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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 capture [[wild Pokémon]] more effectively if they are {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}}.
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}}- and {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
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.
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it will attempt to capture the wild Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] modifier of <sup>[[Generation III|Gen III]]-{{gen|VI}}</sup>/3.5×{{sup/7|SM}} if used on a {{t|Water}}- or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon or 1× if otherwise.
====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.
 
=====Generation IV=====
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 0.1×.
 
====Held item====
{{m|Fling}} fails if the user is holding a Dusk Ball.


===Description===
===Description===
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{{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 <sc>Pokémon</sc>.}}
{{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}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or 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|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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| [[Mossdeep City]] [[Poké Mart]]
| {{ci|Mossdeep}} [[Poké Mart]]
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| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Outcast Island]], [[Rocket Warehouse]], [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]] (hidden near Giovanni's seat)
| [[Outcast Island]], [[Rocket Warehouse]], [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]] (hidden near Giovanni's seat)
| [[Fishing Brothers#Silence Bridge Fishing Guru|Silence Bridge]] on {{rt|12|Kanto}} (reward for a record-breaking {{p|Magikarp}})
| {{rt|12|Kanto}} (reward for a record-breaking {{p|Magikarp}})
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| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
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| [[Eterna City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Hearthome City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Solaceon Town]] [[Poké Mart]], {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Pokémon News Press]]
| {{ci|Eterna}}, {{ci|Hearthome}}, {{to|Solaceon}} and {{si|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Pokémon News Press]]
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| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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| [[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery{{dotw|We}}, [[Ecruteak City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Blackthorn City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Frontier Access]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Viridian City]] [[Poké Mart]]<br>
| {{ci|Ecruteak}}, {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Frontier Access]] and {{ci|Viridian}} [[Poké Mart]]s<br/>[[Goldenrod Department Store]] lottery (second place){{dotw|We}}
'''Pokéwalker:''' {{pw|Noisy Forest}} ''(5000+ Steps)'', {{pw|Blue Lake}} ''(4000+ Steps)''
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| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
| {{pw|Noisy Forest}} (5000+ steps), {{pw|Blue Lake}} (4000+ steps)
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
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| [[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]
| {{ci|Nacrene}}, {{ci|Castelia}}, {{ci|Driftveil}} and {{un|Pokémon League}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
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| [[Virbank City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Humilau City]] [[Poké Mart]] and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]
| {{ci|Virbank}}, {{ci|Castelia}}, {{ci|Driftveil}}, {{ci|Humilau}} and {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{rt|12|Kalos}}, {{rt|4|Kalos}}, {{rt|15|Kalos}}, {{rt|19|Kalos}}
| [[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard), {{ci|Cyllage}}, and {{ci|Snowbelle}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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| [[Lumiose City]] (North Boulevard [[Poké Mart]]), [[Cyllage City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Snowbelle City]] [[Poké Mart]], and the {{DL|Lumiose City|Poké Ball Boutique}}, {{rt|12|Kalos}}, {{rt|4|Kalos}}, {{rt|15|Kalos}}, {{rt|19|Kalos}}, [[PokéMileage Club]] (Mine Cart Adventure)
| [[Rustboro City]] [[Poké Mart]] (after speaking to scientist on {{rt|116|Hoenn}})<br/>[[Petalburg Woods]] (rematch with {{tc|Bug Catcher}} James), {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Bug Maniac}} Brandon)
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
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| [[Rustboro City]] [[Poké Mart]]{{tt|*|After speaking to scientist on Route 116}}, [[PokéMileage Club]] (Mine Cart Adventure), [[Petalburg Woods]] (rematch with {{tc|Bug Catcher}} James), {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Bug Maniac}} Brandon)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Mine Cart Adventure}} (all levels)
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| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
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| {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Brooklet Hill]]
| {{rt|7|Alola}}, {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Festival Plaza]], [[Paniola Town]]
| [[Paniola Town]] [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|7|Alola}}
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| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
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| {{rt|9|Alola}}, [[Melemele Meadow]], [[Brooklet Hill]]
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| [[Paniola Town]] [[Poké Mart]]<br/>{{rt|7|Alola}}
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===Cameo appearances===
====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.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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===In the main series===
===In the main series===
[[File:Various Poké Balls XY079 2.png|A Premier Ball and Net Ball|thumb|180px]]
[[File:Various Poké Balls XY079 2.png|A Premier Ball and Net Ball|thumb|180px]]
The debut of most of the specialty balls, both from Generation III and IV, came in the ending [[Which One ~ Is It?]], which contained the first appearance of the Great Ball and Ultra Ball, as well as the first anime appearance of the Premier, Heal, Net, Dusk, Nest, Quick, Timer, and Dive Balls.
A Net Ball appeared in during [[Which One ~ Is It?]], a Japanese ending theme from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
 
