Safari Ball
Generation
Generation I
Category
Poké Balls
Consumable
Yes
Holdable
No
Field Use
Yes
Battle Use
Yes
Description
A Poké Ball originally designed for use in Safari Zones.
| Generation | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | |
| Generation III | |
| Generation IV | |
| Generation V | |
| Generation VI | |
| Generation VII | |
| Generation VIII | |
| Generation IX |
Effects
Battle
Catch Rate Modifier
Gen I-Gen I
x2
Gen III-Gen VII
x1.5
Gen VIII-Gen VIII
x1
Gen IX+
x1
Flavor Texts
C
GS
A Ball used in the Safari Zone for catching wild Pokémon.
E
RS
A special Ball that is used only in the Safari Zone.
FRLG
A special Ball that is used only in the Safari Zone. It is finished in a camouflage pattern.
DP
PL
A special Poké Ball that is used only in the Great Marsh. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern.
SV
A special Poké Ball used in locales such as the Safari Zone in the Kanto region and the Great Marsh in the Sinnoh region.
Notes
Prior to Generation VIII, usable only in Safari Zones.
Acquisitions
| Versions | Method | Location | Qty | Requirements | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R | Safari Zone (Kanto) Safari Game entry | ×30 | Participating in a Safari Game | Unused balls are returned after the game. | ||||
D | Great Marsh Safari Game entry | ×30 | Participating in a Safari Game |
Distributions
| Event | Method | Period | Region | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Pokemon Scraps 2020 | Serial Code | 20/11/2020 – 30/04/2021 | Japan | SWSH |
| Pokémon Adventure 25 items | — | 26/04/2021 – 30/09/2021 | South Korea | |
| The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Visual Pokédex's Special Poké Ball Set | — | 15/03/2024 – 30/04/2026 | All | SV |
Spin-Off Games
| Game | Effect | Acquisition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon GO | A special event-exclusive Poké Ball with a higher catch rate than standard Poké Balls. | GO Wild Area events | Expires at the end of each event day. |
Sprites
FRLG
BDSP
SV
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