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The '''Moon Ball''' (Japanese: '''ムーンボール''' ''Moon Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed against Pokémon that evolve by using [[Moon Stone]] and their evolutionary relatives.
The '''Moon Ball''' (Japanese: '''ムーンボール''' ''Moon Ball'') is a type of [[Poké Ball]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It can be used to catch a [[wild Pokémon]], being more likely to succeed against Pokémon that [[Evolution|evolve]] by using a [[Moon Stone]].


It is one of [[Kurt]]'s signature [[Apricorn]] Poké Balls, and is made from [[Yellow Apricorn]]s.
It is one of [[Kurt]]'s signature [[Apricorn]] Poké Balls, and is made from [[Yellow Apricorn]]s.
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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}150}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}150}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|N/A}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|N/A|N/A}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
{{incomplete|section|If the wild Pokémon used Transform, does the Moon Ball check for the original species or the transformed species?}}
====Manual activation====
====Manual activation====
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon. Starting in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, if the wild Pokémon is part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] that includes a Pokémon who evolves by using a [[Moon Stone]], it has a 4× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 0.1×.
When used from the [[Bag]] in a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon.
 
The Moon Ball cannot be used in situations in which Poké Balls cannot be used, such as in wild battles with two or more opponents currently present or against a [[Island challenge|trial]] Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will bat the ball away, wasting the turn (as well as the ball prior to Generation IV).
 
=====Generation II=====
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, while it is intended to be more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using Moon Stone and their evolutionary relatives, due to [[List of battle glitches (Generation II)#Catch rate|a glitch]], it always has a 1× [[catch rate]]. (Instead, the Moon Ball is more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using a [[Burn Heal]], but there are no such Pokémon.)


In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, while it is intended to be more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using Moon Stone and their evolutionary relatives, due to [[List of glitches in Generation II#Catch rate|a glitch]] it always has a 1× [[catch rate]]. (Instead, the Moon Ball is more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using a [[Burn Heal]], but there are no such Pokémon.)
=====Generation IV=====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, if the wild Pokémon is part of an [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] that includes a Pokémon who evolves by using a [[Moon Stone]], it has a 4× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.  


The Moon Ball cannot be used in situations in which Poké Balls cannot be used, such as in wild battles with two or more opponents currently present or against a [[Island challenge|trial]] Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will bat the ball away, wasting the item.
=====Generation VII onward=====
If the wild Pokémon is of a species that evolves by using a [[Moon Stone]] (no longer including the rest of their evolutionary family), it has a 4× [[catch rate]] modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an [[Ultra Beast]], the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).


====Held item====
====Held item====
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Moon Stone</sc> evolvers.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|A <sc>Ball</sc> for <sc>Moon Stone</sc> evolvers.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon that can be evolved using a Moon Stone.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Poké Balls}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Poké Balls}}
|-
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| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
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| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Circhester Stadium]]<br>Events ([[List of other event distributions in Generation VIII#@poke_times Rare Balls|@poke_times Rare Balls]], [[List of other event distributions in Generation VIII#@The Isle of Armor Promotion Packs|''The Isle of Armor'' Promotion Pack Week 1]])
| [[Circhester Stadium]]<br>[[#Distribution|Event]]
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|  
|  
| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Yellow Apricorn]])
| [[Cram-o-matic]] ([[Yellow Apricorn]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| Reward for registering 340 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
| [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]<br>[[Academy Ace Tournament]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| Reward for registering 200 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| Reward for registering 180 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]
| [[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"
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! 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;"
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VII)|Global mission items}}
| All
| July 18 to August 31, 2017
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=4 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Poké Times rare Poké Balls}}
| All
| December 20, 2019 to January 15, 2020
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|The Isle of Armor promotion packs}}
| All
| May 22 to 28, 2020
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Japanese Pokemon Scraps 2020}}
| Japanese
| November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Pokémon Adventure 25 items}}
| South Korea
| April 26 to September 30, 2021
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Apricorn Poké Ball Set}}
| All
| November 19, 2021 to February 28, 2022
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=====As a [[held item]]=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{Poké Balls color}}"
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! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{DL|List of traded event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)|Gible|Poké Times Trade Meeting Campaign #3 Gible}}
| All
| December 18, 2021
|}
|}
|}
|}


==Appearance==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size: 80%"
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriMoonBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:SugimoriMoonBall.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}"| [[File:Bag Moon 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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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Apricorn Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Moon Ball in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Apricorn Poké Balls Adventures.png|thumb|230px|A Moon Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', a Moon Ball appeared in a fantasy during [[Maizie]]'s explanation about [[Apricorn]] Poké Balls.
In ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', a Moon Ball appeared in a fantasy during [[Maizie]]'s explanation about [[Apricorn]] Poké Balls.


