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Poke Balls are the tools used to catch Pokemon, so naturally, they’re a very important item inPokemon GO. While fans are familiar with the red and white, regular Poke Ball, there are multiple variants as well. Some Poke Balls have higher catch rates, and there’s even one type that can catch a Pokemon without fail.
InPokemon GO, Poke Balls are one of the most common items that trainers can get from PokeStops. They can also take up a lot of space if they’re not being used. However, since Poke Balls are vital toGO’s gameplay, are they worth discarding? Or is it better to have more than less?
Everything to Know About Poke Balls in Pokemon GO
There are *three types of Poke Balls:
- In addition to the regular Poke Ball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball, there’s also thePremier Ball. This is a plain white Poke Ball that is exclusive to Raids and Bonus Challenges (Team GO Rocket). Players are given a set amount of Premier Balls to catch the Raid Pokemon or Shadow Pokemon. The amount is determined by the player’s performance in the raid/battle.
Except for the Premier Ball, every type of Poke Ball can be obtained by any of the following methods:
Poke Ballsare the first type that players will receive. In fact, Professor Willow will giveGOtrainers x50 Poke Balls for those that are just starting out. They also have the lowest catch rate and are the only ones that playerscan buy from the Shop:
Since Poke Coins can be difficult to come by for some players, it may be best to save Coins for things like Item and Pokemon Storage.
Poke Balls are the most common type of ball that can be collected from PokeStops and Gyms. Spinning PokeStops multiple times a day is the easiest way to farm Poke Balls.
When players reachlevel 12, they’ll unlock theGreat Ball. There are also Special Research Tasks that can be completed before players reach level 12, meaning it’s possible to gain thembefore the required level. They have a higher catch rate than a Poke Ball, but once they’re unlocked, they can also be collected from Stops/Gyms and even Field Research Tasks.
Atlevel 20, players will unlock theUltra Ball. This has the best catch rate out of the Poke Ball and Great Ball. Using it to catch a Pokemon with moderate CP is a guaranteed success. Because of this, they’re also the rarest to spawn from Stops/Gyms. Players are more likely to get an Ultra Ball or two on their 7th day of their Daily PokeStop Spin. Ultra Balls are best used againstfully-evolvedPokemon, or Pokemon withhigh CP.
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When Should You Discard Poke Balls?
Poke Balls should only be discardedif trainers need to make roomin their Items Bag and can’t discard something else (like regular Potions). Furthermore, they should attempt to only discard the red/white Poke Balls, as, again, these are the most common. Great Balls are uncommon, but discarding one or two won’t hurt. Players shouldrefrain from getting rid of Ultra Ballsas much as possible.
To discard an item, do the following:
Since catching Pokemon is the only way to fill out the Pokedex and gain XP, discarding Poke Balls should be alast resort. Pokemon tend to break out of Poke Balls fairly easily, or they’ll attack right as it’s tossed their way. In some cases, trainers can accidentally drop a Poke Ball if they tap it but don’t fling it during an Encounter. Regardless, this will count as “losing” the Poke Ball.
Unfortunately, it’s very easy to burn through a handful of Poke Balls when catching Pokemon. It’s better to keep them in storage and use them during events,especially during Spotlight Hours, which is an easy way to find Shiny Pokemon.
