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==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}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}500}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|}
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====Generation III====
====Generation III====
If used [[underwater]], the Dive Ball has a 3.5× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. Since there are no underwater areas in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it will always have a 1× modifier in those games.
If used [[underwater]], the Dive Ball has a 3.5× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. Since there are no underwater areas in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it will always have a 1× modifier in those games. In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, [[Phenac Stadium]] is considered an underwater area, so the Dive Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier there.


====Generation IV onward====
====Generation IV to VIII====
If used while {{m|surf}}ing, [[fishing]], or [[underwater]], the Dive 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×).
If used while {{m|surf}}ing, [[fishing]], or [[underwater]], the Dive 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×).
====Generation IX====
If used while the Pokémon is currently on or in water, the Dive Ball has a 3.5× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. The bonus catch rate only applies to Pokémon that swim in water, or typically walk on land and have entered water.
Pokémon that always fly or hover do not benefit from this bonus, excluding instances where a Pokémon typically walks on land, but has an animation of "flying over water" instead of "swimming in water", such as {{p|Tropius}}.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1610341834143711232</ref>
Additionally, the pool of water near the [[Firescourge Shrine]] is not properly considered "water" due to a bug, and therefore nothing benefits from an increased catch rate from Dive Balls there, even if the Pokémon would otherwise be eligible.


===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}<br/>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on <sc>Pokémon</sc> on the ocean floor.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}<br/>{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works better on {{ScPkmn}} on the ocean floor.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Pokémon</sc> deep in the sea.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on {{ScPkmn}} deep in the sea.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live in the sea.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live in the sea.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live underwater.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live underwater.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br/>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br/>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well when catching Pokémon that live underwater.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br/>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br/>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well when catching Pokémon that live underwater.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon in or on the water.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon in or on the water.}}
|}
|}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{incomplete|section|Acquisition methods needed for Scarlet and Violet.}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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| ''[[Trade]]''
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
|
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
| ''[[Trade]]''
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| [[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Unova}} and {{rtn|17|Unova}}, [[Seaside Cave]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Unova}} and {{rtn|17|Unova}}, [[Seaside Cave]]
| {{to|Undella}} and {{ci|Humilau}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br>[[Big Stadium and Small Court]] (defeat {{tc|Fisherman}} Devon), [[Village Bridge]]
| {{to|Undella}} and {{ci|Humilau}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br>[[Big Stadium and Small Court]] (defeat {{tc|Fisherman}} Devon), [[Village Bridge]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{rt|16|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]]
| {{rt|16|Kalos}}, [[Azure Bay]]
| {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}<br>[[Ambrette Town]] (trade for a {{i|Poké Ball}}; daily)
| {{DL|Autumnal Avenue|Poké Ball Boutique}}<br>[[Ambrette Town]] (trade for a {{i|Poké Ball}}; daily)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Sea Mauville]]
| [[Sea Mauville]]
| {{to|Fallarbor}} [[Poké Mart]]<br>{{rt|125|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a rematch with {{tc|Sailor}} Ernest)
| {{to|Fallarbor}} [[Poké Mart]]<br>{{rt|125|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Sailor}} Ernest)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
|
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{rt|9|Galar}}
| {{rt|9|Galar}}
| All [[Watt Trader]]s (50 {{Watt}})<br>[[Hammerlocke]] [[Poké Mart]] (Southern [[Pokémon Center]])<br>[[Wyndon Stadium]]
| All [[Wild Area]] [[Watt Trader]]s (50 {{Watt}})<br>[[Hammerlocke]] [[Poké Mart]] (Southern [[Pokémon Center]])<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Champion Cup]] tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|  
|  
| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Blue Apricorn]])
| [[Fields of Honor]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Insular Sea]] (hidden [[recurring item]])<br>[[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Blue Apricorn]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| [[Frigid Sea]]
| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Eterna City]] (from the [[Underground Man]] after creating a [[Secret Base]])
| [[Eterna City]] (from the [[Underground Man]] after creating a [[Secret Base]])
| [[Pokémon News Press]]
| [[Pokémon News Press]], or gift from {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, or {{p|Empoleon}} in [[Amity Square]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Casseroya Lake]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[East Province (Area Two)]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[North Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area Four)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br>Reward for registering 170 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] (×10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 5 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Kitakami Road]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Wistful Fields]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 5 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Canyon Biome]], [[Coastal Biome]], [[Polar 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;"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VIII|New Year's 2020 Dive Balls}}
| All
| December 31, 2019 to January 30, 2020
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Variety Ball Sets}}
| Japan
| November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set}}
| Japanese
| April 13 to October 2, 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|Swimmer}}s and {{tc|Surfer}}s{{sup/7|USUM}} keep their Pokémon in Dive Balls.
{{tc|Swimmer}}s and {{tc|Surfer}}s keep their Pokémon in Dive Balls.


