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[[Image:Ball_Capsule.jpg|thumb|right|{{an|Dawn}} demonstrating how to use a Ball Capsule on {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s [[Poké Ball]]]]
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A '''Ball Capsule''' is a special [[item]] in [[Generation IV]] that can be attached to a [[Pokémon]]'s [[Poké Ball]] to add special effects when the Pokémon is sent out in a {{pkmn|battle}} or {{pkmn|contest}}.
A '''Ball Capsule''' (Japanese: '''ボールカプセル''' ''Ball Capsule'') is a special [[item]] introduced in [[Generation IV]] that can be attached to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[Poké Ball]] to add special effects when the Pokémon is sent out in a {{pkmn|battle}}.


Ball Capsules may be accessed from the {{player}}'s own [[PC]]. There are twelve spaces for them to be saved on, and their appearance can be altered by adding [[Seal]]s to their exteriors, creating the aforementioned special effects. Seals can be purchased at Sunyshore City. Eight Seals can be attached to any Capsule at one time.
==In the games==
Ball Capsules may be accessed from the {{player}}'s own [[PC]]. There are twelve spaces for them to be saved on, and their appearance can be altered by adding [[Seal]]s to their exteriors, which are used to create a variety of special effects. Most Seals can be purchased in the [[Sunyshore Market]] at [[Sunyshore City]]. A total of eight Seals can be attached to a Ball Capsule at one time.


If a Pokémon whose Poké Ball has a Capsule is to be placed in the [[Pokémon storage system]], the capsule must be removed. Likewise, when a Pokémon is [[trade]]d, the capsule will automatically be removed.
If a Pokémon whose Poké Ball has a Ball Capsule is to be {{pkmn2|released}} or stored in the [[Pokémon Storage System]], the Ball Capsule must be removed. Likewise, when a Pokémon is [[trade]]d, the Ball Capsule will automatically be removed.
 
[[Non-player character|NPC]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in {{game|Platinum}} use Ball Capsules, notable examples include the [[Sunyshore Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]] [[Volkner]] and the [[Elite Four]] member {{EF|Flint}}, who use Ball Capsules on the Poké Balls of their {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Magmortar}}, respectively.
 
Ball Capsules and Seals were removed in [[Generation V]].


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
When {{g|Coordinators}} debut in [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s, they get a [[Contest Pass]], a Ball Capsule and Seals. These were first shown in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault]]''.
[[File:Ball Capsule anime.png|thumb|220px|Dawn demonstrating how to use a Ball Capsule in the anime]]
In the [[Pokémon anime]], Ball Capsules are mainly used by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s in [[Pokémon Contest]]s held in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] to enhance a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s stage appearance, as it is important to make a good first impression right out of the [[Poké Ball]].
 
In this [[canon]], Ball Capsules were introduced in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', in which {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} were seen receiving a Ball Capsule each after registering for a [[Contest Pass]]. Ash had never heard of Ball Capsules before and so Dawn explained to him how they can be used in combination with [[Seal]]s to add special effects when a Pokémon is sent out.
 
In Sinnoh, Coordinators will receive a Ball Capsule along with a variety of Seals, a [[Ribbon]] case, and a rule book when signing up for their first Pokémon Contest, but it is assumed that additional Capsules can be bought at [[Poké Mart]]s, since Dawn has been seen with more than one Ball Capsule during competitions following the [[Double Performance]] format.
 
While Pokémon Contests seem to be their main use in the anime, they cannot be used during {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s in the {{pkmn|games}}.
 
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS354|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', {{adv|Platinum}} receives a Ball Capsule and some Seals as thanks for giving the [[Pokémon News Press]] information on {{p|Unown}}.
 
==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP012|Some Enchanted Sweetening!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ball Capsules. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「はってみよう シールキラキラ ボールカプセル」 ''Let's see, the Seals shine, Ball Capsule.''
 
==In other languages==
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|ko=볼캡슐 ''Ball Capsule''
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|vi=Vỏ bọc quả cầu
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Revision as of 12:10, 1 December 2016

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A Ball Capsule (Japanese: ボールカプセル Ball Capsule) is a special item introduced in Generation IV that can be attached to a Pokémon's Poké Ball to add special effects when the Pokémon is sent out in a battle.

In the games

Ball Capsules may be accessed from the player's own PC. There are twelve spaces for them to be saved on, and their appearance can be altered by adding Seals to their exteriors, which are used to create a variety of special effects. Most Seals can be purchased in the Sunyshore Market at Sunyshore City. A total of eight Seals can be attached to a Ball Capsule at one time.

If a Pokémon whose Poké Ball has a Ball Capsule is to be released or stored in the Pokémon Storage System, the Ball Capsule must be removed. Likewise, when a Pokémon is traded, the Ball Capsule will automatically be removed.

NPC Trainers in Pokémon Platinum use Ball Capsules, notable examples include the Sunyshore Gym Leader Volkner and the Elite Four member Flint, who use Ball Capsules on the Poké Balls of their Electivire and Magmortar, respectively.

Ball Capsules and Seals were removed in Generation V.

In the anime

Dawn demonstrating how to use a Ball Capsule in the anime

In the Pokémon anime, Ball Capsules are mainly used by Coordinators in Pokémon Contests held in the Sinnoh region to enhance a Pokémon's stage appearance, as it is important to make a good first impression right out of the Poké Ball.

In this canon, Ball Capsules were introduced in Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, in which Ash and Dawn were seen receiving a Ball Capsule each after registering for a Contest Pass. Ash had never heard of Ball Capsules before and so Dawn explained to him how they can be used in combination with Seals to add special effects when a Pokémon is sent out.

In Sinnoh, Coordinators will receive a Ball Capsule along with a variety of Seals, a Ribbon case, and a rule book when signing up for their first Pokémon Contest, but it is assumed that additional Capsules can be bought at Poké Marts, since Dawn has been seen with more than one Ball Capsule during competitions following the Double Performance format.

While Pokémon Contests seem to be their main use in the anime, they cannot be used during Super Contests in the games.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Knowledge of the Unown I, Platinum receives a Ball Capsule and some Seals as thanks for giving the Pokémon News Press information on Unown.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pallokapseli
France Flag.png French Capsule Ball
Germany Flag.png German Ballkapsel
Italy Flag.png Italian Capsula
South Korea Flag.png Korean 볼캡슐 Ball Capsule
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Cápsula de Bola
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cápsula
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Vỏ bọc quả cầu


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