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The '''Net Ball''' (Japanese: '''ネットボール''' ''Net Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed against lower [[level]] Pokémon.
The '''Net Ball''' (Japanese: '''ネットボール''' ''Net Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed against {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. It was developed in [[Mossdeep City]].


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}
|{{PDollar}}1000|{{PDollar}}500}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}250}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
====Manual activation====
====Manual activation====
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used against a {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}}, it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier.
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used against a {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier (no additional bonus is applied if the Pokémon is both of these types). If the wild Pokémon's [[type change|type has been changed]] (e.g. due to {{m|Soak}}), the Net Ball checks the Pokémon's current type.


=====Generation IV=====
=====Generations III to VI=====
If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.
If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.


=====Generation VII onward=====
=====Generation VII onward=====
If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3.5× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 0.1×.
If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3.5× [[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====
====Held item====
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===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A somewhat different <sc>Ball</sc> that works especially well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> that works well on <sc>Water</sc>- and <sc>Bug</sc>-type {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br/>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br/>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]], [[Outcast Island]], [[Rocket Warehouse]]
| [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]], [[Rocket Warehouse]]
| {{rt|12|Kanto}} (reward for a record-breaking {{p|Magikarp}})
| {{rt|12|Kanto}} (reward for a record-breaking {{p|Magikarp}})<br/>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Outcast Island]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}
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| [[Outskirt Stand]]
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| {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
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| [[Outskirt Stand]]
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Eterna Forest]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
| [[Eterna Forest]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
| {{ci|Oreburgh}}, {{ci|Eterna}}, {{ci|Hearthome}}, {{to|Solaceon}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
| {{ci|Oreburgh}}, {{ci|Eterna}}, {{to|Floaroma}}, {{ci|Hearthome}}, {{to|Solaceon}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey)
| [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey)
| {{ci|Virbank}}, {{ci|Castelia}}, {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Humilau}}, and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{ci|Virbank}}, {{ci|Castelia}}, {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Humilau}}, and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
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| {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kalos}}, {{rtn|12|Kalos}}, {{rtn|15|Kalos}}, and {{rtn|19|Kalos}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kalos}}, {{rtn|12|Kalos}}, {{rtn|15|Kalos}}, and {{rtn|19|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard), {{ci|Cyllage}}, and {{ci|Snowbelle}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}
| [[Lumiose City]] ([[North Boulevard]]), {{ci|Cyllage}}, and {{ci|Snowbelle}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Autumnal Avenue|Poké Ball Boutique}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| {{ci|Rustboro}} [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to scientist on {{rt|116|Hoenn}})<br/>[[Petalburg Woods]] (20% chance after rematch with a {{tc|Bug Catcher}} James), {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a rematch with {{tc|Bug Maniac}} Brandon)
| {{ci|Rustboro}} [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to the {{tc|Scientist}} on {{rt|116|Hoenn}})<br/>[[Petalburg Woods]] (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Bug Catcher}} James), {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Bug Maniac}} Brandon)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
|
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Kala'e Bay]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Brooklet Hill]]
| {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Kala'e Bay]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Brooklet Hill]]
| [[Paniola Town]] [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|7|Alola}}
| [[Paniola Town]] [[Poké Mart]]<br/>Hidden [[recurring item]] ({{rt|7|Alola}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Hulbury]]
| Central [[Motostoke]] [[Poké Mart]]<br>All [[Wild Area]] [[Watt Trader]]s (50 {{Watt}})<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Champion Cup]] tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
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| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Blue Apricorn]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
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| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]])<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
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| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
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| {{ci|Oreburgh}}, {{to|Floaroma}}, {{ci|Hearthome}}, {{to|Solaceon}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[East Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area One)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br>Reward for registering 70 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] (×10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 2 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Infernal Pass]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Oni's Maw]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 2 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
|
| [[Vending machine]]s ([[Terarium]])<br>[[Item Printer]] (Poké Ball Lotto)
|}
|}
|}
|}
====Distribution====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{Poké Balls color}}"
|-
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{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Variety Ball Sets}}
| Japan
| November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set}}
| Japanese
| April 13 to October 2, 2023
|}
|}
===NPC usage===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
[[Lana]] keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.


