crystal: Given by Professor Elm after answering the Elder's test at the Dragon's Den.
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*[[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]]: Given by Professor Elm after answering the Elder's test at the Dragon's Den.
   
Generation III:
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===[[Generation III]]===
*Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald: Found in a room of the [[Magma Hideout]] (Ruby)/ [[Aqua Hideout]] (Sapphire and Emerald) between 2 [[Electrode]] and a [[Nugget]].
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*[[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Version|Ruby/Sapphire]]/[[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]]: Found in a room of the [[Magma Hideout]] (Ruby)/ [[Aqua Hideout]] (Sapphire and Emerald) between 2 [[Electrode]] and a [[Nugget]]{{Tt|*|Inaccessible if not found before capturing Groudon/Kyogre}}.
*FireRed/LeafGreen: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating Giovanni in Saffron City.
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*[[Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Version|FireRed/LeafGreen]]: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating Giovanni in Saffron City.
   
Generation IV:
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===[[Generation IV]]===
*Diamond/Pearl/Platinum: Given by [[Cyrus]] after defeating him at [[Team Galactic's HQ]].
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*[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Version|Diamond/Pearl]]/[[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]]: Given by [[Cyrus]] after defeating him at [[Team Galactic's HQ]].
*HeartGold/SoulSilver:Given by Professor Elm after answering the Elder's test at the Dragon's Den.
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*[[Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Version|HeartGold/SoulSilver]]: Given by Professor Elm after answering the Elder's test at the Dragon's Den.
   
Generation V:
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===[[Generation V]]===
*Black/White: Given by [[Professor Juniper]] after defeating [[Iris]]/[[Drayden]] in [[Opelucid City]]; Trade 50 Pokémon through the GTS.
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*[[Pokémon Black & White Version|Black/White]]: Given by [[Professor Juniper]] after defeating [[Iris (game)|Iris]]/[[Drayden]] in [[Opelucid City]]; Trade 50 Pokémon through the GTS.
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*[[Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Version|Black 2/White 2]]: Given by [[Professor Juniper]] in [[Mistralton City]]; Defeat [[Colress]] on the [[Plasma Frigate]] after defeating the [[Elite Four]]; can be won from [[Join Avenue]]'s Raffle Shops.
   
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===[[Generation VI]]===
== Trivia ==
 
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*[[Pokémon X & Y|X and Y]]: Reward by the manager of the [[Poké Ball Factory]] after defeating a [[Team Flare]] Grunt and [[Mable]].
* It can catch any Pokémon without fail.
 
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* [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire]]: Found in a room of the [[Magma Hideout]] (Omega Ruby) or [[Aqua Hideout]] (Alpha Sapphire) between 2 [[Electrode]] and a [[Nugget]].{{Tt|*|Inaccessible if not found before capturing Groudon/Kyogre}}
* It is considered the most powerful Poké Ball.
 
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* The Generation V games are so far the only ones where it is possible to get more than 1 Master Ball without winning it from an in-game Lottery corner.
 
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==Super Smash Bros. series==
* Although it is widely believed there is a 100% chance of catching the Pokemon, this is not actually true. There is a 1 in 65536 chance that it will not work. However, this is more than 99.999..%, and in the course of a game, it is utterly improbable that the Master Ball will fail. However, you cannot catch ghosts in the [[Pokemon Tower]] in [[Lavender Town]], [[Black Kyurem]] ([[Black 2]]) and [[White Kyurem]] ([[White 2]]).
 
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The Master Ball was introduced as a new item in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as a second item from the ''Pokémon'' series, it almost always opens up Rare and [[Legendary Pokémon]], except on rare occasions when the Master Ball will release a [[Goldeen]] (which only uses [[Splash]]) instead of a Legendary Pokémon. It is a very powerful item to use, as the Pokémon obtained can aid the player character.
*Though production of it is believed to have been discontinued by Silph Co following Giovanni's and Team Rocket's attempted takeover, given its appearence in other games it is more likely that the company still produces a limited number of Master Balls for use mainly by Pokemon researchers (like Prof. Oak and Prof. Elm), high ranking members of the Pokemon League (such as the Elite Four and League Champion), those given away as Lottery Prizes, and possibly some for use by Silph employees. It is also possible and likely that due to their capture rate their production and distribution is monitored and regulated by Pokemon League.
 
