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Poké Ball

A Poké Ball is a quintessential tool in Cobblemon for catching and storing Pokémon. With 48 variants available, mastering their usage can greatly enhance your gaming experience. In this article, we'll delve into the variants, obtaining methods, and usage tips for Poké Balls.

Obtaining​

As of version 1.4.1 of Cobblemon, crafting is the primary method for obtaining Poké Balls, with future updates potentially introducing new villager professions selling these items. Currently, some specific balls like the Cherish and Ancient Origin Ball require access to Creative Mode or commands for acquisition, making them rare assets.

Usage​

Poké Balls are integral for acquiring Pokémon beyond the initial starter. To use them, players must equip a Poké Ball in their hand through the hotbar and throw it at a Pokémon. Successful captures add the Pokémon to your party or send them to the PC. Each ball variant has unique catch rates influenced by specific conditions. Unsuccessful throws mean the Poké Ball cannot be recovered if it fails to capture the Pokémon.

Poké Ball Types​

Poké Ball: This is one of the seven basic balls used to achieve the A Full Palette advancement, crafted with 4 red apricorns and 1 copper ingot. It has a base catch rate of 1x.

Citrine Ball: Another of the seven basic balls, made with 4 yellow apricorns and 1 copper ingot, maintaining a catch rate of 1x.

Verdant Ball: Crafted with 4 green apricorns and 1 copper ingot, it offers a catch rate of 1x.

Azure Ball: Created from 4 blue apricorns and 1 copper ingot, with a catch rate of 1x.

Roseate Ball: Formed using 4 pink apricorns and 1 copper ingot, with a consistent 1x catch rate.

Slate Ball: Made with 4 black apricorns and 1 copper ingot, sharing the 1x catch rate.

Premier Ball: Relatively easy to craft similar to other basic balls, requiring 4 white apricorns and 1 copper ingot, offering a 1x catch rate.

Great Ball: A second-tier ball requiring iron, assorts apricorns, and has an improved 1.5x catch rate.

Ultra Ball: Known for its high efficiency, crafted from gold and particular apricorns, boasting a 2x catch rate.

Safari Ball: Offers a 1.5x catch rate outside battles, crafted using a mix of multi-colored apricorns and copper ingot.

Fast Ball: Exceptional for speedier Pokémon, it offers a catch rate enhancement to 4x on Pokémon with a base speed over 100.

Level Ball: Offers a variable catch rate of 1x to 4x depending on the level difference between the player's and target Pokémon.

Lure Ball: Primarily for Water-types, generally maintains a 2x catch rate.

Heavy Ball: The capture rate improves depending on the target Pokémon’s weight, ranging from 1x to 4x.

Love Ball: Effective with opposite-gendered Pokémon of the same species, offering an 8x catch rate in these circumstances.

Friend Ball: It has a catch rate of 1x, but Pokémon caught will start with 150 Friendship.

Moon Ball: Offers a range of catch rates, increasing up to 4x based on the moon phase and active only at night.

Sport Ball: It reflects a static catch rate of 1.5x.

Park Ball: Enhances capture rates to 2.5x in Forest or Plains biomes.

Net Ball: Boosts chances to 3x for Bug and Water types.

Dive Ball: Has special effectiveness underwater with a 3.5x rate.

Nest Ball: This ball's capture likelihood varies with the target's level, increasing when facing lower-level Pokémon.

Repeat Ball: Currently maintains a basic catch rate without additional mechanics.

Timer Ball: Increases catch rates per battle turn, maxing out at 4x.

Luxury Ball: While offering a 1x catch rate, it doubles the Friendship gained by caught Pokémon.

Dusk Ball: Best used in low-light conditions, its catch rate can be 3x or 1.5x depending on light levels.

Heal Ball: Satisfies recovery needs upon capture, restoring all HP, PP, and statuses.

Quick Ball: Maximum efficacy is on the first turn and offers a catch rate of 5x.

Dream Ball: This fourth-tier ball provides a heightened 4x catch rate for sleeping Pokémon.

Beast Ball: Highly special for capturing Ultra Beasts at a 5x rate.

Master Ball: The pinnacle of Poké Ball design, granting a guaranteed catch.

Cherish Ball: Not typically available through normal gameplay, but valuable for event distribution, with a catch rate of 1x when obtained via Creative Mode or commands.

Each Poké Ball type brings unique opportunities and strategies, enhancing your adventure in Cobblemon. Understanding the specifics of each type can provide an edge in gameplay, introducing new dynamics to your captures and collections.