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[[Image:SugimoriDarkBall.png|frame|right|A Dusk Ball]]
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A new type of [[Poké Ball]] from [[Generation IV]]. When thrown during the night, or in a dark sort of place, its [[capture rate]] will be 4x. However, if thrown during any other time of day, it will be just like a regular Poké Ball with a capture rate of 1x.
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The '''Dusk Ball''' (Japanese: '''ダークボール''' ''Dark Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed if used at [[time|night]] or in a [[cave]].
 
==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}250}}
|}
|}
 
===Effect===
====Manual activation====
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. If used at [[time|evening or night]] or in a [[cave]], it has an increased [[catch rate]] modifier. The catch rate is not boosted inside of buildings, regardless of time.
 
The Dusk 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 [[Island challenge|trial]] Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will deflect the ball, wasting the player's turn.
 
=====Generation IV to VI=====
If used in a [[cave]] (except [[Mirage Caves]]) or at [[time|night]], the Dusk Ball has a 3.5× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.
 
In [[Generation V]] only, in certain indoor areas (specifically, [[Strange House]] and {{p|Volcarona}}'s room in [[Relic Castle]]), Dusk Balls only have a 1× modifier even at night.
 
=====Generation VII onward=====
If used at [[time|night]] or in a [[cave]], the Dusk Ball has a 3× [[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×).
 
=====Generation VIII=====
If used during the [[Darkest Day]] or at [[Newmoon Island]], the Dusk Ball has a 3× modifier, even during the day.
 
=====Generation IX=====
If used in [[Area Zero]], the 3× modifier only applies in the various caves, and lower cavern section, regardless of the time of day in the rest of [[Paldea]].<ref>https://x.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1610341836823969792</ref>
 
====Held item====
{{m|Fling}} fails if the user is holding a Dusk Ball.
 
===Description===
{{movedesc|Poké Balls}}
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night or in dark places, such as caves.}}
|}
|}
 
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Oreburgh City]], [[Iron Island]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
| {{to|Solaceon}}, {{ci|Snowpoint}}, {{ci|Pastoria}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Celestic Town]] shop<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Frontier Access]], {{ci|Vermilion}}, {{to|Lavender}}, and {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Safari Zone Gate]]<br/>[[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery (second prize){{dotw|Fr}}
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
|
| {{pw|Scary Cave}} (4000+ Steps), {{pw|Quiet Cave}} (2000+ Steps)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Striaton City]]<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "More men or more women?" survey)
| {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Opelucid}}, and {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Mistralton Cave]], [[Striaton City]], [[Twist Mountain]]{{sup/s|Sp}}{{sup/s|Su}}{{sup/s|A}}<br>[[Passerby Analytics HQ]] (complete "More men or more women?" survey)
| {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{to|Lentimas}}, {{ci|Opelucid}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, and {{ci|Icirrus}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Icy Cave}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{rt|9|Kalos}}, [[Poké Ball Factory]], [[Frost Cavern]], [[Terminus Cave]], {{kal|Victory Road}}
| {{ci|Cyllage}} and {{ci|Snowbelle}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Autumnal Avenue|Poké Ball Boutique}}<br/>[[Lost Hotel]] ({{DL|Ambush encounter|shaking trash cans}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| {{to|Fallarbor}} [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|120|Hoenn}} (20% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Delinquent}} Sharlene or {{tc|Street Thug}} Gomez)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{rt|14|Alola}}, [[Diglett's Tunnel]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]]
| {{rt|8|Alola}} [[Poké Mart]]<br>[[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Goody shops|Ball Shop]]){{sup/7|MUM}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| Southern [[Hammerlocke]] [[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}}
|
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern]])<br>[[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Black Apricorn]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
| [[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (50 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Tunnel to the Top]], [[Roaring-Sea Caves]], [[Lakeside Cave]])<br/>Reward from Ball Guy for clearing [[Galarian Star Tournament]] during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br>[[Eterna City]] (from the [[Underground Man]] after creating a [[Secret Base]])
| {{to|Solaceon}}, {{ci|Snowpoint}}, {{ci|Pastoria}}, and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Celestic Town]] shop<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Inlet Grotto]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Six)]], [[West Province (Area One)]]<br>Reward for registering 140 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]] (×10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after earning 7 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Wistful Fields]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} (after earning 7 [[Badge|Gym Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Chargestone Cavern]]
| [[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}}"
|-
|
{| 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====
{{tc|Punk Guy}}s and {{tc|Punk Girl}}s keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
 
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
[[Marnie]], [[Allister]], and [[Piers]] keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
 
The following {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls:
 