==Artwork==
==Artwork==
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriNetBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriNetBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Net Ball SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
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| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary IV.png]]
|-
|-
| In-battle and<br>Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| In-battle and<br>Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
|-
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball battle V.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball battle V.png]]
|-
|-
| Summary sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV|Generations IV}} and {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Summary sprite from<BR>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Net Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| In-battle model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X, Y}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby,<br>Alpha Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}},<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| In-battle model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X, Y}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby,<br>Alpha Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}},<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
|}
|}


===Cameo appearances===
==In animation==
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]] [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], [[Lana]] keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.
{{-}}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Various Poké Balls XY079 2.png|thumb|250px|A Net Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Various Poké Balls XY079 2.png|thumb|250px|A Net Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A Net Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
A Net Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.


In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Net Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Net Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. In addition, {{AP|Pikachu}} was also briefly painted with Net Ball pattern.
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Net Ball Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Net Balls in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Net Ball Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Net Balls in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]'', [[Mr. Briney]] used Net Balls to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a trio of {{p|Wailmer}} he reeled in.
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I]]'', [[Mr. Briney]] used Net Balls to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a trio of {{p|Wailmer}} he reeled in.


A Net Ball appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' while {{adv|Emerald}} was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to catch {{p|Jirachi}}.
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A Net Ball appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' while {{adv|Emerald}} was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to catch {{adv|Jirachi}}.
 
More of Emerald's Net Balls were seen in ''[[PS318|Sneaky Like Shedinja II]]'', ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', and ''[[PS332|The Final Battle V]]''.
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:NetBallSkyLegend51.jpg|200px|thumb|Net Ball]]
[[File:NetBallLostThunder187.jpg|200px|thumb|Net Ball]]
{{main|Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)}}
{{main|Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)}}
The {{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Net Ball|187}}, first found in {{TCG|Fairy Rise}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Basic {{e|Grass}} Pokémon or a {{e|Grass}} Energy card and put it into their hand.
The {{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Net Ball|187}} was first printed in the English {{TCG|Lost Thunder}} set and the Japanese {{TCG|Fairy Rise}} set. It allows the player to search their [[deck]] for a {{TCG|Basic Pokémon|Basic}} {{e|Grass}} {{TCG|Pokémon}} or a {{e|Grass}} [[Grass Energy (TCG)|Energy]] card and put it into their [[hand]].
{{-}}
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, a {{tc|Sailor}} in the [[Mossdeep City]] [[Poké Mart]] mentions that [[Dive Ball]]s and Net Balls are only made in Mossdeep. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Sailor instead mentions that they used to be Mossdeep's specialties.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|fr=Filet Ball
|fr=Filet Ball
|de=Netzball
|de=Netzball
|id=Bola Net
|it=Rete Ball
|it=Rete Ball
|ko=넷트볼 ''Net Ball''
|ko=넷트볼 ''Net Ball''
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[[es:Malla Ball]]
[[es:Malla Ball]]
[[fr:Filet Ball]]
[[fr:Filet Ball]]
[[it:Poké Ball#Rete Ball]]
[[it:Rete Ball]]
[[ja:ネットボール]]
[[ja:ネットボール]]
[[zh:捕网球（道具）]]
[[zh:捕网球（道具）]]

Revision as of 02:21, 22 September 2024

Net Ball
ネットボール
Net Ball
Bag Net Ball Sprite.png
Net Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation III
Pocket
Generation III Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IV Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items (Poké Balls)
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IX Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls

The Net Ball (Japanese: ネットボール Net Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation III. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed against Water- or Bug-type Pokémon. It was developed in Mossdeep City.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP 		$1,000 $500
SV $1,000 $250

Effect

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, it has an increased catch rate modifier (no additional bonus is applied if the Pokémon is both of these types). If the wild Pokémon's type has been changed (e.g. due to Soak), the Net Ball checks the Pokémon's current type.

Generations III to VI

If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.

Generation VII onward

If used against a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, the Net Ball has a 3.5× 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 Net Ball.

