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The '''Premier Ball''' (Japanese: '''プレミアボール''' ''Premier Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]].
The '''Premier Ball''' (Japanese: '''プレミアボール''' ''Premier Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]]. It was developed by the [[Devon Corporation]].


==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|BW}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BW}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|{{PDollar}}500|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|{{PDollar}}500|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|{{PDollar}}200|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|{{PDollar}}200|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}100}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}10}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}10}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}5}}
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When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] modifier of 1×.
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] modifier of 1×.


If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 0.1×.
If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).


The Premier 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 (except if used as a [[Snag Ball]] on a [[Shadow Pokémon]]), the opposing Trainer will deflect it, wasting the ball. If used on the [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost Marowak]], it will dodge it, wasting the ball.
The Premier 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 (except if used as a [[Snag Ball]] on a [[Shadow Pokémon]]), the opposing Trainer will deflect it, wasting the player's turn (as well as the ball prior to [[Generation IV]]). If used on the [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost Marowak]], it will dodge it, wasting the ball.


====Held item====
====Held item====
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A rare <sc>Ball</sc> that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A rare <sc>Ball</sc> that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A rare <sc>Ball</sc> made in commemoration of some event.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A rare <sc>Ball</sc> made in commemoration of some event.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|A somewhat rare Poké Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A somewhat rare Poké Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Confirm whether the player receives a Premier Ball for purchasing 10 or more Poké Balls at Just a Souvenir Shop in HGSS (only possible before defeating Team Rocket)}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
|-
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| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|  
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| ''[[Trade]]''
| ''[[Trade]]''
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| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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| Any [[Poké Mart]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
| Any [[Poké Mart]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)<br>{{DL|Mahogany Town|Just a Souvenir Shop}} (before exposing [[Team Rocket]], buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
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| Any [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)<br>[[Pokémon Funfest]] (Enjoy Shopping!)
| Any [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)<br>[[Funfest Mission]] (Enjoy Shopping!)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
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| {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}<br/>Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
| {{DL|Autumnal Avenue|Poké Ball Boutique}}<br/>Any [[Poké Mart]] (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
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| Any [[Poké Mart]], [[Celadon Department Store]] (buy 10 or more of any type of Ball at once)
| Any [[Poké Mart]], [[Celadon Department Store]] (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
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| Any [[Poké Mart]] (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
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| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[White Apricorn]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
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| [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynite Ore]] trader)<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Snowslide Slope]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| Any [[Poké Mart]] (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Medali]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[South Province (Area Five)]]
| Any [[Poké Mart]] (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Infernal Pass]], [[Oni's Maw]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Area Zero Underdepths]]
| [[Item Printer]] (Poké Ball Lotto)
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Cameo appearances===
====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;"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Pokémon Direct Premier Balls}}
| All
| January 9 to February 27, 2020
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|Japanese 7-11 Onigiri Balls}}
| Japan
| November 18, 2022 to January 10, 2023
|}
|}
 
===NPC usage===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
====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]], {{tc|Collector}}s keep their Pokémon in Premier Balls.
{{tc|Collector}}s keep their Pokémon in Premier Balls.


==Artwork==
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
[[Cyrano]] keeps his Pokémon in Premier Balls. In addition, [[Clavell]] is seen carrying six Premier Balls, but the Pokémon he uses in battle are kept in standard Poké Balls.
 
==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="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:SugimoriPremierBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriPremierBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Premier Ball SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| 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:Premier Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball summary Colo.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball summary XD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier 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:Premier Ball summary IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball battle IV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball summary PBR.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier Ball battle V.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Premier 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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==In spin-off games==
==In the spin-off games==
==={{g|GO}}===
[[File:GO Premier Ball.png|thumb|150px|A Premier Ball in Pokémon GO]]
[[File:GO Premier Ball.png|thumb|150px|A Premier Ball in Pokémon GO]]
==={{g|GO}}===
{{main|Raid Battle#Bonus challenge|Raid Battle → Bonus challenge}}
Premier Balls are a special item that are not placed in the player's [[Bag]]. They are exclusively used during the bonus challenge of a [[Raid Battle]] and against {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} left behind by [[Team GO Rocket]].


In a Raid Battle's bonus challenge, the amount of Premier Balls awarded is based on the player's performance in the raid, the player's team's performance, the alignment of the {{OBP|Gym|GO}}, and whether one of the player's {{OBP|Friends|GO}} participated in the Raid Battle. In a Shadow Pokémon encounter, the amount of Premier Balls awarded is based on the player's performance in the battle against the Team GO Rocket Grunt and the rank of related [[List of Medals in Pokémon GO|Medals]]. All unused Premier Balls are discarded at the end of the bonus challenge or Shadow Pokémon encounter.
The Premier Ball is a special item exclusively used during the bonus challenges of {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s and [[Team GO Rocket]] {{GO|Trainer Battle|battle}}s. Premier Balls are never put into the player's {{DL|Bag|Pokémon GO|Bag}}; at the end of a challenge, any unused Premier Balls are discarded.
 
