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The '''Repeat Ball''' (Japanese: '''リピートボール''' ''Repeat Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed if the Pokémon is already registered as caught in the Trainer's [[Pokédex]].
The '''Repeat Ball''' (Japanese: '''リピートボール''' ''Repeat Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed if the Pokémon is already registered as caught in the {{player}}'s [[Pokédex]]. It was developed by the [[Devon Corporation]].


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}500}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|}
|}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
{{incomplete|section|
* If the player has caught a Pokémon that is not found in the currently available Pokédex (such as a Pokémon outside the regional Pokédex when the player does not have the National Pokédex), does this Pokémon trigger the catch rate modifier from the Repeat Ball?
* If the wild Pokémon used Transform, does the Repeat Ball check for the original species or the transformed species?
* How does the ball function in Colosseum and XD given there is no mechanic to keep track of which Pokémon has been caught before and the closest thing to a Pokédex is the [[Strategy Memo]]?}}
====Manual activation====
====Manual activation====
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's [[Pokédex]], it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier.
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's [[Pokédex]], it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier.
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If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, the Repeat Ball has a 3× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.
If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, the Repeat Ball has a 3× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.


=====Generation VII=====
=====Generation VII onward=====
If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, the Repeat Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 0.1×.
If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, the Repeat Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).


====Held item====
====Held item====
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===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</sc> caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on {{ScPkmn}} caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pokémon</sc> caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on {{ScPkmn}} caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</sc> caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on {{ScPkmn}} caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that have been caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that have been caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on a Pokémon species that has been caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on a Pokémon species that has been caught before.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching a Pokémon of a species that you've caught before.}}
|}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
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| {{OBP|Two Island|town}} vendor (after upgrading the [[Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine]] with the {{OBP|Ruby|item}} and {{OBP|Sapphire|item}})
| {{OBP|Two Island|town}} vendor (after upgrading the [[Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine]] with the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}})
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}
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| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
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|
| ''[[Trade]]''
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}
| {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
| {{ci|Canalave}} and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
| {{ci|Canalave}} and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
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| [[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Unova}} and {{rtn|23|Unova}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Unova}} and {{rtn|23|Unova}}
| {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} and {{to|Accumula}} [[Poké Mart]]s
| {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} and {{to|Accumula}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
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| {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kalos}} and {{rtn|21|Kalos}}, [[Anistar City]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kalos}} and {{rtn|21|Kalos}}, [[Anistar City]]
| {{ci|Coumarine}} and {{ci|Snowbelle}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}
| {{ci|Coumarine}} and {{ci|Snowbelle}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Autumnal Avenue|Poké Ball Boutique}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Route]] {{rtn|116|Hoenn}}
| [[Route]] {{rtn|116|Hoenn}}
| [[Rustboro City]] [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to the {{tc|Scientist}} on Route 116)<br/>{{rt|110|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a rematch with {{tc|Collector}} Edwin)
| [[Rustboro City]] [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to the {{tc|Scientist}} on {{rtn|116|Hoenn}})<br/>{{rt|110|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Collector}} Edwin)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
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|
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| [[Ula'ula Meadow]], [[Poni Wilds]]{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]], [[Poni Wilds]]{{sup/7|SM}}
| {{to|Paniola}} [[Poké Mart]]<br/>[[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Goody Shops|Ball Shop]]){{sup/7|MUM}}
| {{to|Paniola}} [[Poké Mart]]<br/>[[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Goody Shops|Ball Shop]]){{sup/7|MUM}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| [[Wyndon]] [[Poké Mart]] (South)<br>All [[Wild Area]] [[Watt Trader]]s (50 {{Watt}})<br>[[Poké Job]] reward (Tiers V-VIII)<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Champion Cup]] tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
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| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Workout Sea]])<br>[[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Red Apricorn]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Giant's Bed]], [[Tunnel to the Top]], [[Ballimere Lake]])<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
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| {{ci|Canalave}} and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Alfornada]], [[Asado Desert]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[Socarrat Trail]], [[East Province (Area One)]], [[North Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area One)]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 3 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Kitakami Hall]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 3 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Savanna Biome]]
| [[Vending machine]]s ([[Terarium]])<br>[[Item Printer]] (Poké Ball Lotto)
|}
|}
====Distribution====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{Poké Balls color}}"
|-
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{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
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! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Variety Ball Sets}}
| Japan
| November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Cameo appearances===
===NPC usage===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], {{tc|Scientist}}s keep their Pokémon in Repeat Balls.  
{{tc|Scientist}}s and masked {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s keep their Pokémon in Repeat Balls.
 
In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], [[Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao]] keeps his Pokémon in Repeat Balls.
 
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
[[Atticus]] keeps his Pokémon in Repeat Balls.


