Starting in Generation III, each type of Poké Ball has an index number associated with it that is stored in the data structure of the Pokémon when caught or otherwise obtained a given type of ball. Generation I and II did not store this data, resulting in any Pokémon transferred from Virtual Console via Poké Transporter being placed into standard Poké Balls. Pokémon caught in Park Balls within Pal Park will retain their original Poké Ball and index number from Generation III. Pokémon originating from Pokémon Legends: Arceus which are then transferred into another game, (vice versa for those caught outside Legends: Arceus and then transferred in), will be displayed in Strange Balls while visiting a game where the Pokémon's ball is not programmed into the game, but will still retain its original index number. Pokémon originating from Legends: Arceus visiting Pokémon Sword and Shield will temporarily have their ball converted into a standard Poké Ball, with their original ball data being stored in Pokemon HOME's server. That's the purpose of the Friend Ball, added in Pokemon Gold & Silver. It has the same catch-rate as the basic Poke Ball, but instantly sets the caught Pokemon's friendship to 150 (in Scarlet & Violet). For evolving Pokemon like Chansey or Golbat, this is a must-have Poke Ball. It also helps make Return a super-powerful move instantly, at least in the games that have the move. The Friend Ball's design isn't exactly aesthetically pleasing, but it does the job effectively. How To Acquire Friend Balls In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

A remedial Poké Ball that restores HP and eliminates status conditions for a Pokémon caught with it. The strength of a Poké Ball is determined by how much it raises a wild Pokémon's catch rate, and may in fact vary depending on the conditions of the battle. Poké Balls limit the power of Pokémon contained inside, taming them, though they do not cause the Pokémon inside to always obey the Trainer. In The Power of Us, the participants of the Pokémon Catch Race used special "Catch Race Poké Balls" to catch specifically marked Pokémon around Fula City. These Poké Balls feature a blue-and-white color scheme, with a gold button. Three types of Poké Balls were available in Pokémon GO upon release: regular Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls. These remain the only types of Poké Balls that are generally available. They can be repeatably obtained by:

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Moon Ball - A ball that gives a Catch Rate boost of x3 when used on Pokémon that evolve with a Moon Stone. However, it only gives this benefit to a total of six Pokémon, making it basically useless elsewhere.

Action Figures • Battle Dome Playset • Diamond and Pearl Electronic Talking Pokédex • Diamond and Pearl vehicles In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Dynamax Band allows Trainers to increase the size of Poké Balls, making them look like giant Premier Balls. Luxury Ball - This Pokéball helps speed up the process of raising a Pokémon's happiness, but only offers the standard x1 Catch Rate. In Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, it is revealed that the current version of the Poké Ball was actually based on the looks of Foongus, due to its creator being extremely obsessed towards said Pokémon. Aquacorde Town, Santalune City, Lumiose City, Lumiose City, Lumiose City, Camphrier Town, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Geosenge Town, Shalour City, Coumarine City, Laverre City, Dendemille Town, Anistar City, Couriway Town, Snowbelle City, Kiloude CityThis is a special ball design to catch Ultra Beasts. It has a 5x catch rate modifier when used on an Ultra Beast, and is the only ball aside from the Master Ball to not have a 0.1x catch rate modifier for Ultra Beasts.