The Premier Ball's {{OBP|catch rate|GO}} is <math>1.05^N</math>, where <math>N</math> is the number of Premier Balls that have already been used in the bonus challenge. The catch rate modifier starts at 1× (where <math>N = 0</math>), like the standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, and geometrically increases after each throw. It's currently uncertain if the catch rate multiplier is capped at a fixed, maximum value.<ref>[https://twitter.com/bmenrigh_pogo/status/1685097751007440896 bmenrigh on X]</ref>
 
For all encounters that involve using Premier Balls, {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO}} have a 100% catch rate. In addition, all Shadow Pokémon left by {{OBP|Giovanni|GO}} are guaranteed captures.
 
For Raid Battles, the Premier Ball is used to catch the defeated Raid Boss. The number of Premier Balls awarded is based on:
* The player's damage contribution in the raid.
* The alignment of the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} (except [[Shadow Raid]]s).
* The highest [[Friends (GO)|Friendship level]] with another participant.
* The time taken to complete the raid (except Mega and Primal Raids).


Like a standard {{i|Poké Ball}}, it has a {{OBP|catch rate|GO}} modifier of 1×.
For Team GO Rocket battles, Premier Balls are used to rescue {{GO|Shadow Pokémon}}. The number of Premier Balls awarded is based on:
{{-}}
* The number of Pokémon the player has remaining.
* The ranks of the Hero and Purifier [[Medal (GO)|medals]].


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Premier Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Premier Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Premier Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Premier Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A Premier Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
A Premier Ball appeared in [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.


In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', a Premier Ball was seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', a Premier Ball was seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].


In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', {{an|Gladion}} was revealed to keep his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} (then a {{p|Type: Null}}) in a Premier Ball.
In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', {{an|Gladion}} was revealed to keep his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} (then a {{p|Type: Null}}) in a Premier Ball.
In ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', a Premier Ball appeared as a part of [[James]]'s Poké Ball collection. It reappeared in ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]''. In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', this Premier Ball was offered as a prize during {{TRT}}'s radio show, being eventually won by [[Ren]].
Like in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, [[Clavell]] is seen wearing Premier Balls during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', as first seen in [[HZ046]].
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|220px|A Premier Ball in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|220px|A Premier Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A Premier Ball first appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' while {{adv|Emerald}} was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Jirachi}}.
A Premier Ball first appeared in ''[[PS314|A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle]]'' while {{adv|Emerald}} was thinking which of his Poké Balls he should use to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{adv|Jirachi}}.
{{-}}
{{-}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Premier Ball is the only Poké Ball type not introduced in [[Generation I]] usable by the player in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], and {{pkmn|GO}}.
[[File:Dynamax Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|A Dynamaxed Poké Ball in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
* The Premier Ball is the only Poké Ball type not introduced in [[Generation I]] that is usable by the {{player}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* When a Poké Ball is [[Dynamax]]ed, it resembles a giant Premier Ball.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|vi=Bóng Premier
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==References==
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[[zh:纪念球（道具）]]
[[zh:纪念球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 19:06, 4 June 2024

Premier Ball
プレミアボール
Premier Ball
Bag Premier Ball Sprite.png
Premier Ball
Artwork from Pokémon Global Link
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 (Catching PocketPE)
Generation VIII Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IX Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls

The Premier Ball (Japanese: プレミアボール Premier Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation III. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon. It was developed by the Devon Corporation.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BW
ORAS
BDSP		 N/A $100
B2W2 $500 $100
XY $200 $100
SMUSUM
SwSh		 N/A $10
PE N/A $50
SV N/A $5

Effect

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon with a catch rate modifier of 1×.

If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).

The Premier 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 (except if used as a Snag Ball on a Shadow Pokémon), the opposing Trainer will deflect it, wasting the player's turn (as well as the ball prior to Generation IV). If used on the ghost Marowak, it will dodge it, wasting the ball.

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Premier Ball.

