Key things
- The new Poke Ball revealed in the Pokemon Horizons episode – a steampunk design with a gear button.
- Purpose of new Poke Ball unknown – speculation about importance reminiscent of GS Ball from the past.
- The episode aired in Japan, not yet translated into English – fans were intrigued by the new Poke Ball.
Recently aired episode Pokemon Horizons revealed a new kind of Poke Ball that hadn't been seen in the series before. The unique design stands out from the rest PokemonA wide assortment of Poke Ball designs that sparked curiosity in the fandom.
The Pokemon the series has always had more than one type of Poke Ball, but their number and uses have increased over the years. Whether Pokémon Trainers are trying to catch a specific type of Pokémon, such as a Water-type or a Bug-type, or need to try to catch a Pokémon after a battle has dragged on for too long, there are many clever ways to use Poké Balls to maximize the chances of a catch. However, the exact use, if any, of this new Poke Ball remains unclear.

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SPOILERS for the Pokemon Horizons anime follow.In a recent episode Pokemon Horizons The new Poke Ball that airs in Japan is shown to be used by Gibeon in a flashback. This moment takes place in episode 75 Pokemon Horizons, with the translated title “Entrusted Future, The Luster of This World.” The episode delves into the history of the Explorers and features an impressive Pokémon catch by Liko, but the Poke Ball is particularly curious. It's the Poke Ball that Gibeon uses to place his special white Zygarde.
Will this mysterious poke ball matter?
Fans have been curious about the appearance of the Poke Ball, which has something of an almost steampunk design. The usual circular ball button has been replaced by a gear, with a white and brown color scheme accented with green and red accents. When it appears in Pokemon Horizons the Poke Ball episode already features Zygarde, so it's not yet clear if the Poke Ball has a special purpose or if it's just a cosmetic difference.
Pokemon fans are already speculating about what the purpose of this new Poke Ball might be and if it will matter at all in the end. Many took the opportunity to reminisce about the forgotten GS ball of the gold and silver era Pokemon anime. The GS Ball was originally intended for Celebi to be the main plot point, but the idea was scrapped and Celebi was moved to the fourth position. Pokemon movie instead. As a result, GS Ball was quietly sidelined and purposefully written out of the plot, but apparently not all Pokemon fans forgot about it, as the show's developers had hoped.
At the time this episode aired in Japan, it was broadcast in English Pokemon Horizons she was only up to episode 45. Fans shouldn't expect to see a translated version of this episode for quite some time. Perhaps by then the purpose of this Poke Ball will be revealed. Pokefans will have to wait and see.

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