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]], the Moon Ball's catch rate is mistakenly boosted when used on Pokémon that evolve using a Burn Heal rather than a Moon Stone, so in practice the rate is never boosted. [[List of items by index number (Generation I)|In Generation I]] the Moon Stone's index number was 0x0A, but [[List of items by index number (Generation II)|in Generation II]] this index corresponds to the Burn Heal (the Moon Stone instead having the index number 0x08)—the Moon Ball's code mistakenly references the Moon Stone's original index number, preventing the Moon Ball's boost from ever applying.
* In [[Generation II]], the Moon Ball's catch rate is mistakenly boosted when used on Pokémon that evolve using a [[Burn Heal]] rather than a Moon Stone, so in practice the rate is never boosted. [[List of items by index number (Generation I)|In Generation I]], the Moon Stone's index number was 0x0A, but [[List of items by index number (Generation II)|in Generation II]], this index corresponds to the Burn Heal (the Moon Stone instead having the index number 0x08)—the Moon Ball's code mistakenly references the Moon Stone's original index number, preventing the Moon Ball's boost from ever applying.
* Prior to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, it was impossible to legitimately observe the Moon Ball's bonus on {{p|Munna}}, as it could not be encountered in the wild in any of the games where Moon Balls could be obtained.
** Prior to {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, this was also the case for {{p|Skitty}} as well.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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[[es:Luna Ball]]
[[es:Luna Ball]]
[[fr:Lune Ball]]
[[fr:Lune Ball]]
[[it:Poké Ball#Luna Ball]]
[[it:Luna Ball]]
[[ja:ムーンボール]]
[[ja:ムーンボール]]
[[zh:月亮球（道具）]]
[[zh:月亮球（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 10:09, 11 March 2024

Moon Ball
ムーンボール
Moon Ball
Bag Moon Ball Sprite.png
Moon Ball
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation II
Pocket
Generation II Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls
Generation IV Bag Poké Balls pocket icon.png Poké Balls (HGSS)
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 Moon Ball (Japanese: ムーンボール Moon Ball) is a type of Poké Ball introduced in Generation II. It can be used to catch a wild Pokémon, being more likely to succeed against Pokémon that evolve by using a Moon Stone.

It is one of Kurt's signature Apricorn Poké Balls, and is made from Yellow Apricorns.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
GSC
HGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS		 N/A $150
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP
SV		 N/A N/A

Effect

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: If the wild Pokémon used Transform, does the Moon Ball check for the original species or the transformed species?

Manual activation

When used from the Bag in a wild encounter, it attempts to catch the wild Pokémon.

The Moon Ball cannot be used in situations in which Poké Balls cannot be used, such as in wild battles with two or more opponents currently present or against a trial Pokémon. If used in a Trainer battle, the opposing Trainer will bat the ball away, wasting the turn (as well as the ball prior to Generation IV).

Generation II

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, while it is intended to be more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using Moon Stone and their evolutionary relatives, due to a glitch, it always has a 1× catch rate. (Instead, the Moon Ball is more effective against Pokémon that evolve by using a Burn Heal, but there are no such Pokémon.)

Generation IV

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, if the wild Pokémon is part of an evolutionary family that includes a Pokémon who evolves by using a Moon Stone, it has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier.

Generation VII onward

If the wild Pokémon is of a species that evolves by using a Moon Stone (no longer including the rest of their evolutionary family), it has a 4× catch rate modifier; otherwise, it has a 1× modifier. If used on an Ultra Beast, the catch rate modifier is instead always set to 410/4096× (~0.1×).

