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| name = Master Ball
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|image = Master Ball Artwork.png
| backcolor = purple
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|gen = I
| textcolor = white
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|type = Poké Ball
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|catchrate = 225
| image = [[File:Master Ball Artwork.png]]
 
| buy = Can't be bought
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|bagimage = Master Ball Sprite.png
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|genIIdesc =
| sell = Can't be sold
 
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|genIIIdesc =
| firstappear = [[Pokémon Red and Blue]]
 
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|genIVdesc =
| catchrate = N/A - Will always catch.}}
 
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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".
 
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The {{Nihongo|Master Ball|マスターボール|Masutaa Booru}} is the rarest and most powerful Ball available in all games.
   
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 every game. However, starting from Generation II, additional Master Balls can be won, albeit very rarely, from the in-game [[Lottery]] if the player character 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 using a cheating device.
 
== Locations ==
 
   
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==Appearance==
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It has a two-shade purple top forming two brighter purple circles on the sides of the top, as well as a white letter "M" printed on the top. The Master Ball is guaranteed to capture ''any'' wild Pokémon without fail, completely ignoring the capture system as a whole. Players should be careful about using the Master Ball, as in most scenarios, there will only be '''1''' Master Ball at the player's disposal.
   
 
==Locations==
 
===Generation I===
 
===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 Version and Pokémon Blue Version|Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition|Yellow]]: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating [[Giovanni]] in Saffron City.
   
 
===Generation II===
 
===Generation II===
*Gold/Silver: Given by [[Professor Elm]] after getting the [[Dragon Fang]] from the [[Dragon's Den]].
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*[[Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version|Gold and 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===
 
===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]]{{Tt|*|Inaccessible if not found before capturing Groudon/Kyogre}}.
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*[[Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version|Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]]: Found in a room of the [[Magma Hideout]] (Ruby) and [[Aqua Hideout]] (Sapphire and Emerald) between 2 [[Electrode]] and a [[Nugget]]{{Tt|*|Inaccessible if not found before capturing Groudon and Kyogre}}.
*FireRed/LeafGreen: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating Giovanni in Saffron City.
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*[[Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version|FireRed and LeafGreen]]: Given by the CEO of Silph Co. after defeating Giovanni in Saffron City.
   
 
===Generation IV===
 
===Generation IV===
*Diamond/Pearl/Platinum: Given by [[Cyrus]] after defeating him at [[Team Galactic's HQ]].
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*[[Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version|Diamond, Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]]: Given by [[Cyrus (Sinnoh)|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 and SoulSilver Version|HeartGold and SoulSilver]]: Given by Professor Elm after answering the Elder's test at the Dragon's Den.
   
 
===Generation V===
 
===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 Version and Pokémon White Version|Black and White]]: Given by [[Professor Juniper]] after defeating [[Iris]] and [[Drayden]] in [[Opelucid City]]; Trade 50 Pokémon through the GTS.
*Black 2/White 2 : Given by [[Professor Juniper]] in [[Mistralton City]]; Defeat [[Colress]] on the [[Plasma Frigate]] after defeating the [[Elite Four]].
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*[[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Version|Black 2 and 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===
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*[[Pokémon X and Pokémon Y|X and Y]]: Reward by the manager of the [[Poké Ball Factory]] after defeating a [[Team Flare]] Grunt and [[Mable]].
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*[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]: Found in a room of the [[Magma Hideout]] (Omega Ruby) or [[Aqua Hideout]] (Alpha Sapphire) between 2 [[Electrode]] as fake items and a [[Nugget]].{{Tt|*|Inaccessible after defeating Groudon and Kyogre and before Delta Episode}}
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===Generation VII===
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*[[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]: Given by [[Gladion]] after storming [[Aether Paradise]].
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*[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]: Given by president after defeating Giovanni in Silph Co.
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===Generation VIII===
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*[[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield|Sword and Shield]]: Given by [[Professor Magnolia]] after becoming Champion.
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*[[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (Crown Tundra)]]: Given by [[Peony]] in the Freeze Inn after the player is given all three [[Legendary Clue]]s.
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==Trivia==
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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 and 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 powerful item to use, as the Pokémon obtained can aid the player character.
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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 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 {{WP|en|black market}}.
   
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
Master_Ball_Sprite.png|Master Ball Sprite
 
</gallery>
 
   
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[[uk:Мастербол]]
== See also ==
 
* [[Poké Ball]]
 
   
== Trivia ==
 
* It can catch any Pokémon without fail.
 
* It is considered the most powerful Poké Ball.
 
* 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.
 
*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 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. 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]].
 
*The Master Ball's rarity in both the games and anime is likely due to several factors:
 
**Team Rocket's attempted takeover of Silph Co and attempt to steal the Master Ball (in the games only).
 
**In the both the games and anime, its high capture rate would make catching wild Pokémon too easy and if it where easily available it could cause the number of certain pokemon in the wild to decrease due to over catching.
 
**Possible misuse or reverse engineering of it by Pokémon Poachers and criminal organizations such as [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Aqua]], [[Team Magma]], [[Cipher]], [[Team Snagem]], [[Team Galactic]], and [[Team Plasma]] (in both the anime and the games).
 
**If Master Balls were commonplace, it would likely render all other models obsolete, which could force Poké Ball manufacturers to discontinue some and/or all other types of Poké Balls, and its high capture rate would reduce the number of Poké Balls purchased by Trainers, due to a lack of failed captures (in the games, if a capture attempt fails the Poké Ball used is lost, a fact which encourages Trainers to purchase more Poké Balls to prevent running out and/or purchase Poké Balls to replace the ones that where lost due to failed captures).
 
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Latest revision as of 18:53, 31 December 2023

The Master Ball (Japanese: マスターボール, HepburnMasutaa Booru) is the rarest and most powerful Ball available in all games.

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 every game. However, starting from Generation II, additional Master Balls can be won, albeit very rarely, from the in-game Lottery if the player character 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 using a cheating device.

Appearance

It has a two-shade purple top forming two brighter purple circles on the sides of the top, as well as a white letter "M" printed on the top. The Master Ball is guaranteed to capture any wild Pokémon without fail, completely ignoring the capture system as a whole. Players should be careful about using the Master Ball, as in most scenarios, there will only be 1 Master Ball at the player's disposal.

Locations

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Trivia

  • The Master Ball was introduced as a new item in the Super Smash Bros. series in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and 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 powerful item to use, as the Pokémon obtained can aid the player character.
  • 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 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.