Timer Ball item sprite

Timer Ball #010

Special Balls

Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate increases by 0.1× (Gen V: 0.3×) every turn, to a max of 4×.

  • CategorySpecial Balls
  • Bag pocketPokeballs
  • Buy price₽1,000
  • Sell price₽250
  • Fling powerCannot fling

Timer Ball: overview

Timer Ball is a Special Balls item stored in the Pokeballs pocket of the bag.

Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate increases by 0.1× (Gen V: 0.3×) every turn, to a max of 4×.

Timer Ball: effect

Used in battle: Attempts to catch a wild Pokémon. Has a catch rate of 1.1× on the first turn of the battle and increases by 0.1× every turn, to a maximum of 4× on turn 30. If used in a trainer battle, nothing happens and the ball is lost.

In-game description: “A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective at catching Pokémon the more turns that are taken in battle.”

In-game description: “A somewhat different Poké Ball that becomes progressively more effective the more turns that are taken in battle.”

In-game description: “A somewhat different Ball that becomes progressively better the more turns there are in a battle.”

Timer Ball: price and usage

Timer Ball can be purchased for ₽1000 and sold back to a shop for ₽250.

Timer Ball can be stacked in the bag, is consumed on use, can be used during battle and can be held by a Pokémon.

AttributeMeaning
CountableCan be stacked in the bag
ConsumableIs consumed on use
Usable In BattleCan be used during battle
HoldableCan be held by a Pokémon

Timer Ball: in battle

Timer Ball cannot be thrown with the move Fling.

Timer Ball: held by Pokémon

No wild Pokémon are known to hold Timer Ball.

Frequently asked questions about Timer Ball

What does Timer Ball do?

Tries to catch a wild Pokémon. Success rate increases by 0.1× (Gen V: 0.3×) every turn, to a max of 4×.

How much does Timer Ball cost?

Timer Ball costs ₽1000 at Poké Marts and sells for ₽250.

Can a Pokémon hold Timer Ball?

Yes, Timer Ball can be given to a Pokémon to hold.