Item No. 452

Heavy Ball

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Category: Apricorn balls Pocket: Poké Balls

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— Fling power

13 historical records

#0452

Item summary

Description

Used by a trainer in battle : Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost. If the wild Pokémon weighs: * 409.6 kg (903.0 lb) or more, its catch rate is 40 more than normal. * 307.2 kg (677.3 lb) or more, its catch rate is 30 more than normal. * 204.8 kg (451.5 lb) or more, its catch rate is 20 more than normal. * less than 204.8 kg (451.5 lb), its catch rate is 20 less than normal.

Item summary

Effect

Has flat bonus or penalty to catch rate depending on weight class of target. Made from Blk Apricorn.

Item Details

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Category Apricorn balls

Bag pocket Poké Balls

Cataloged generations 5

Category context Custom Poké Balls handmade in the Johto region.

Game History

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8 game versions Latest: Sword / Shield 5 generations

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