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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|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}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|}
|}
|}
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When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. It has a [[catch rate]] modifier that increases with the number of turns that have passed in the encounter (so this counter is 0 on the first turn), calculated as follows:
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. It has a [[catch rate]] modifier that increases with the number of turns that have passed in the encounter (so this counter is 0 on the first turn), calculated as follows:


From Generation III to IV:
From Generations III to IV:
<math>modifier = \min\left({turns + 10 \over 10}, 4\right)</math>
<math>modifier = \min\left({turns + 10 \over 10}, 4\right)</math>


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! colspan=3 | Catch rate modifier
! colspan=3 | Catch rate modifier
|-
|-
! Gen. 3-4
! Gen. III-IV
! Gen. 5+
! Gen. V+
|-
|-
|0 || 1 || 1
|0 || 1 || 1
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective the more turns that are taken in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective the more turns that are taken in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.}}
|}
|}
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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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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
| [[Citadark Isle]]<br>[[Realgam Tower]] ([[Battle CD]] [[Battle CDs 21-30#Battle CD 27|27]], and [[Battle CDs 21-30#Battle CD 28|28]] completion prizes)
| [[Citadark Isle]]<br>[[Realgam Tower]] ([[Battle CD]] [[Battle CDs 21-30#Battle CD 27|27]] and [[Battle CDs 21-30#Battle CD 28|28]] completion prizes)
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{rt|207|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
| {{rt|207|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
| {{to|Celestic}}, {{ci|Canalave}}, {{ci|Snowpoint}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Celestic Town]] shop<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
| {{ci|Canalave}}, {{ci|Snowpoint}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Celestic Town]] shop<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Castelia City]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Icirrus City]], [[Challenger's Cave]]
| [[Castelia City]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Icirrus City]], [[Challenger's Cave]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "How long have you been playing?" survey)
| {{ci|Opelucid}} and {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{ci|Opelucid}} and {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{rt|12|Unova}}, [[Castelia City]], [[Striaton City]]
| {{rt|12|Unova}}, [[Castelia City]], [[Striaton City]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "How long have you been playing?" survey)
| {{ci|Opelucid}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, and {{ci|Icirrus}} [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{ci|Opelucid}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, and {{ci|Icirrus}} [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|19|Kalos}} and {{rtn|17|Kalos}}; [[Geosenge Town]], [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|19|Kalos}} and {{rtn|17|Kalos}}; [[Geosenge Town]], [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| {{ci|Coumarine}}, {{ci|Snowbelle}}, and {{ci|Lumiose}} (South Boulevard) [[Poké Mart]]s; {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}
| {{ci|Coumarine}}, {{ci|Snowbelle}}, and {{ci|Lumiose}} ([[South Boulevard]]) [[Poké Mart]]s; {{DL|Autumnal Avenue|Poké Ball Boutique}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
|
| {{ci|Rustboro}} [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to scientist on Route 116)<br/>{{rt|119|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a rematch with {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}} Catherine and Pokémon Ranger Jackson)
| {{ci|Rustboro}} [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to the {{tc|Scientist}} on {{rt|116|Hoenn}})<br/>{{rt|119|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}} Catherine and Pokémon Ranger Jackson)
|-
|-
| {{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}}
|  
|  
| 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}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Brawlers' Cave]])<br>[[Cram-o-matic]] ([[White Apricorn]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
|
| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[White Apricorn]])
| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Ballimere Lake]])<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
|
| {{to|Celestic}}, {{ci|Canalave}}, {{ci|Snowpoint}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Celestic Town]] shop<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
| {{ci|Canalave}}, {{ci|Snowpoint}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Celestic Town]] shop<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Area Zero]], [[Asado Desert]], [[Casseroya Lake]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[North Province (Area Two)]], [[West Province (Area One)]]<br>Reward for registering 220 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] (×10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 8 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Wistful Fields]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 8 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[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}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! 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;"
| 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 Scarlet and Violet====
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], [[Giacomo]] keeps his Pokémon in Timer Balls.
[[Giacomo]] keeps his Pokémon in Timer Balls.


