Poké Ball Catch Rates and Uses

Great and Ultra Ball have held their values since Gen 2 in every game the calculator covers. Premier Ball is a plain ×1 that just looks different.

• Poké Ball×1A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball at a Pokémon, comfortably encapsulating its target.+
• Great Ball×1.5A good, high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a standard Poké Ball.+
• Ultra Ball×2An ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.+
• Master BallAlways catchesThe best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.+
• Premier Ball×1A somewhat rare Poké Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.+

Everyday balls

Item↕	What it does	Gen↕	Games↕	Compare
Poké Ball×1	A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball at a Pokémon, comfortably encapsulating its target.	Gen 1	22 / 22Since Gen 1	+
Great Ball×1.5	A good, high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a standard Poké Ball.	Gen 1	22 / 22Since Gen 1	+
Ultra Ball×2	An ultra-high-performance Poké Ball that provides a higher success rate for catching Pokémon than a Great Ball.	Gen 1	22 / 22Since Gen 1	+
Master BallAlways catches	The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.	Gen 1	21 / 22Since Gen 1	+
Premier Ball×1	A somewhat rare Poké Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.	Gen 3	12 / 22Since Gen 3	+

Each needs a condition. Net Ball went from ×3 to ×3.5 at Sun & Moon, and Gen 3’s Dive Ball only counts underwater.

• Quick Ball×5 on turn 1A somewhat different Poké Ball that has a more successful catch rate if used at the start of a wild encounter.+
• Dusk Ball×3 night or cavesA somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.+
• Timer BallUp to ×4 over timeA somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.+
• Net Ball×3.5 Water or BugA somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.+
• Dive Ball×3.5 on waterA somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well when catching Pokémon that live underwater.+
• Nest BallA somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective the lower the level of the wild Pokémon.+
• Repeat Ball×3.5 if caught beforeA somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on a Pokémon species that has been caught before.+
• Level BallUp to ×8 by levelA Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level than your own Pokémon.+
• Lure BallBest when fishingA Poké Ball that is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a rod while out fishing.+
• Moon Ball×4 Moon Stone linesA Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.+
• Love Ball×8 same speciesA Poké Ball that works best when catching a Pokémon that is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon.+
• Fast Ball×4 fast PokémonA Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.+
• Heavy BallBonus by weightA Poké Ball that is better than usual at catching very heavy Pokémon.+
• Dream Ball×4 asleepA somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon while they're asleep.+
• Beast Ball×5 Ultra BeastsA somewhat different Poké Ball that has a low success rate for catching a Pokémon.+

Situational balls

Item↕	What it does	Gen↕	Games↕	Compare
Quick Ball×5 on turn 1	A somewhat different Poké Ball that has a more successful catch rate if used at the start of a wild encounter.	Gen 4	13 / 22Since Gen 4	+
Dusk Ball×3 night or caves	A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.	Gen 4	13 / 22Since Gen 4	+
Timer BallUp to ×4 over time	A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.	Gen 3	15 / 22Since Gen 3	+
Net Ball×3.5 Water or Bug	A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.	Gen 3	16 / 22Since Gen 3	+
Dive Ball×3.5 on water	A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well when catching Pokémon that live underwater.	Gen 3	13 / 22Since Gen 3	+
Nest Ball	A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective the lower the level of the wild Pokémon.	Gen 3	16 / 22Since Gen 3	+
Repeat Ball×3.5 if caught before	A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on a Pokémon species that has been caught before.	Gen 3	15 / 22Since Gen 3	+
Level BallUp to ×8 by level	A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are at a lower level than your own Pokémon.	Gen 2	7 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Lure BallBest when fishing	A Poké Ball that is good for catching Pokémon that you reel in with a rod while out fishing.	Gen 2	8 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Moon Ball×4 Moon Stone lines	A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.	Gen 2	7 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Love Ball×8 same species	A Poké Ball that works best when catching a Pokémon that is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon.	Gen 2	7 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Fast Ball×4 fast Pokémon	A Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokémon that are usually very quick to run away.	Gen 2	8 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Heavy BallBonus by weight	A Poké Ball that is better than usual at catching very heavy Pokémon.	Gen 2	8 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Dream Ball×4 asleep	A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon while they're asleep.	Gen 5	3 / 22Since Gen 5	+
Beast Ball×5 Ultra Beasts	A somewhat different Poké Ball that has a low success rate for catching a Pokémon.	Gen 7	5 / 22Since Gen 7	+

Luxury, Heal and Friend Balls catch at ×1, so you throw them for the friendship boost or the free heal.

• Luxury Ball×1 · friendshipA particularly comfortable Poké Ball that makes a wild Pokémon quickly grow friendlier after being caught.+
• Heal Ball×1 · healsA remedial Poké Ball that restores the HP of a Pokémon caught with it and eliminates any status conditions.+
• Friend BallA strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.+
• Safari Ball×1.5A special Poké Ball that was used in the Safari Zone in the Kanto region and in the Great Marsh in the Sinnoh region.+
• Sport Ball×1.5A special Poké Ball that was used during the Bug-Catching Contest in the Johto region.+
• Cherish BallA quite rare Poké Ball that has been crafted in order to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.+

Balls with a perk

Item↕	What it does	Gen↕	Games↕	Compare
Luxury Ball×1 · friendship	A particularly comfortable Poké Ball that makes a wild Pokémon quickly grow friendlier after being caught.	Gen 3	15 / 22Since Gen 3	+
Heal Ball×1 · heals	A remedial Poké Ball that restores the HP of a Pokémon caught with it and eliminates any status conditions.	Gen 4	13 / 22Since Gen 4	+
Friend Ball	A strange Poké Ball that will make the wild Pokémon caught with it more friendly toward you immediately.	Gen 2	7 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Safari Ball×1.5	A special Poké Ball that was used in the Safari Zone in the Kanto region and in the Great Marsh in the Sinnoh region.	Gen 1	5 / 22Since Gen 1	+
Sport Ball×1.5	A special Poké Ball that was used during the Bug-Catching Contest in the Johto region.	Gen 2	4 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Cherish Ball	A quite rare Poké Ball that has been crafted in order to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.	Gen 4	n/aSince Gen 4	+

Strange Ball isn’t one you can throw. Park Ball changes with the game: ×1.5 in the Gen 2 Bug-Catching Contest, a guaranteed catch in Pal Park.

• Park BallA special Poké Ball for the Pal Park.+
• Strange BallA stand-in shown when a Pokémon arrives in a game that doesn’t have its original Poké Ball.+

Other balls

Item↕	What it does	Gen↕	Games↕	Compare
Park Ball	A special Poké Ball for the Pal Park.	Gen 2	2 / 22Since Gen 2	+
Strange Ball	A stand-in shown when a Pokémon arrives in a game that doesn’t have its original Poké Ball.	Gen 8	n/aSince Gen 8	+

Six balls from Legends: Arceus. The Origin Ball among them is a story item made for the fight at the Temple of Sinnoh.

• Feather BallA ball that flies fast and far, good for Pokémon that are far away+
• Gigaton BallAn improved Leaden Ball, very heavy with excellent catch rate+
• Jet BallThe best long-range ball, flies the farthest and fastest+
• Leaden BallA heavy ball with increased catch rate but shorter range+
• Wing BallAn improved Feather Ball with better catch rate+
• Origin BallA singular and irreplicable Poké Ball that can be used to catch the frenzied Pokémon raging at the Temple of Sinnoh.+