* {{tc|Model}}
* {{tc|Rail Staff}}
* {{tc|Gym Trainer}} ([[Stow-on-Side Stadium|Stow-on-Side]]){{sup/8|Sh}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriDuskBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Dusk Ball SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork by<br>{{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
 
===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Dusk Ball summary IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Dusk Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Dusk Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Dusk 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}}
| Summary sprite from<BR>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution}}
| In-battle sprite in<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}
 
===Models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Dusk Ball battle 3DS.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Dusk Ball VIII.png|100px]]
|-
| In-battle model<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}}
|}
 
==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Dusk Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Dusk Ball in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
A Dusk Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
 
===={{aniseries|XY}}====
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Dusk Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
 
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', a Dusk Ball appeared as a part of [[James]]'s Poké Ball collection. It reappeared in ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]''.
 
In the [[Poké Problem]] extra scene of [[SM127]], after finding [[Mohn|his father]]'s lost {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}}, {{an|Gladion}} was shown to have {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a Dusk Ball. Zoroark's Dusk Ball made its [[dub]] debut in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]''.
 
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]'', [[Saturn]] used a Dusk Ball to catch a {{p|Heatran}}. In ''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]'', Heatran went on a rampage and ended up melting its own Dusk Ball.
 
In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', [[Marnie]] was revealed to keep her {{p|Grimmsnarl}} in a Dusk Ball.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Dusk Ball PBW.png|thumb|250px|A Dusk Ball in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
In ''[[PBW6|Pokédex Complete!]]'', [[Monta]] used a Dusk Ball to catch {{p|Kyurem}}.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
In ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', [[Allister]] was shown to keep his Pokémon in Dusk Balls.
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
[[File:DuskBallSurgingSparks175.jpg|thumb|200px|Paradise Dragona print of Dusk Ball]]
{{main|Dusk Ball (Mysterious Treasures 110)}}
The {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Dusk Ball|110}} was first introduced in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Diamond & Pearl Series (the Japanese DP Era). It debuted as a {{TCG|Trainer}} card in the Japanese {{TCG|Secret of the Lakes}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} expansion, with artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]]. It is reprinted in the Japanese {{TCG|Paradise Dragona}} subset as an {{TCG|Item card}} with new artwork by [[Studio Bora Inc.]] The card allows the player to search the bottom 7 cards of their deck for a Pokémon and put it into their hand. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.
{{-}}
 
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Poké Balls color light}}|bordercolor={{Poké Balls color}}
|zh_yue=黑暗球 ''{{tt|Hākam Kàuh|Dark Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=黑暗球 ''{{tt|Hēi'àn Qiú|Dark Ball}}''
|nl=Schemerbal{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
|fi=Hämäräpallo
|fr=Sombre Ball
|de=Finsterball
|it=Scuro Ball
|ko=다크볼 ''Dark Ball''
|pl=Mrokball{{tt|*|XY Series onwards}}<br>Piłka Zmierzchu{{tt|*|Mysterious Treasures (TCG)}}
|pt_br=Bola de Penumbra
|pt_eu=Bola Crepúsculo
|es_la=Ocaso Bola
|es_eu=Ocaso Ball
}}
{{-}}
{{Poké Balls}}<br>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
 
[[Category:Poké Balls]]
 
[[de:Finsterball]]
[[es:Ocaso Ball]]
[[fr:Sombre Ball]]
[[it:Scuro Ball]]
[[ja:ダークボール]]
[[zh:黑暗球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 23:45, 25 October 2024

Dusk Ball
ダークボール
Dark Ball
Bag Dusk Ball Sprite.png
Dusk Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation IV
Pocket
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 Dusk Ball (Japanese: ダークボール Dark Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation IV. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed if used at night or in a cave.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
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 at evening or night or in a cave, it has an increased catch rate modifier. The catch rate is not boosted inside of buildings, regardless of time.

The Dusk 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 deflect the ball, wasting the player's turn.

Generation IV to VI

If used in a cave (except Mirage Caves) or at night, the Dusk Ball has a 3.5× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.

In Generation V only, in certain indoor areas (specifically, Strange House and Volcarona's room in Relic Castle), Dusk Balls only have a 1× modifier even at night.

Generation VII onward

If used at night or in a cave, the Dusk Ball has a 3× 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×).

Generation VIII

If used during the Darkest Day or at Newmoon Island, the Dusk Ball has a 3× modifier, even during the day.

Generation IX

If used in Area Zero, the 3× modifier only applies in the various caves, and lower cavern section, regardless of the time of day in the rest of Paldea.[1]

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Dusk Ball.

