Pokémon Yellow
Pokémon Yellow

Poké Balls & Catching Items

Master catching Pokémon in Yellow with Great Balls and Ultra Balls. Understand their varying catch rates to secure even the rarest creatures.

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To catch Pokémon, you'll need Poké Balls. Different types of Poké Balls have varying catch rates and costs.

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Poké Balls & Catching Items
  • Poké Ball: Standard Poké Ball. 1x catch rate. (Available early, cheapest)
  • Great Ball: Improved Poké Ball. 1.5x catch rate. (Available mid-game, good for stronger Pokémon)
  • Ultra Ball: Best Poké Ball. 2x catch rate. (Available late-game, essential for rare/Legendary Pokémon)
  • Master Ball: Catches any wild Pokémon without fail. Only one per game, usually obtained from the Team Rocket Hideout. Save it for a Legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo!

When trying to catch a Pokémon, it's best to weaken it first (reduce its HP) and inflict a status condition like Sleep or Paralysis to increase your chances of success.