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Catching Pokemon is an essential and key point in thePokemonseries. Over time, different types of Poke Balls were added to gameplay to make it easier for trainers to catch wild Pokemon. Before the Johto region, trainers could catch Pokemon with only four different types of Poke Balls. InPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearland its remakes,Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, players can use several different types of Poke Balls for catching Pokemon.
A Poke Ball is measured by the Pokemon’s catch rate and the Ball’s success rate. Common Pokemon inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl(such as Starly) have a higher catch rate than legendary or higher-leveled Pokemon. Knowing what each Poke Ball can do will put the trainer to an advantage when trying to catch the Pokemon they want. While some Poke Balls can be bought at Pokemarts, some are exclusive and easy for trainers to miss.
Updated July 21, 2025 by Renri Seong: Most players know that to get more Poke Balls, they need to visit the nearby Poke Mart and purchase them. Occasionally, players can find them scattered in the wild or seek them out with the Dowsing Machine. With many Pokemon to catch inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, it doesn’t hurt to know where to get each type of Poke Ball in the Sinnoh region. Some Poke Balls can’t be bought until players are at the Elite Four. Luckily, there’s an optional daily sidequest players that rewards Poke Balls not found in the market. The following guide has been updated to include more information on Poke Ball types inBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
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Every Poke Ball in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
At the beginning ofBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, trainers can only afford to buy Poke Balls or Great Balls. As they venture further in their quest, they’ll be able to buy Ultra Balls or unique Poke Balls such as Dusk Balls or Quick Balls. Since Poke Balls with higher success rates cost more, it’s not a bad idea tostart saving up money for future purchases.
Once trainers have a variety of Poke Balls in their inventory, use the right Poke Ball for the right job to ensure a successful capture.
How to get
A standard ball designed to catch Pokemon
1x
200
Pokemarts
Great Ball
A ball with a higher catch rate than a Poke Ball.
1.5x
600
Pokemarts, once players have three gym badges.
Ultra Ball
A ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
2x
1200
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One is given byCyrus in the Team Galactic Headquarters. Trainers must have 7 gym badges for this to occur. Additionally, trainers will get a Master Ball ifall five digits of their Trainer IDmatches at thePokemon Lottery Cornerin Jubilife City.
Premier Ball
A Poke Ball that was used for a “special event.” It’s white in appearance. Unfortunately, this has no influence on its success rate, which is the same as the Poke Ball.
Purchase 10 of any Poke Ball to get one Premier Ball.
1x - 3x depending on level
1000
Pokemart (Solaceon Town)
Dusk Ball
A ball that has a higher chance of catching Pokemon indark places (caves)orat night.
4x (at night)
Pokemart (Oreburgh City, Solaceon Town)
Quick Ball
A Poke Ball that has a higher chance of success ifused at the start of a wild encounter.
5x (start of battle)
Pokemart (Solaceon Town, Canalvine City)
Timer Ball
A ball that has a higher chance of catching Pokemonthe longer the battle goes on. Ideal for catching legendary Pokemon. Every 10 turns, a Timer Ball’s success rate goes up. After 40 turns, the success rate stops at 4x.
1x - 4x
3.5x (on Bug or Water-type).
Dive Ball
A ball with a higher success rate when used on a Pokemon thatlives in the water. Great for catching Pokemon that canonly be caught by fishing.
3.5x (if used in water)
Buy from the Underground Man after creating a Secret Base. Dive Balls are also a reward for completing daily tasks for Pokemon News Press in Solaceon Town
Heal Ball
If a Pokemon is caught in a Heal Ball, it will fully heal its HP and restore status conditions if it is added directly to the party.
300
Repeat Ball
Has a higher chance of catching a Pokemonthat’s already been registered in the Pokedex.
3x (if Pokemon has been caught before)
Pokemart (Canalvine City)
Luxury Ball
A Poke Ball thatspeeds up Friendship growthof the Pokemon it captures. Pokemon that evolve by friendship,such as Buneary, should be caught with this type of ball.
Great Marsh (Pastoria City)
Daily Newspaper in Solaceon City
Right next door to the Pokemon Center in Solaceon Town is thePokemon News Press. Speak to the man wearing shades at the desk to receive the daily quest. He will name a Pokemon that he wants to see, and players haveuntil the end of the dayto show him that Pokemon. UnlikeDiamond & Pearl, the Pokemon doesn’t have to be in the party inBDSP.So go out and catch the Pokemon, then return to the News Press to turn in the quest.
As a reward, the Press will reward players with a random special Poke Ball. This means Dusk Balls, Luxury Balls, Net Balls, Repeat Balls, Dive Balls, Quick Balls, and Timer Balls.
Pokemon League and Ramanas Park
Every Poke Ball type that exists withinBDSPis available for purchase at the storesin the Pokemon League and Ramanas Park. Excluding the Poke Ball/Great Ball/Ultra Ball/Heal Ball, all Poke Balls cost 1,000. This is the best way to stock up on Poke Balls. What holds this method back is that it takes the entirety of the main story to unlock.
Which Poke Balls For Legendary Pokemon
The best Poke Ball to use on Legendaries are theUltra BallsorTimer Balls. This is because of the extremely low catch-rate of Legendary Pokemon. If players want to try their luck, they can throw aQuick Ballat the start of battle, but it’s not guaranteed to work.Time Ballsare recommended because of how long a battle between a Legendary Pokemon can take. It’s likely that players will reach over 20 turns if the Pokemon is being too stubborn to stay in the Poke Ball. ForWater-type Legendary Pokemonlike Suicune, players can try and use aNet Ball.
Excluding the Sinnoh Legendaries, Legendary Pokemoncan only be caught in Ramanas Park. Remember that the store within Ramanas Park is also one of the two places inBrillant Diamond/Shining Pearl whereplayers can purchase all Poke Ball varieties.