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==Trivia==
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*This ball completely ignores the capture system that regular Poké Balls follow, as the ball will always capture the Pokémon.
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*Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the only games where more than one Master Ball can be obtained without using the Lottery or trading Pokémon equipped with one; this is because Professor Juniper awards the player with one in Mistralton City, and a Master Ball can be obtained from defeating Colress (on the Plasma Frigate) after the main story narrative.
 
*Though production of it is believed to have been discontinued by Silph Co. following Giovanni's and Team Rocket's attempted takeover, given its appearance in other games it is more likely that the company still produces a limited number of Master Balls for use mainly by Pokémon researchers (like [[Professor Oak]] and Professor Elm), high-ranking members of the Pokémon League (such as the Elite Four and League Champion), those given away as Lottery Prizes, and possibly some for use by Silph employees. It is also possible and likely that due to their capture rate, their production and distribution is monitored and regulated by Pokémon League. Given Cyrus having a Master Ball in his possession, it is likely that a few may have made their way into the hands of criminals, via either theft or purchased on the [[wikipedia:Black market|black market]].
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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== See also ==
 
* [[Poké Ball]]
 
   
 
{{Poké Ball}}
 
{{Poké Ball}}
 
[[Category:Items]]
 
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Pokéballs]]
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[[Category:Generation I Items]]

Revision as of 18:22, 23 February 2015

Template:BallIteminfobox The Master Ball (マスターボール Master Ball) is the best and rarest ball available in any game. It has a two-shade purple top forming two brighter purple circles on the sides of the top, as well as the letter "M" printed on the top. The Master Ball is guaranteed to capture any wild Pokemon without fail, completely ignoring the capture system as a whole. Players should be quiet about using the Master Ball, as in most scenarios, there will only be 1 Master Ball at the player's disposal.

It was originally manufactured by Silph Co. in Saffron City, but only a few were produced, as Team Rocket hijacked the building and attempted to steal them. Due to this, the Master Ball as a whole was discontinued

Only one can be found during the course of the story in each game. However, starting from Generation II, additional Master Balls can be won, albeit very rarely, from the in-game Lottery if the player has the exact number. More can also be gained by trading a Pokémon holding a Master Ball from another game. It is possible to get up to 450 Master Balls without hacking.

Locations

Generation I

  • Red/Blue/Green/Yellow: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating Giovanni in Saffron City.

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Super Smash Bros. series

The Master Ball was introduced as a new item in the Super Smash Bros. series in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U as a second item from the Pokémon series, it almost always opens up Rare and Legendary Pokémon, except on rare occasions when the Master Ball will release a Goldeen (which only uses Splash) instead of a Legendary Pokémon. It is a very powerful item to use, as the Pokémon obtained can aid the player character.

Trivia

  • This ball completely ignores the capture system that regular Poké Balls follow, as the ball will always capture the Pokémon.
  • Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the only games where more than one Master Ball can be obtained without using the Lottery or trading Pokémon equipped with one; this is because Professor Juniper awards the player with one in Mistralton City, and a Master Ball can be obtained from defeating Colress (on the Plasma Frigate) after the main story narrative.
  • Though production of it is believed to have been discontinued by Silph Co. following Giovanni's and Team Rocket's attempted takeover, given its appearance in other games it is more likely that the company still produces a limited number of Master Balls for use mainly by Pokémon researchers (like Professor Oak and Professor Elm), high-ranking members of the Pokémon League (such as the Elite Four and League Champion), those given away as Lottery Prizes, and possibly some for use by Silph employees. It is also possible and likely that due to their capture rate, their production and distribution is monitored and regulated by Pokémon League. Given Cyrus having a Master Ball in his possession, it is likely that a few may have made their way into the hands of criminals, via either theft or purchased on the black market.

Gallery

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