The first proper appearance of the Great, Ultra, Net, Nest, Dusk, Dive, Repeat, Premier, and Heal Balls was in ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', where these balls were seen being manufactured at the [[Poké Ball Factory]], in addition to normal Poké Balls, Luxury Balls, and Safari Balls.


In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', multiple Net Balls were seen at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
{{incomplete|section}}
{{incomplete|section}}
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|Generation III Poké Balls (Net, Dive, Nest, Repeat, Timer, Luxury, and Premier Balls)|thumb|150px]]
[[File:Generation III Poké Balls Adventures.png|Net, Dive, Nest, Repeat, Timer, Luxury, and Premier Balls|thumb|150px]]
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:NetBallSkyLegend51.jpg|180px|thumb|Net Ball]]
[[File:NetBallSkyLegend51.jpg|180px|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}}, 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.
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{{-}}
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Poké Balls color light}}|bordercolor={{Poké Balls color}}
{{langtable|color={{Poké Balls color light}}|bordercolor={{Poké Balls color}}
|ja=ネットボール ''Net Ball''
|zh_yue=捕網球 ''{{tt|Bouhmóhng Kàuh|Net Ball}}''
|zh_yue=捕網球 ''{{tt|Bouhmóhng Kàuh|Net Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=捕網球 / 捕网球 ''{{tt|Bǔwǎng Qiú|Net Ball}}''
|zh_cmn=捕網球 / 捕网球 ''{{tt|Bǔwǎng Qiú|Net Ball}}''
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[[Category:Poké Balls]]
[[Category:Poké Balls]]
[[de:Netzball]]
[[es:Malla Ball]]
[[fr:Filet Ball]]
[[ja:ネットボール]]
[[zh:捕网球(道具)]]

Revision as of 13:13, 10 May 2019

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

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- and Bug-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
$1000 $500

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, it has an increased catch rate modifier.

Generation IV

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 0.1×.

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Dusk 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
A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when attempting to catch Water- or Bug-type Pokémon.

Acquisition

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RSE Mossdeep Poké Mart
FRLG Outcast Island, Rocket Warehouse, Rocket Hideout (hidden near Giovanni's seat) Route 12 (reward for a record-breaking Magikarp)
Colo Outskirt Stand
XD Outskirt Stand
DPPt Eterna, Hearthome, Solaceon and Pokémon League Poké Marts
Pokémon News Press
HGSS 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 Nacrene, Castelia, Driftveil and Pokémon League Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
B2W2 Virbank, Castelia, Driftveil, Humilau and Victory Road Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
XY Route 12, Route 4, Route 15, Route 19 Lumiose City (North Boulevard), Cyllage, and Snowbelle Poké Marts, Poké Ball Boutique
ORAS Rustboro City Poké Mart (after speaking to scientist on Route 116)
Petalburg Woods (rematch with Bug Catcher James), Route 120 (rematch with Bug Maniac Brandon)
PMC Mine Cart Adventure (all levels)
SM Route 9, Melemele Meadow, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill Paniola Town Poké Mart
Route 7
USUM Route 9, Melemele Meadow, Brooklet Hill Paniola Town Poké Mart
Route 7

Artwork

SugimoriNetBall.png
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori

Sprites

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

Models

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

Cameo appearances

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Sun, Moon Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Lana keeps her Pokémon in Net Balls.

In the anime

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.

In the main series

A Premier Ball and Net Ball

A Net Ball appeared in during Which One ~ Is It?, a Japanese ending theme from the Diamond & Pearl series.

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

In the manga

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Net, Dive, Nest, Repeat, Timer, Luxury, and Premier Balls


In the TCG

Main article: Net Ball (Lost Thunder 187)

The Net Ball, first found in Fairy Rise, allows the player to search their deck for a Basic Grass Pokémon or a Grass Energy card and put it into their hand.

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
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


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