Held item

Fling fails if the user is holding a Moon Ball.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver only, Moon Balls cannot be held. This is to prevent them being held by a Pokémon traded to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, where the item does not exist.

Description

Games Description
GSC A Ball for Moon Stone evolvers.
HGSS
BWB2W2 		A Poké Ball for catching Pokémon that evolve using the Moon Stone.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP 		A Poké Ball that will make it easier to catch Pokémon that can evolve using a Moon Stone.
SV A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon that can be evolved using a Moon Stone.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
GSC Azalea Town (Ylw Apricorn)
HGSS Azalea Town (Ylw Apricorn)
SMUSUM Heahea CityUSUM, Mount Hokulani
SwSh Circhester Stadium
Event 		Wyndon Stadium
SwShIA Cram-o-matic (Yellow Apricorn)
BDSP Event
SV Reward for registering 340 Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex Porto Marinada auction
Academy Ace Tournament
SVTM Reward for registering 200 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex
SVID Reward for registering 180 Pokémon in the Blueberry Pokédex Item Printer (Poké Ball Lotto)

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SM Global mission items All July 18 to August 31, 2017
SwSh Poké Times rare Poké Balls All December 20, 2019 to January 15, 2020
The Isle of Armor promotion packs All May 22 to 28, 2020
Japanese Pokemon Scraps 2020 Japanese November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
Pokémon Adventure 25 items South Korea April 26 to September 30, 2021
BDSP Apricorn Poké Ball Set All November 19, 2021 to February 28, 2022
As a held item
Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
BDSP Poké Times Trade Meeting Campaign #3 Gible All December 18, 2021

Gallery

Artwork

SugimoriMoonBall.png Bag Moon Ball SV Sprite.png
Artwork by
Ken Sugimori 		Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

Moon Ball Heavy Ball Park Ball battle II.png Moon Ball summary IV.png Moon Ball battle IV.png Moon Ball battle V.png
In-battle sprite in
Generation II 		Summary sprite from
Generations IV and V 		In-battle sprite in
Generation IV 		In-battle sprite in
Generation V

Models

Moon Ball battle 3DS.png Moon 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 the anime

A Moon Ball in the anime

In Going Apricorn!, a Moon Ball appeared in a fantasy during Maizie's explanation about Apricorn Poké Balls.

In Trouble's Brewing, Satsuki was revealed to keep her Jolteon in a Moon Ball.

In the manga

A Moon Ball in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In Teddiursa's Picnic, a Moon Ball appeared in a fantasy during Maizie's explanation about Apricorn Poké Balls.

In Slugging It Out with Slugma, a Moon Ball was seen amongst Crystal's set of Apricorn Poké Balls.

Trivia

  • In Generation II, the Moon Ball's catch rate is mistakenly boosted when used on Pokémon that evolve using a Burn Heal rather than a Moon Stone, so in practice the rate is never boosted. In Generation I, the Moon Stone's index number was 0x0A, but in Generation II, this index corresponds to the Burn Heal (the Moon Stone instead having the index number 0x08)—the Moon Ball's code mistakenly references the Moon Stone's original index number, preventing the Moon Ball's boost from ever applying.
  • Prior to Pokémon Sword and Shield, it was impossible to legitimately observe the Moon Ball's bonus on Munna, as it could not be encountered in the wild in any of the games where Moon Balls could be obtained.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 月亮球 Yuhtleuhng Kàuh
Mandarin 月亮球 Yuèliàng Qiú
France Flag.png French Lune Ball
Germany Flag.png German Mondball
Italy Flag.png Italian Luna Ball
South Korea Flag.png Korean 문볼 Moon Ball
Poland Flag.png Polish Księżycowy Ball
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Bola Lua
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Bola Luna
Spain Flag.png Spain Luna Ball
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bóng Moon


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Fast Ball Fast Ball
Level Ball Level Ball
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Heavy Ball Heavy Ball
Love Ball Love Ball
Friend Ball Friend Ball
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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
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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
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Feather Ball Feather Ball
Wing Ball Wing Ball
Jet Ball Jet Ball
Origin Ball Origin Ball


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