Description

Games Description
RSE A Ball that works well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
FRLG A somewhat different Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
ColoXD A Ball that works well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that works especially well on Water- and Bug-type Pokémon.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Mossdeep City Mossdeep Poké Mart
FRLG Rocket Hideout, Rocket Warehouse Route 12 (reward for a record-breaking Magikarp)
Hidden recurring item (Outcast Island)
ColoXD Outskirt Stand
DPPt Eterna ForestPt Oreburgh, Eterna, Floaroma, Hearthome, Solaceon, and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
HGSS Azalea, Ecruteak, Blackthorn, Frontier Access, and Viridian Poké Marts
Goldenrod Department Store lottery (second place)We
PW Noisy Forest (5000+ steps), Blue Lake (4000+ steps)
BW Pinwheel Forest, Cold Storage
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey) 		Nacrene, Castelia, Driftveil, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Lostlorn Forest, Mistralton City, Pinwheel Forest
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "The first Pokémon you picked?" survey) 		Virbank, Castelia, Driftveil, Humilau, and Victory Road Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
DW* Pleasant Forest
XY Routes 4, 12, 15, and 19 Lumiose City (North Boulevard), Cyllage, and Snowbelle Poké Marts, Poké Ball Boutique
ORAS Mossdeep City Rustboro Poké Mart (after speaking to the Scientist on Route 116)
Petalburg Woods (20% chance after a rematch with Bug Catcher James), Route 120 (20% chance after a rematch with Bug Maniac Brandon)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Route 9, Melemele Meadow, Kala'e BaySM, Brooklet Hill Paniola Town Poké Mart
Hidden recurring item (Route 7)
SwSh Hulbury Central Motostoke Poké Mart
All Wild Area Watt Traders (50 W)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Champion Cup tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
SwShIA Cram-o-matic (Blue Apricorn)
SwShCT Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Hidden recurring item (Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Galarian Star Tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
BDSP Oreburgh, Floaroma, Hearthome, Solaceon, and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
SV Glaseado Mountain, East Province (Area One), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Five)
Reward for registering 70 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex (×10) 		All Poké Marts (after earning 2 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Infernal Pass, Kitakami Wilds, Oni's Maw Peachy's (after earning 2 Gym Badges)
SVID Vending machines (Terarium)
Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SV Variety Ball Sets Japan November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set Japanese April 13 to October 2, 2023

NPC usage

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Lana keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.

Artwork

SugimoriNetBall.png Bag Net Ball SV Sprite.png
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

Net Ball III.png Net Ball summary Colo.png Net Ball summary XD.png Net Ball summary IV.png
In-battle and
Summary sprite from
Generation III 		Summary sprite from
Colosseum 		Summary sprite from
XD: Gale of Darkness 		Summary sprite from
Generations IV and V
Net Ball battle IV.png Net Ball summary PBR.png Net Ball battle V.png
In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

Net Ball battle 3DS.png Net Ball VIII.png
In-battle model from
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Generation VIII

In animation

A Net Ball in the anime

A Net Ball appeared in Which One ~ Is It?, a Japanese ending theme from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

In A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!, multiple Net Balls were seen at the Poké Ball Factory. In addition, Pikachu was also briefly painted with Net Ball pattern.

In the manga

Net Balls in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I, Mr. Briney used Net Balls to catch a trio of Wailmer he reeled in.

Emerald arc

A Net Ball appeared in A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle while Emerald was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to catch Jirachi.

More of Emerald's Net Balls were seen in Sneaky Like Shedinja II, The Final Battle III, and The Final Battle V.

In the TCG

Net Ball
Main article: Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)

The Net Ball was first printed in the English Lost Thunder set and the Japanese Fairy Rise set. It allows the player to search their deck for a Basic Grass Pokémon or a Grass Energy card and put it into their hand.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 捕網球 Bouhmóhng Kàuh
Mandarin 捕網球 / 捕网球 Bǔwǎng Qiú
Finland Flag.png Finnish Verkkopallo
France Flag.png French Filet Ball
Germany Flag.png German Netzball
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Bola Net
Italy Flag.png Italian Rete Ball
South Korea Flag.png Korean 넷트볼 Net Ball
Poland Flag.png Polish Siecioball
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Bola Tela
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Bola Rede
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Malla Bola
Spain Flag.png Spain Malla Ball
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bóng Net


Poké Balls
Poké Ball Poké Ball
Great Ball Great Ball
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Master Ball Master Ball
Safari Ball Safari Ball
Fast Ball Fast Ball
Level Ball Level Ball
Lure Ball Lure Ball
Heavy Ball Heavy Ball
Love Ball Love Ball
Friend Ball Friend Ball
Moon Ball Moon Ball
Sport Ball Sport Ball
Net Ball Net Ball
Nest Ball Nest Ball
Repeat Ball Repeat Ball
Timer Ball Timer Ball
Luxury Ball Luxury Ball
Premier Ball Premier Ball
Dive Ball Dive Ball
Dusk Ball Dusk Ball
Heal Ball Heal Ball
Quick Ball Quick Ball
Cherish Ball Cherish Ball
Park Ball Park Ball
Dream Ball Dream Ball
Beast Ball Beast Ball
Strange Ball Strange Ball
Exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Poké Ball Poké Ball
Great Ball Great Ball
Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Heavy Ball Heavy Ball
Leaden Ball Leaden Ball
Gigaton Ball Gigaton Ball
Feather Ball Feather Ball
Wing Ball Wing Ball
Jet Ball Jet Ball
Origin Ball Origin Ball


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