==Artwork==
==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
===Artwork===
{| 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:SugimoriTimerBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriTimerBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Timer 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}}
|}
|}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{| 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:Timer Ball III.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball III.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer 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}}
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| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| 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:Timer Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball battle V.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball battle V.png]]
|-
|-
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
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===Models===
===Models===
{| 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:Timer Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Timer Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| 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}}
| 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}}
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|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In animation==
[[File:DotchiNyo Poké Balls 4.png|thumb|250px|A Timer Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:DotchiNyo Poké Balls 4.png|thumb|250px|A Timer Ball in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
A Timer Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
A Timer Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from {{aniseries|DP}}.
{{-}}
{{-}}


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[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|250px|A Timer Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|250px|A Timer Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Emerald}}====
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A Timer Ball first appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' and ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]'', where {{adv|Emerald}} tried to use one to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Jirachi}}. However, [[Guile Hideout]], seeking to catch Jirachi for himself, used his sword to slice the Ball in two before it could hit its target.
A Timer Ball first appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' and ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]'', where {{adv|Emerald}} tried to use one to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Jirachi}}. However, [[Guile Hideout]], seeking to catch Jirachi for himself, used his sword to slice the Ball in two before it could hit its target.


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[[File:TimerBallSunMoon134.jpg|180px|thumb|Timer Ball]]
[[File:TimerBallSunMoon134.jpg|180px|thumb|Timer Ball]]
{{main|Timer Ball (Sun & Moon 134)}}
{{main|Timer Ball (Sun & Moon 134)}}
The {{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Timer Ball|134}}, first found in {{TCG|Sun & Moon|Collection Sun}}, allows the player to flip two {{TCG|Coin}}s, search for an Evolution Pokémon for each heads gotten from their Deck, reveal them to the other player, and add them to their hand.
The '''Timer Ball''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Sun & Moon|Collection Sun}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion, with artwork by [[Toyste Beach]]. It allows the player to flip two {{TCG|Coin}}s, search their deck for an Evolution Pokémon for each heads flipped, reveal them to the other player, and add them to their hand.
{{-}}
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* Timer Balls can achieve one of the highest catch rates of any Poké Ball other than the [[Master Ball]].
** From [[Generation]] {{Gen|III}} to {{Gen|IV}}, Timer Balls have a better catch rate than [[Ultra Ball]]s after 11 turns, and better than [[Dusk Ball]]s after 26 turns.
** From Generation V to VI, Timer Balls have a better catch rate than Ultra Balls after 4 turns, and better than Dusk Balls after 9 turns.
** From [[Generation VII]] onward, Timer Balls have a better catch rate than Ultra Balls after 4 turns, and better than Dusk Balls after 7 turns.
* Timer Ball is the only Poké Ball introduced in the first three [[generation]]s that has not appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}} in any form outside of openings and endings.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|vi=Bóng Time
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}}
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==Related articles==
{{Poké Balls}}<br/>
{{Poké Balls}}<br/>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
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[[es:Turno Ball]]
[[es:Turno Ball]]
[[fr:Chrono Ball]]
[[fr:Chrono Ball]]
[[it:Poké Ball#Timer Ball]]
[[it:Timer Ball]]
[[ja:タイマーボール]]
[[ja:タイマーボール]]
[[zh:计时球（道具）]]
[[zh:计时球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 16:49, 16 January 2025

Timer Ball
タイマーボール
Timer Ball
Timer Ball
Artwork from Pokémon Global Link
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 Timer Ball (Japanese: タイマーボール Timer 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 the longer it has been since the start of the battle. 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

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. It has a catch rate modifier that increases with the number of turns that have passed in the encounter (so this counter is 0 on the first turn), calculated as follows:

From Generations III to IV: modifier=min⁡(turns+1010,4)

From Generation V onward: modifier=min⁡(1+turns×12294096,4)

If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).

