Timer Ball #010
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.
| Attribute | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Countable | Can be stacked in the bag |
| Consumable | Is consumed on use |
| Usable In Battle | Can be used during battle |
| Holdable | Can 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.