Light Ball
Generation
Generation II
Category
Held Items
Consumable
No
Holdable
Yes
Field Use
No
Battle Use
No
Fling
Power: 30
Effect: Paralyzes the target
Description
A mysterious electric orb that boosts Pikachu’s offensive power when held.
| Generation | |
|---|---|
| Generation II |  Items |
| Generation III | Items |
| Generation IV | Items |
| Generation V | Items |
| Generation VI | Items |
| Generation VII | Items |
| Generation VIII | Items |
| Generation IX | Items |
Effects
Held
Stat Boost
Gen II+
Doubles Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack (varies by generation)
Field
Gen III+
Allows Pichu to hatch knowing Volt Tackle if a parent holds it
Prices
VersionBuySell
C
GS
E
FRLG
RS
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
BDSP
-
50
SM
USUM
SWSH
-
500
SV
-
250
Flavor Texts
C
GS
An odd, electrical orb. (HOLD)
E
RS
A hold item that raises the Sp. Atk of Pikachu.
FRLG
An orb to be held by a Pikachu that raises the Sp. Atk stat. Touching it may cause a shock.
DP
An item to be held by Pikachu. It is a puzzling orb that raises the Sp. Atk stat.
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
An item to be held by Pikachu. It is a puzzling orb that raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stat.
ORAS
XY
SM
USUM
BDSP
LA
SWSH
An item to be held by Pikachu. It's a puzzling orb that boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
SV
An item to be held by Pikachu. It's a mysterious orb that boosts Pikachu’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Notes
Also enables Pichu bred while held by a parent to learn Volt Tackle.
Distributions
| Event | Method | Period | Region | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramorant Max Raid Battle items | Event | 10/02/2021 – 28/02/2021 | All | SWSH |
Spin-Off Games
| Game | Effect | Acquisition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon: Magikarp Jump | Summons Pikachu as a helper Pokémon. | Reward for beating the Friend League | Friendship Item |
Sprites
FRLG
BDSP
SV
Other Languages
でんきだま (Denki-dama)
Balle Lumière(Alternate spelling exists)
Kugelblitz
Elettropalla
Bola Luminosa(Alternate spelling exists)
전기구슬 (Jeongi Guseul)
電氣球 (Dihnhei Kàuh)
电气球 (Diànqì Qiú)