Description

Games Description
RSE A rare Ball made in commemoration of some event.
FRLG A rare Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
ColoXD A rare Ball made in commemoration of some event.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A somewhat rare Poké Ball that has been specially made to commemorate an event of some sort.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A somewhat rare Poké Ball that was made as a commemorative item used to celebrate an event of some sort.
SV A somewhat rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Rustboro City Any Poké Mart, Lilycove Department Store (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
FRLG Trade
Colo Outskirt Stand (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
XD Any Poké Mart (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
DPPt Any Poké Mart, Celestic Town shop, Veilstone Department Store (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
HGSS Any Poké Mart, Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
Just a Souvenir Shop (before exposing Team Rocket, buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
BW Any Poké Mart, Shopping Mall Nine (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
B2W2 Any Poké Mart, Shopping Mall Nine (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
Funfest Mission (Enjoy Shopping!)
XY Poké Ball Boutique
Any Poké Mart (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
ORAS Rustboro City Any Poké Mart, Lilycove Department Store (buy 10 or more of any type of Ball at once)
SMUSUM Heahea City Ferry TerminalUSUM Any Poké Mart, Thrifty Megamart (buy 10 or more Poké Balls at once)
Festival Plaza (Ball Shop)MUM
PE Any Poké Mart, Celadon Department Store (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once)
SwSh Any Poké Mart (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once)
SwShIA Cram-o-matic (White Apricorn)
SwShCT Max Lair (Dynite Ore trader)
Hidden recurring item (Snowslide Slope)
BDSP Any Poké Mart (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once)
SV Medali, Dalizapa Passage, South Province (Area Five) Any Poké Mart (one received for each 10 Poké Balls of any type bought at once), Porto Marinada auction
SVTM Infernal Pass, Oni's Maw
SVID Area Zero Underdepths Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SwSh Pokémon Direct Premier Balls All January 9 to February 27, 2020
SV Japanese 7-11 Onigiri Balls Japan November 18, 2022 to January 10, 2023

NPC usage

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Collectors keep their Pokémon in Premier Balls.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Cyrano keeps his Pokémon in Premier Balls. In addition, Clavell is seen carrying six Premier Balls, but the Pokémon he uses in battle are kept in standard Poké Balls.

Gallery

Artwork

SugimoriPremierBall.png Bag Premier Ball SV Sprite.png
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

Premier Ball III.png Premier Ball summary Colo.png Premier Ball summary XD.png Premier 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
Premier Ball battle IV.png Premier Ball summary PBR.png Premier Ball battle V.png
In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		Summary sprite from
Battle Revolution 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

Premier Ball battle 3DS.png Premier Ball PE.png Premier Ball VIII.png
In-battle model
X, Y, Omega Ruby,
Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon,
Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon 		Model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and
Let's Go, Eevee! 		Model from
Generation VIII

In the spin-off games

Pokémon GO

A Premier Ball in Pokémon GO

The Premier Ball is a special item exclusively used during the bonus challenges of Raid Battles and Team GO Rocket battles. Premier Balls are never put into the player's Bag; at the end of a challenge, any unused Premier Balls are discarded.

The Premier Ball's catch rate is , where is the number of Premier Balls that have already been used in the bonus challenge. The catch rate modifier starts at 1× (where ), like the standard Poké Ball, and geometrically increases after each throw. It's currently uncertain if the catch rate multiplier is capped at a fixed, maximum value.[1]

For all encounters that involve using Premier Balls, Shiny Pokémon have a 100% catch rate. In addition, all Shadow Pokémon left by Giovanni are guaranteed captures.

For Raid Battles, the Premier Ball is used to catch the defeated Raid Boss. The number of Premier Balls awarded is based on:

  • The player's damage contribution in the raid.
  • The alignment of the Gym (except Shadow Raids).
  • The highest Friendship level with another participant.
  • The time taken to complete the raid (except Mega and Primal Raids).

For Team GO Rocket battles, Premier Balls are used to rescue Shadow Pokémon. The number of Premier Balls awarded is based on:

  • The number of Pokémon the player has remaining.
  • The ranks of the Hero and Purifier medals.

In the anime

A Premier Ball in the anime

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

In A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!, a Premier Ball was seen at the Poké Ball Factory.

In Rising from the Ruins!, Gladion was revealed to keep his Silvally (then a Type: Null) in a Premier Ball.

In Acting True to Form!, a Premier Ball appeared as a part of James's Poké Ball collection. It reappeared in Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!. In Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!, this Premier Ball was offered as a prize during Team Rocket's radio show, being eventually won by Ren.

Like in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Clavell is seen wearing Premier Balls during Pokémon Horizons: The Series, as first seen in HZ046.

In the manga

A Premier Ball in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

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

In the TCG

Premier Ball
Main article: Premier Ball (Great Encounters 101)

The Premier Ball, debuting in the Great Encounters expansion, allows the player to search their deck or discard pile for a Pokémon LV.X and put it into their hand.

Trivia

A Dynamaxed Poké Ball in the anime

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 紀念球 Géinihm Kàuh
Mandarin 紀念球 / 纪念球 Jìniàn Qiú
Finland Flag.png Finnish Mahtipallo
France Flag.png French Honor Ball
Germany Flag.png German Premierball
Italy Flag.png Italian Premier Ball
South Korea Flag.png Korean 프레미어볼 Premier Ball
Poland Flag.png Polish Premierball
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Bola Presenteada
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Bola Prémio
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Honor Bola
Spain Flag.png Spain Honor Ball
Thailand Flag.png Thai พรีเมียร์บอล Premier Ball
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bóng Premier

References

  1. ↑ bmenrigh on X


Poké Balls
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Ultra Ball Ultra Ball
Master Ball Master Ball
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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
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