==Artwork==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriRepeatBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriRepeatBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Repeat Ball SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary IV.png]]
|-
|-
| In-battle and<br>Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| In-battle and<br>Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
|-
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball battle V.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball battle V.png]]
|-
|-
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Summary sprite from<BR>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}
|}
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|-
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Repeat Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| In-battle model<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X, Y}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby,<br>Alpha Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}},<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| In-battle model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X, Y}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby,<br>Alpha Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}},<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Luxury Repeat Ball anime.png|thumb|230px|A Repeat Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Luxury Repeat Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Repeat Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Shiftry}} was shown to be contained in a Repeat Ball.
In ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Shiftry}} was shown to be contained in a Repeat Ball.


A Repeat Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
A Repeat Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.


In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Repeat Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Repeat Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|220px|A Repeat Ball in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|220px|A Repeat Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Repeat Ball first appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' while {{adv|Emerald}} was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to catch {{p|Jirachi}}.
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A Repeat Ball first appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' while {{adv|Emerald}} was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Jirachi}}.
 
More of Emerald's Repeat Balls were seen in ''[[PS318|Sneaky Like Shedinja II]]'', ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', and ''[[PS332|The Final Battle V]]''.
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
[[File:RepeatBallPrimalClash136.jpg|thumb|200px|Repeat Ball]]
{{main|Repeat Ball (Primal Clash 136)}}
The {{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Repeat Ball|136}}, released in the {{TCG|Primal Clash}} expansion, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon with the same name as one of their Pokémon already in play and put it into their hand.
{{-}}
{{-}}


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|ko={{tt|리피드볼|Misspelling, should be 리피트볼 (Repeat Ball)}} ''Repeat Ball''
|ko={{tt|리피드볼|Misspelling, should be 리피트볼 (Repeat Ball)}} ''Repeat Ball''
|pt_br=Bola de Repetição
|pt_br=Bola de Repetição
|pt_eu=Repeat bola
|pt_eu=Repeat bola<br>Bola de Repetição{{tt|*|Anime}}
|ru=Повтора-Болл ''Povtora-Boll''
|ru=Повтор-Болл ''Povtor-Boll''
|es=Acopio Ball
|es=Acopio Ball
|sv=Uppreningsboll
|sv=Uppreningsboll
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[[es:Acopio Ball]]
[[es:Acopio Ball]]
[[fr:Bis Ball]]
[[fr:Bis Ball]]
[[it:Poké Ball#Bis Ball]]
[[it:Bis Ball]]
[[ja:リピートボール]]
[[ja:リピートボール]]
[[zh:重复球（道具）]]
[[zh:重复球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 17:14, 31 August 2024

Repeat Ball
リピートボール
Repeat Ball
Bag Repeat Ball Sprite.png
Repeat Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation III
Pocket
Generation III Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IV Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items (Poké Balls)
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IX Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls

The Repeat Ball (Japanese: リピートボール Repeat Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation III. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed if the Pokémon is already registered as caught in the player's Pokédex. It was developed by the Devon Corporation.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP 		$1,000 $500
SV $1,000 $250

Effect

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason:
  • If the player has caught a Pokémon that is not found in the currently available Pokédex (such as a Pokémon outside the regional Pokédex when the player does not have the National Pokédex), does this Pokémon trigger the catch rate modifier from the Repeat Ball?
  • If the wild Pokémon used Transform, does the Repeat Ball check for the original species or the transformed species?
  • How does the ball function in Colosseum and XD given there is no mechanic to keep track of which Pokémon has been caught before and the closest thing to a Pokédex is the Strategy Memo?

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, it has an increased catch rate modifier.

The Repeat Ball cannot be used in situations in which Poké Balls cannot be used, such as in wild battles with two or more opponents currently present or against a trial Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle (except if used as a Snag Ball on a Shadow Pokémon), the opposing Trainer will deflect it, wasting the ball. If used on the ghost Marowak, it will dodge it, wasting the ball.

Generation III to VI

If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, the Repeat Ball has a 3× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.

Generation VII onward

If used on a Pokémon that is already registered as owned in the player's Pokédex, the Repeat Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Repeat Ball.

