Pokeballs are necessary for catching wild mons in Pokémon GO. Here is a guide on how to get Pokeballs.
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How to Get Pokeballs in Pokémon GO
There are various methods for how to get Pokeballs in Pokémon GO, and they include the following:
Shop
Note that only the standard red-colored Pokeballs can be purchased from the Shop with Coins in Pokémon GO. Pokeballs can be bought in varying quantities, and the prices are as follows:
- 20x Poke Balls – 100 Coins
- 100x Poke Balls – 460 Coins
- 200x Poke Balls – 800 Coins
Pokestops/Gyms
By spinning local Pokestops (and Gyms that include Photo Discs), there is a chance you can be rewarded free Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.
Research Tasks
By completing Daily, Field, and Special Research Tasks, there is a chance you can be rewarded free Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.
Gifts
Friends can send you Gifts that may contain free rewards in the form of Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.
Types of Pokeballs in Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, there are three primary types of Pokeballs used, and they include:
- Poke Ball (low chance to catch)
- Great Ball (medium chance to catch)
- Ultra Ball (high chance to catch)
Additionally, there are two more types of Pokeballs but are designated for special purposes.
- Premier Ball (Raids and Team Rocket encounters)
- Master Ball (guaranteed chance to catch)
The type of Pokeball you use in a wild encounter should be in accordance with the CP level of the Pokémon you are trying to catch.
Poke Ball
The red-colored Poke Ball is the standard ball used for catching Pokémon and can be used for all encounters except for Raids and Team Rocket encounters.
Great Ball
The blue-colored Great Ball is superior to the standard Poke Ball and can be used for all purposes except for Raids and Team Rocket encounters.
Ultra Ball
The yellow-colored Ultra Ball is superior to the Great Ball and the standard Poke Ball. It can be used for all purposes except for Raids and Team Rocket encounters.
Pokémon GO is an augmented reality (AR) game developed by Niantic and released worldwide in 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.