The Timer 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.

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Timer Ball.

Description

Games Description
RSE More effective as more turns are taken in battle.
FRLG A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
ColoXD A Ball that gains power in battles taking many turns.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective the more turns that are taken in battle.
SwShBDSPLA A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Trick House (Second Puzzle) 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)
Colo The Under Subway Outskirt Stand (after Duking's first email)
XD Citadark Isle
Realgam Tower (Battle CD 27 and 28 completion prizes) 		Outskirt Stand
DPPt Route 207Pt Canalave, Snowpoint, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Celestic Town shop
Pokémon News Press
HGSS Goldenrod Department Store lottery (second prize)Sa
PW Sinnoh Field (2500+ steps)
BW Castelia City, Chargestone Cave, Icirrus City, Challenger's Cave
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "How long have you been playing?" survey) 		Opelucid and Pokémon League Poké Marts; Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Route 12, Castelia City, Striaton City
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "How long have you been playing?" survey) 		Opelucid, Victory Road, and Icirrus Poké Marts; Shopping Mall Nine
DW* Rugged Mountain
XY Routes 19 and 17; Geosenge Town, Poké Ball Factory Coumarine, Snowbelle, and Lumiose (South Boulevard) Poké Marts; Poké Ball Boutique
ORAS Rustboro Poké Mart (after speaking to the Scientist on Route 116)
Route 119 (20% chance after a rematch with Pokémon Ranger Catherine and Pokémon Ranger Jackson)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Blush Mountain Paniola Poké Mart, Thrifty Megamart
Festival Plaza (Ball Shop)MUM
SwSh 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 Hidden recurring item (Brawlers' Cave)
Cram-o-matic (White Apricorn)
SwShCT Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Hidden recurring item (Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Galarian Star Tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
BDSP Canalave, Snowpoint, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Celestic Town shop
Pokémon News Press
SV Area Zero, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain, East Province (Area Three), North Province (Area Two), West Province (Area One)
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Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
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 Scarlet and Violet

Giacomo keeps his Pokémon in Timer 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 from
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Generation VIII

In animation

A Timer Ball in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

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

In the manga

A Timer Ball in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

A Timer Ball first appeared in A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle and Skirting Around Surskit I, where Emerald tried to use one to catch Jirachi. However, Guile Hideout, seeking to catch Jirachi for himself, used his sword to slice the Ball in two before it could hit its target.

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

In the TCG

Timer Ball
Main article: Timer Ball (Sun & Moon 134)

The Timer Ball was introduced as an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era). It was first released in the Japanese Collection Sun expansion and the English Sun & Moon expansion, with artwork by Toyste Beach. It allows the player to flip two Coins, search their deck for an Evolution Pokémon for each heads flipped, reveal them to the other player, and add them to their hand.

Trivia

  • Timer Balls can achieve one of the highest catch rates of any Poké Ball other than the Master Ball.
    • From Generation III to IV, Timer Balls have a better catch rate than Ultra Balls after 11 turns, and better than Dusk Balls after 26 turns.
    • From Generation V to VI, Timer Balls have a better catch rate than Ultra Balls after 4 turns, and better than Dusk Balls after 9 turns.
    • From Generation VII onward, Timer Balls have a better catch rate than Ultra Balls after 4 turns, and better than Dusk Balls after 7 turns.
  • Timer Ball is the only Poké Ball introduced in the first three generations that has not appeared in the animated series in any form outside of openings and endings.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 計時球 Gaisìh Kàuh
Mandarin 計時球 / 计时球 Jìshí Qiú
French Chrono Ball
German Timerball
Indonesian Bola Timer
Italian Timer Ball
Korean 타이마볼 Timer Ball
Portuguese Brazil Bola Tempo
Portugal Bola Tempo
Russian Хроно-Болл Khrono-Boll
Spanish Turno Ball
Vietnamese Bóng Time

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