"Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: A Comprehensive Guide to Poke Ball Catch Rates and Types"

Catch rates and Poke Ball types play a significant role in your Pokémon-catching strategy in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Here’s a detailed guide to the various Poke Balls, their catch rates, and where you can find them:

1. Standard Poke Ball

• Catch Rate: 1x
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

2. Friend Ball

• Catch Rate: 1x
• Location: Obtainable from Porto Mirinada auctions, Academy Ace Tournament, or as rewards for registering 260 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex or 160 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokedex.

3. Heal Ball

• Catch Rate: 1x
• Location: Found at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

4. Luxury Ball

• Catch Rate: 1x
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

5. Premier Ball

• Catch Rate: 1x
• Location: Received as a gift for buying 10 Poke Balls at Pokémon Centers or School Stores.

6. Beast Ball

• Catch Rate: 0.01x
• Location: Obtained as a gift after registering 400 Pokémon in the Pokédex.

7. Heavy Ball

• Catch Rate: 1.1x-1.50x (especially effective against heavy Pokémon like Hariyama)
• Location: Given as a gift for registering 320 Pokémon in the Pokédex, at Porto Mirinada auctions, from the Academy Ace Tournament, or as a reward for registering 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokedex.

8. Nest Ball

• Catch Rate: 1.5x for Level 16 or lower, 2x for Level 11 or lower
• Location: Found at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

9. Great Ball

• Catch Rate: 1.5x
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

10. Ultra Ball

• Catch Rate: 2x
• Location: Found at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

11. Timer Ball

• Catch Rate: 2.2x after 4 turns, 4x after 10 turns
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

12. Dusk Ball

• Catch Rate: 3x in caves or at night
• Location: Found at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

13. Repeat Ball

• Catch Rate: 3.5x for already registered Pokémon
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

14. Net Ball

• Catch Rate: 3.5x for Water or Bug Types
• Location: Found at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

15. Dive Ball

• Catch Rate: 3.5x for water Pokémon
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

16. Moon Ball

• Catch Rate: 4x (Specifically for Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, and Wigglytuff)
• Location: Obtainable at Porta Marinada auctions, as a reward from the Academy Ace Tournament, or as a reward for registering 300 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex.

17. Lure Ball

• Catch Rate: 4x for water Pokémon
• Location: Available at Porta Marinada auctions, as a reward from the Academy Ace Tournament, or as a reward for registering 300 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex.

18. Level Ball

• Catch Rate: 4x when in-battle Pokémon is 2x the enemy Pokémon’s level (but less than 4x the level)
• Location: Obtainable at Porta Marinada auctions, as a reward from the Academy Ace Tournament, or as a reward for registering 280 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex.

19. Fast Ball

• Catch Rate: 4x for Pokémon with a Speed of 100 or higher
• Location: Found at Porta Marinada auctions or as a reward for registering 240 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex.

20. Dream Ball

• Catch Rate: 4x against sleeping Pokémon
• Location: Obtainable at Porta Marinada auctions or as a reward for registering 360 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex.

21. Quick Ball

• Catch Rate: 5x (Most effective on Turn 1)
• Location: Available at Pokémon Centers and School Stores.

22. Love Ball

• Catch Rate: 8x against a Pokémon of the opposite gender to your lead Pokémon
• Location: Obtainable at Porta Marinada auctions, as a reward from the Academy Ace Tournament, or as a reward for registering 110 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex.

23. Master Ball

• Catch Rate: Guaranteed catch
• Location: Given by Director Clavell after completing the Paldea campaign remake ad own article.

Use this guide to select the right Poke Ball for specific situations and increase your chances of successfully capturing Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.