Guide to all Poke Ball types and locations

Pokemon Legends: ZA has changed the way Pokemon games work, but one of the core aspects of the franchise remains the same. Of course, we are talking about Poke Balls, which are available in a wide variety and each of them has a special effect that helps trainers catch the most elusive species that have settled in Lumiose City.

Learn everything you need to know about Poke Balls with our comprehensive guide, which includes information on how to get each type of Poke Ball in the game, what they do, and where to buy more.

All types of pokeballs and where to find them in Pokemon Legends ZA

Poke Balls are an essential tool that every trainer should have with them to get the most out of their Lumiose City journey. Poke Balls can be purchased at any Pokemon Center in Lumios from Nurse Joy, although if players want more specialized tools to catch Pokemon, they should visit Poke Ball Boutique. The location of this store is detailed on the map above.

However, there are special Poke Balls that can only be obtained after meeting certain requirements. Here are all the Poke Ball types in the game and where to find them:

Poke Ball type	Effect	Where to buy/find
Pokeball	Catches Pokemon with the lowest success rate	Pokemon Centers – Poke Ball Boutique
Great ball	Catches Pokemon with medium success	Pokemon Centers – Poke Ball Boutique
Ultra ball	Catches Pokémon with the highest success rate	Pokemon Centers – Poke Ball Boutique
Fast ball	If used in the first turn, it will greatly increase the capture success rate	Poke Ball Boutique – Common Loot
Fastball	When used on Pokémon with high SPD, the success rate increases	Poke Ball Boutique – Common Loot
Lure Ball	Catch success rate increases slightly when used on Pokémon in water	Poke Ball Boutique – Common Loot
Level Ball	It is more efficient to catch Pokemon that are lower level than the trainer	Poke Ball Boutique – Common Loot
Heavy ball	Extremely effective on Pokemon weighing 440.9 lbs or more	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare loot
Diving ball	Catch success rate increases slightly when used on Pokémon in or on water	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare loot
Net Ball	Moderately more effective at catching Bug or Water Pokemon	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare loot
Luxury ball	Pokemon caught in this orb have their friendship increase rate doubled	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare Loot – Mission Reward
Nest Ball	Extremely effective at catching lower level pokemon	Poke Ball Boutique – Common Loot
Timer ball	More effective the longer the battle lasted (maximum effectiveness is reached around turn 30).	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare Loot – Mission Reward
Twilight Ball	Extremely effective when catching Pokemon in dark places (underground) or at night	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare Loot – Mission Reward
Championship ball	Definitive ball with 100% success rate	Reward for Mable's Research Rank 49
Premier Ball	A somewhat effective ball with a success rate between Poke Ball and Great Ball	Reward for buying 10 items in the store
Repeat the ball	Very effective in catching Pokémon already registered in the Pokedex	Poke Ball Boutique – Common Loot
Medicine ball	Fully heals a Pokémon caught inside this orb	Poke Ball Boutique – Rare loot

How to use Poke Balls in Pokemon Legends ZA

To use Poke Balls v Pokemon Legends ZAtrainers must have at least one of the mentioned items in their inventory and then approach the Pokemon. Use ŽL players will targetthen strike ZR will release ball and hit the Pokemon.

Trainers will have a better chance of catching a Pokemon if they do weaken them firstwhich leaves certain window of opportunity (about 3.5 seconds) to catch them. This window of opportunity presents swirling stars effect (similar to confusion) and after a single attempt Pokémon weakened like this will run away.

Players can too sneak up on Pokemon on surprise themby releasing the ball before they can engage in combat or flee. Some Pokémon like Abra (who uses Teleport to escape) may just be surprised. Fastball is best for this method as it has the highest chance of success in catching Pokemon on the first turn and sneak throws they are considered be rotate 0.