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In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, while it is intended to be more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using the Moon Stone, it always has a 1× [[catch rate]] due to [[List of battle glitches in Generation II#Catch rate|an oversight]]. | In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, while it is intended to be more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using the Moon Stone, it always has a 1× [[catch rate]] due to [[List of battle glitches in Generation II#Catch rate|an oversight]]. | ||
Although this is impossible in normal gameplay, the Moon Ball has a 4× catch rate modifier if the wild Pokémon has at least two [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolutions]]: the first must be evolution by directly using an item and the second must specifically use the 10th evolution method, but this method does not actually exist in-game. This is a result of looking for the [[Evolution item]] at the wrong memory address and using the [[List of items by index number (Generation I)|index number]] of the [[Burn Heal]] instead of the Moon Stone. | Although this is impossible in normal gameplay, the Moon Ball has a 4× catch rate modifier if the wild Pokémon has at least two [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolutions]]: the first branch must be an evolution by directly using an item and the second must specifically use the 10th evolution method, but this method does not actually exist in-game. This is a result of looking for the [[Evolution item]] at the wrong memory address and using the [[List of items by index number (Generation I)|index number]] of the [[Burn Heal]] instead of the Moon Stone. | ||
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The Moon Ball (Japanese: ムーンボール Moon Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation II. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed against Pokémon that evolve by using a Moon Stone.
It is one of Kurt's signature Apricorn Poké Balls, and is made from Yellow Apricorns.
In the core series games
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: If the wild Pokémon used Transform, does the Moon Ball check for the original species or the transformed species? |
Manual activation
When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon.
The Moon 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, the opposing Trainer will bat the ball away, wasting the turn (as well as the ball prior to Generation IV).
Generation II
- Main article: List of glitches in Generation II → Moon Ball oversight
In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, while it is intended to be more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using the Moon Stone, it always has a 1× catch rate due to an oversight.
Although this is impossible in normal gameplay, the Moon Ball has a 4× catch rate modifier if the wild Pokémon has at least two branched evolutions: the first branch must be an evolution by directly using an item and the second must specifically use the 10th evolution method, but this method does not actually exist in-game. This is a result of looking for the Evolution item at the wrong memory address and using the index number of the Burn Heal instead of the Moon Stone.
Generation IV
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, if the wild Pokémon is part of an evolutionary family that includes a Pokémon who evolves by using a Moon Stone, it has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.
Generation VII onward
If the wild Pokémon is of a species that evolves by using a Moon Stone (no longer including the rest of their evolutionary family), it has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).
Held item
Fling fails if the user is holding a Moon Ball.
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver only, Moon Balls cannot be held. This is to prevent them being held by a Pokémon traded to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, where the item does not exist.
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As a held item
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Gallery
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| Artwork by Ken Sugimori |
Artwork from Scarlet and Violet |
Sprites
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| In-battle sprite in Generation II |
Summary sprite from Generations IV and V |
In-battle sprite in Generation IV |
In-battle sprite in Generation V |
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| In-battle model from X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon |
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In the anime
In Going Apricorn!, a Moon Ball appeared in a fantasy during Maizie's explanation about Apricorn Poké Balls.
In Trouble's Brewing, Satsuki was revealed to keep her Jolteon in a Moon Ball.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
In Teddiursa's Picnic, a Moon Ball appeared in a fantasy during Maizie's explanation about Apricorn Poké Balls.
In Slugging It Out with Slugma, a Moon Ball was seen amongst Crystal's set of Apricorn Poké Balls.
Trivia
- Prior to Pokémon Sword and Shield, it was impossible to legitimately observe the Moon Ball's bonus on Munna, as it could not be encountered in the wild in any of the games where Moon Balls could be obtained.
- Prior to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, this was also the case for Skitty as well.
In other languages
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This item article is part of Project ItemDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all items. |
