Catch Rates of Poké Balls in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

The strongest to weakest Poké Balls that can be used in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and the situations where they work best.

List of Poké Balls

Poké BallCatch RateHow to Obtain
Master Ball
Rare
 Always succeeds One can be obtained from Director Clavell after you have seen the end credits
Heavy Ball
Rare
 11x when used on Koraidon (12.9% chance) Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Level Ball
Rare
 8x when your lead Pokémon's level is 4 times or higher than that of the Pokémon that you're trying to catch Receive one from Pokédex after registering 280 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament.
Love Ball
Rare
 8x when the Pokémon that you're trying to catch has a gender and your lead Pokémon has a different gender from it, and both Pokémon are the same species (i.e. they have the same Pokédex number) Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 110 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 7.66x when used on Miraidon (9% chance) Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 6x when used on Ting-Lu (10.1% chance) Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Quick Ball
Common
 5x when used on the first turn of battle Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Dream Ball
Rare
 4x when used on a sleeping Pokémon Receive one from Pokédex after registering 360 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions.
Fast Ball
Rare
 4x when used on a Pokémon with base speed of 100 or higher:
Click for List of Pokémon with base speed of 100 or higher
  • Barraskewda
  • Chien-Pao
  • Cryogonal
  • Cyclizar
  • Dedenne
  • Drakloak
  • Dugtrio
  • Eiscue
  • Electrode
  • Espathra
  • Espeon
  • Floatzel
  • Flutter Mane
  • Froslass
  • Gallade
  • Garchomp
  • Grafaiai
  • Hawlucha
  • Houndoom
  • Iron Bundle
  • Iron Jugulis
  • Iron Moth
  • Iron Treads
  • Iron Valiant
  • Jolteon
  • Jumpluff
  • Kilowattrel
  • Koraidon
  • Lilligant
  • Lucario
  • Lycanroc
  • Miraidon
  • Mismagius
  • Noivern
  • Pawmot
  • Persian
  • Pikachu
  • Pyroar
  • Raichu
  • Roaring Moon
  • Salamence
  • Salazzle
  • Sandy Shocks
  • Scream Tail
  • Scyther
  • Sneasel
  • Talonflame
  • Tauros
  • Weavile
  • Wugtrio
  • Zoroark
 Receive one from Pokédex after registering 240 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions.
Level Ball
Rare
 4x when your lead Pokémon's level is more than 2 times but less than 4 times higher than that of the Pokémon that you're trying to catch Receive one from Pokédex after registering 280 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament.
Lure Ball
Rare
 4x when used on a Pokémon that is in or on water Receive one from Pokédex after registering 300 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament.
Moon Ball
Rare
 4x when used on Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, or Wigglytuff Receive one from Pokédex after registering 300 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament.
Nest Ball
Common
 4x when used on a level 1 Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Timer Ball
Common
 4x when used after 10 turns in battle Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Timer Ball
Common
 3.7x when used after 9 turns in battle Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Dive Ball
Common
 3.5x when used on a Pokémon that is in or on water Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Nest Ball
Common
 3.5x when used on a level 6 Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Net Ball
Common
 3.5x when used on Water- or Bug-type Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Repeat Ball
Common
 3.5x when used on a Pokémon that is registered in your Pokédex as caught, as indicated by a Poké Ball icon next to the wild Pokémon's name Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Dusk Ball
Common
 3x when used in a cave or at night Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Nest Ball
Common
 3x when used on a level 11 Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Timer Ball
Common
 2.8x when used after 6 turns in battle Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Heavy Ball
Rare
 2.66x when used on Cetitan (18.4% chance) Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Nest Ball
Common
 2.5x when used on a level 16 Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Heavy Ball
Rare
 2.5x when used on Bloodmoon Ursaluna (12.9% chance) Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Timer Ball
Common
 2.2x when used after 4 turns in battle Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Heavy Ball
Rare
 2.2x when used on Snorlax (13.9% chance) Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Ultra Ball
Common
 2x Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store after you have won 5 Gym Badges
Nest Ball
Common
 2x when used on a level 21 Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Level Ball
Rare
 2x when your lead Pokémon's level is higher than that of the Pokémon that you're trying to catch, but no more than 2 times higher Receive one from Pokédex after registering 280 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament.
Heavy Ball
Rare
 2x when used on Iron Thorns Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.8x when used on Dondozo Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.66x when used on Iron Treads Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Great Ball
Common
 1.5x Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.5x when used on Hippowdon Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Nest Ball
Common
 1.5x when used on a level 26 Pokémon Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.44x when used on Dragonite, Garganacl, or Gyarados Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.33x when used on Beartic, Palossand, or Copperajah Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.266x when used on Glalie Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.22x when used on Clodsire Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.133x when used on Camerupt Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heavy Ball
Rare
 1.1x when used on Hariyama Receive one from Pokédex after registering 320 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 180 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Poké Ball
Common
 1x Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Friend Ball
Rare
 1x Receive one from Pokédex after registering 260 Pokémon. Can sometimes be found in Porto Marinada auctions. Can be a reward for completing the Academy Ace Tournament. Rewarded for catching 160 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex (Requires purchase of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC)
Heal Ball
Common
 1x Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Luxury Ball
Common
 1x Purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store
Premier Ball
Common
 1x You receive one for every 10 Poké Balls of any type that you purchase at Pokémon Centers and the School Store (must buy 10 or more at the same time)
Beast Ball
Rare
 0.1x Receive one from Pokédex after registering 400 Pokémon.