====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the following {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es keep their Pokémon in Dive Balls:
[[Nessa]] keeps her Pokémon in Dive Balls.
 
The following {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es keep their Pokémon in Dive Balls:


* {{tc|Fisher}}
* {{tc|Fisher}}
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* {{tc|Gym Trainer}} ([[Hulbury Stadium|Hulbury]])
* {{tc|Gym Trainer}} ([[Hulbury Stadium|Hulbury]])


Additionally, [[Nessa]] keeps her Pokémon in Dive Balls.
==Gallery==
 
===Artwork===
==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:SugimoriDiveBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriDiveBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Dive 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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==In the anime==
==In animation==
[[File:Dive Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Dive Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
A Dive Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
[[File:Dive Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Dive Ball in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
A Dive Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from {{aniseries|DP}}.


===={{aniseries|XY}}====
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Dive Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Dive Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].


===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]'', {{an|Lana}} {{pkmn2|caught}} her {{p|Eevee}}, [[Sandy]], in a Dive Ball.
In ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]'', {{an|Lana}} {{pkmn2|caught}} her {{p|Eevee}}, [[Sandy]], in a Dive Ball.


===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', a Dive Ball appeared as a part of [[James]]'s Poké Ball collection.
In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', a Dive Ball appeared as a part of [[James]]'s Poké Ball collection.


In ''[[JN081|Mad About Blue!]]'', [[Gorman]] was shown to keep his {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Phanpy}} in Dive Balls.
In ''[[JN081|Mad About Blue!]]'', [[Gorman]] was shown to keep his {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Phanpy}} in Dive Balls.
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[Ludlow]] keeps his Pokémon in Dive Balls, as first seen in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'' with his {{p|Quagsire}}, and in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'' with his {{p|Sharpedo}}.
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[[File:Dive Ball Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Dive Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Dive Ball Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Dive Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Emerald}}====
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A Dive 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}}.
A Dive 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 Dive Balls were seen in ''[[PS318|Sneaky Like Shedinja II]]'', ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', and ''[[PS332|The Final Battle V]]''.
More of Emerald's Dive Balls were seen in ''[[PS318|Sneaky Like Shedinja II]]'', ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', and ''[[PS332|The Final Battle V]]''.