Description

Games Description
RSE A Ball that works better on Pokémon caught before.
FRLG A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Pokémon caught before.
ColoXD A Ball that works better on Pokémon caught before.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that were previously caught.
XYORAS A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon species that have been caught before.
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on a Pokémon species that has been caught before.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching a Pokémon of a species that you've caught before.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Route 116 Rustboro Poké Mart (after receiving a Repeat Ball from the Devon Employee on Route 116)
FRLG Two Island vendor (after upgrading the Network Machine with the Ruby and Sapphire)
ColoXD Trade
DPPt Route 224Pt Canalave and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
HGSS Goldenrod Department Store lottery (second prize)Tu
PW Sinnoh Field (3000+ steps)
BW Driftveil City Pokémon League Poké Mart
White ForestW (Miki)
B2W2 Routes 2 and 23 Victory Road and Accumula Poké Marts
DW* Rugged Mountain
XY Routes 20 and 21, Anistar City Coumarine and Snowbelle Poké Marts, Poké Ball Boutique
ORAS Route 116 Rustboro City Poké Mart (after speaking to the Scientist on 116)
Route 110 (20% chance after a rematch with Collector Edwin)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Ula'ula Meadow, Poni WildsSM Paniola Poké Mart
Festival Plaza (Ball Shop)MUM
SwSh Wyndon Poké Mart (South)
All Wild Area Watt Traders (50 W)
Poké Job reward (Tiers V-VIII)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Champion Cup tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
SwShIA Hidden recurring item (Workout Sea)
Cram-o-matic (Red Apricorn)
SwShCT Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Hidden recurring item (Giant's Bed, Tunnel to the Top, Ballimere Lake)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Galarian Star Tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
BDSP Canalave and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
SV Alfornada, Asado Desert, Glaseado Mountain, Socarrat Trail, East Province (Area One), North Province (Area One), South Province (Area One) All Poké Marts (after earning 3 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Kitakami Hall Peachy's (after earning 3 Gym Badges)
SVID Savanna Biome Vending machines (Terarium)
Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SV Variety Ball Sets Japan November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023

NPC usage

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Scientists and masked Aether Foundation Employees keep their Pokémon in Repeat Balls.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Iwao keeps his Pokémon in Repeat Balls.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Atticus keeps his Pokémon in Repeat Balls.

Gallery

Artwork

SugimoriRepeatBall.png Bag Repeat Ball SV Sprite.png
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

Repeat Ball III.png Repeat Ball summary Colo.png Repeat Ball summary XD.png Repeat Ball summary IV.png
In-battle and
Summary sprite from
Generation III 		Summary sprite from
Colosseum 		Summary sprite from
XD: Gale of Darkness 		Summary sprite from
Generations IV and V
Repeat Ball battle IV.png Repeat Ball summary PBR.png Repeat Ball battle V.png
In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

Repeat Ball battle 3DS.png Repeat Ball VIII.png
In-battle model from
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Generation VIII

In the anime

A Repeat Ball in the anime

In Jirachi: Wish Maker, Brendan's Shiftry was shown to be contained in a Repeat Ball.

A Repeat Ball appeared in Which One ~ Is It?, a Japanese ending theme from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

In A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!, multiple Repeat Balls were seen at the Poké Ball Factory.

In the manga

A Repeat Ball in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

A Repeat Ball first appeared in A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle while Emerald was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to catch Jirachi.

More of Emerald's Repeat Balls were seen in Sneaky Like Shedinja II, The Final Battle III, and The Final Battle V.

In the TCG

Repeat Ball
Main article: Repeat Ball (Primal Clash 136)

The Repeat Ball, released in the Primal Clash expansion, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon with the same name as one of their Pokémon already in play and put it into their hand.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 重複球 Chùhngfūk Kàuh
Mandarin 重複球 / 重复球 Chóngfù Qiú
France Flag.png French Bis Ball
Germany Flag.png German Wiederball
Italy Flag.png Italian Bis Ball
South Korea Flag.png Korean 리피드볼 Repeat Ball
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Bola de Repetição
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Repeat bola
Bola de Repetição*
Russia Flag.png Russian Повтор-Болл Povtor-Boll
Spain Flag.png Spanish Acopio Ball
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Uppreningsboll
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bóng Repeat


Poké Balls
Poké Ball Poké Ball
Great Ball Great Ball
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Master Ball Master Ball
Safari Ball Safari Ball
Fast Ball Fast Ball
Level Ball Level Ball
Lure Ball Lure Ball
Heavy Ball Heavy Ball
Love Ball Love Ball
Friend Ball Friend Ball
Moon Ball Moon Ball
Sport Ball Sport Ball
Net Ball Net Ball
Nest Ball Nest Ball
Repeat Ball Repeat Ball
Timer Ball Timer Ball
Luxury Ball Luxury Ball
Premier Ball Premier Ball
Dive Ball Dive Ball
Dusk Ball Dusk Ball
Heal Ball Heal Ball
Quick Ball Quick Ball
Cherish Ball Cherish Ball
Park Ball Park Ball
Dream Ball Dream Ball
Beast Ball Beast Ball
Strange Ball Strange Ball
Exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Poké Ball Poké Ball
Great Ball Great Ball
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Heavy Ball Heavy Ball
Leaden Ball Leaden Ball
Gigaton Ball Gigaton Ball
Feather Ball Feather Ball
Wing Ball Wing Ball
Jet Ball Jet Ball
Origin Ball Origin Ball


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