Description

Games Description
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
PE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night or in dark places, such as caves.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
DPPt Oreburgh City, Iron IslandPt Solaceon, Snowpoint, Pastoria, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Celestic Town shop
Pokémon News Press
HGSS Blackthorn, Frontier Access, Vermilion, Lavender, and Fuchsia Poké Marts, Safari Zone Gate
Goldenrod Department Store lottery (second prize)Fr
PW Scary Cave (4000+ Steps), Quiet Cave (2000+ Steps)
BW Striaton City
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "More men or more women?" survey) 		Driftveil, Opelucid, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Mistralton Cave, Striaton City, Twist MountainSpringSummerAutumn
Passerby Analytics HQ (complete "More men or more women?" survey) 		Driftveil, Lentimas, Opelucid, Victory Road, and Icirrus Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
DW* Icy Cave
XY Route 9, Poké Ball Factory, Frost Cavern, Terminus Cave, Victory Road Cyllage and Snowbelle Poké Marts, Poké Ball Boutique
Lost Hotel (shaking trash cans)
ORAS Fallarbor Poké Mart
Route 120 (20% chance after a rematch with Delinquent Sharlene or Street Thug Gomez)
PMC* Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SMUSUM Route 14, Diglett's Tunnel, Memorial Hill, Vast Poni Canyon Route 8 Poké Mart
Festival Plaza (Ball Shop)MUM
SwSh Galar Mine No. 2 Southern Hammerlocke 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 Hidden recurring item (Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern)
Cram-o-matic (Black Apricorn)
SwShCT Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (50 W)
Hidden recurring item (Tunnel to the Top, Roaring-Sea Caves, Lakeside Cave)
Reward from Ball Guy for clearing Galarian Star Tournament during post-game (×3, 5% chance)
BDSP Oreburgh City
Eterna City (from the Underground Man after creating a Secret Base) 		Solaceon, Snowpoint, Pastoria, and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Celestic Town shop
Pokémon News Press
SV Inlet Grotto, East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One)
Reward for registering 140 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex (×10) 		All Poké Marts (after earning 7 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Chilling Waterhead, Fellhorn Gorge, Paradise Barrens, Wistful Fields Peachy's (after earning 7 Gym Badges)
SVID Chargestone Cavern 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

Punk Guys and Punk Girls keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Marnie, Allister, and Piers keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

The following Trainer classes keep their Pokémon in Dusk Balls:

Gallery

Artwork

SugimoriDuskBall.png Bag Dusk Ball SV Sprite.png
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

Dusk Ball summary IV.png Dusk Ball battle IV.png Dusk Ball summary PBR.png Dusk Ball battle V.png
Summary sprite from
Generations IV and V 		In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

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

In animation

Pokémon the Series

A Dusk Ball in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

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

Pokémon the Series: XY

In A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!, multiple Dusk Balls were seen at the Poké Ball Factory.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

In Acting True to Form!, a Dusk Ball appeared as a part of James's Poké Ball collection. It reappeared in Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!.

In the Poké Problem extra scene of SM127, after finding his father's lost Zoroark, Gladion was shown to have caught it in a Dusk Ball. Zoroark's Dusk Ball made its dub debut in Final Rivals!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1), Saturn used a Dusk Ball to catch a Heatran. In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2), Heatran went on a rampage and ended up melting its own Dusk Ball.

In Battling Turned Up to Eleven!, Marnie was revealed to keep her Grimmsnarl in a Dusk Ball.

In the manga

A Dusk Ball in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

In Pokédex Complete!, Monta used a Dusk Ball to catch Kyurem.

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

In Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault, Allister was shown to keep his Pokémon in Dusk Balls.

In the TCG

Paradise Dragona print of Dusk Ball
Main article: Dusk Ball (Mysterious Treasures 110)

The Dusk Ball was first introduced in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Diamond & Pearl Series (the Japanese DP Era). It debuted as a Trainer card in the Japanese Secret of the Lakes expansion and the English Mysterious Treasures expansion, with artwork by Ryo Ueda. It is reprinted in the Japanese Paradise Dragona subset as an Item card with new artwork by Studio Bora Inc. The card allows the player to search the bottom 7 cards of their deck for a Pokémon and put it into their hand. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 黑暗球 Hākam Kàuh
Mandarin 黑暗球 Hēi'àn Qiú
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Schemerbal*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Hämäräpallo
France Flag.png French Sombre Ball
Germany Flag.png German Finsterball
Italy Flag.png Italian Scuro Ball
South Korea Flag.png Korean 다크볼 Dark Ball
Poland Flag.png Polish Mrokball*
Piłka Zmierzchu*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Bola de Penumbra
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Bola Crepúsculo
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Ocaso Bola
Spain Flag.png Spain Ocaso Ball


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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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  1. ↑ https://x.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1610341836823969792
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