===={{chap|Sword & Shield}}====
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
In ''[[PASS08|Toasty!! Battle Against Toxapex]]'', [[Nessa]]'s {{p|Drednaw}} was shown to be housed in a Dive Ball.
In ''[[PASS08|Toasty!! Battle Against Toxapex]]'', [[Nessa]]'s {{p|Drednaw}} was shown to be housed in a Dive Ball.
{{-}}
==In the TCG==
[[File:DiveBallPrimalClash125.jpg|200px|thumb|Dive Ball in the TCG]]
{{main|Dive Ball (Primal Clash 125)}}
'''Dive Ball''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#XY Series|XY Series]] (the Japanese [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#XY Era|XY Era]]). It debuted in English in the {{TCG|Primal Clash}} expansion, with artwork by [[Toyste Beach]]. In Japan, it debuted in the {{TCG|Tidal Storm}} expansion. It allows the player to search their deck for a {{TCG|Water}}-type Pokémon and put it into their [[hand]].
{{-}}
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, a {{tc|Sailor}} in the [[Mossdeep City]] [[Poké Mart]] mentions that Dive Balls and [[Net Ball]]s are only made in Mossdeep. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Sailor instead mentions that they used to be Mossdeep's specialties.
* In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, a {{tc|Sailor}} in the [[Mossdeep City]] [[Poké Mart]] mentions that Dive Balls and [[Net Ball]]s are only made in Mossdeep. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Sailor instead mentions that they used to be Mossdeep's specialties.
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{XD}}, [[Phenac Stadium]] is considered an underwater location, so the Dive Ball has an increased catch rate there. Because Dive Balls are not normally available in those games, and [[trade|trading]] is only unlocked during the post-game, the player cannot have Dive Balls in their possession until the post-game. The only [[snagging|snaggable]] [[Shadow Pokémon]] that can appear in Phenac Stadium during the post-game are the Shadow Pokémon in the [[Card e Room]], which is exclusive to the Japanese version of Colosseum and only accessible after scanning an appropriate [[e-Reader]] card; thus, these are the only Pokémon in either game for which the Dive Ball's increased catch rate can apply.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==References==
<references/>
 
==Related articles==
{{Poké Balls}}<br/>
{{Poké Balls}}<br/>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
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[[es:Buceo Ball]]
[[es:Buceo Ball]]
[[fr:Scuba Ball]]
[[fr:Scuba Ball]]
[[it:Poké Ball#Sub Ball]]
[[it:Sub Ball]]
[[ja:ダイブボール]]
[[ja:ダイブボール]]
[[zh:潜水球（道具）]]
[[zh:潜水球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 16:51, 16 January 2025

Dive Ball
ダイブボール
Dive Ball
Dive Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation III
Pocket
Generation III Poké Balls
Generation IV Poké Balls
Generation V Items (Poké Balls)
Generation VI Items
Generation VII Items
Generation VIII Poké Balls
Generation IX Poké Balls

The Dive Ball (Japanese: ダイブボール Dive 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 in water encounters, originally specifically underwater encounters. It was first developed in Mossdeep City.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSE
HGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwSh 		$1,000 $500
FRLG
DPPt
BDSP		 N/A $500
SV $1,000 $250

Effect

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. It has an increased catch rate modifier in certain encounters.

The Dive 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 the ball, wasting the item. If used on the ghost Marowak, it will dodge the ball, wasting it.

Generation III

If used underwater, the Dive Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. Since there are no underwater areas in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it will always have a 1× modifier in those games. In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Phenac Stadium is considered an underwater area, so the Dive Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier there.

Generation IV to VIII

If used while surfing, fishing, or underwater, the Dive 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×).

Generation IX

If used while the Pokémon is currently on or in water, the Dive Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. The bonus catch rate only applies to Pokémon that swim in water, or typically walk on land and have entered water.

Pokémon that always fly or hover do not benefit from this bonus, excluding instances where a Pokémon typically walks on land, but has an animation of "flying over water" instead of "swimming in water", such as Tropius.[1]

Additionally, the pool of water near the Firescourge Shrine is not properly considered "water" due to a bug, and therefore nothing benefits from an increased catch rate from Dive Balls there, even if the Pokémon would otherwise be eligible.

Description

Games Description
RSE
ColoXD 		A Ball that works better on Pokémon on the ocean floor.
FRLG A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Pokémon deep in the sea.
DPPtHGSS A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live in the sea.
BWB2W2 A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Pokémon that live underwater.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well when catching Pokémon that live underwater.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon in or on the water.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Abandoned Ship Mossdeep Poké Mart
FRLG Trade
ColoXD Trade
DPPt Route 223Pt Pokémon News Press
HGSS Trade
PW Beautiful Beach (5000+ steps), Blue Lake (3500+ steps)
BW Cold Storage, Wellspring Cave Undella Poké Mart
Village Bridge, Black CityB/White ForestW (Jacques)
B2W2 Routes 3 and 17, Seaside Cave Undella and Humilau Poké Marts
Big Stadium and Small Court (defeat Fisherman Devon), Village Bridge
DW* Sparkling Sea
XY Route 16, Azure Bay Poké Ball Boutique
Ambrette Town (trade for a Poké Ball; daily)
ORAS Sea Mauville Fallarbor Poké Mart
Route 125 (20% chance after a rematch with Sailor Ernest)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Routes 8 and 15, Brooklet Hill, Hano Beach, Kala'e Bay, Ula'ula BeachUSUM Route 8 Poké Mart
Festival Plaza (Ball Shop)
SwSh Route 9 All Wild Area Watt Traders (50 W)
Hammerlocke Poké Mart (Southern Pokémon Center)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Champion Cup tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
SwShIA Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (hidden recurring item)
Cram-o-matic (Blue Apricorn)
SwShCT Frigid Sea Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Galarian Star Tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
BDSP Eterna City (from the Underground Man after creating a Secret Base) Pokémon News Press, or gift from Vaporeon, Piplup, Prinplup, or Empoleon in Amity Square
SV Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain, East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), North Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five)
Reward for registering 170 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex (×10) 		All Poké Marts (after earning 5 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Chilling Waterhead, Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Road, Kitakami Wilds, Reveler's Road, Wistful Fields Peachy's (after earning 5 Gym Badges)
SVID Canyon Biome, Coastal Biome, Polar Biome Vending machines (Terarium)
Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SwSh New Year's 2020 Dive Balls All December 31, 2019 to January 30, 2020
SV Variety Ball Sets Japan November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set Japanese April 13 to October 2, 2023

NPC usage

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Swimmers and Surfers keep their Pokémon in Dive Balls.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Nessa keeps her Pokémon in Dive Balls.

The following Trainer classes keep their Pokémon in Dive Balls:

Gallery

Artwork

Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

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
In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

In-battle model
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Generation VIII

In animation

Pokémon the Series

A Dive Ball in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

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

Pokémon the Series: XY

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

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

In We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!, Lana caught her Eevee, Sandy, in a Dive Ball.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!, a Dive Ball appeared as a part of James's Poké Ball collection.

In Mad About Blue!, Gorman was shown to keep his Nidorina and Phanpy in Dive Balls.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Ludlow keeps his Pokémon in Dive Balls, as first seen in The Future I Choose with his Quagsire, and in Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin with his Sharpedo.

In the manga

A Dive Ball in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

A Dive 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 Dive Balls were seen in Sneaky Like Shedinja II, The Final Battle III, and The Final Battle V.

Sword & Shield arc

In Toasty!! Battle Against Toxapex, Nessa's Drednaw was shown to be housed in a Dive Ball.

In the TCG

Dive Ball in the TCG
Main article: Dive Ball (Primal Clash 125)

Dive Ball was introduced as an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English XY Series (the Japanese XY Era). It debuted in English in the Primal Clash expansion, with artwork by Toyste Beach. In Japan, it debuted in the Tidal Storm expansion. It allows the player to search their deck for a Water-type Pokémon and put it into their hand.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 潛水球 Chìhmséui Kàuh
Mandarin 潛水球 / 潜水球 Qiánshuǐ Qiú
French Scuba Ball
German Tauchball
Italian Sub Ball
Korean 다이브볼 Dive Ball
Portuguese Brazil Bola Mergulho
Portugal Dive bola
Bola Mergulho*
Russian Дайв-Болл Daiv-Boll
Spanish Buceo Ball
Vietnamese Bóng Drive

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1610341834143711232

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