Dusk Ball
Sprites Item Type Japanese Name Fling Damage Price
Pokeball ダークボール
Dark Ball		 0 (SWSH Onwards)
30 (Older)
Purchase Price:1000
Sell Price: 500


Attainable In
RGBY GS C RS E FRLG DP Pt HG SS B W B2 W2
           
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X Y ΩR αS S M US UM LGP LGE SW SH BDSP PLA

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SV Z-A
 
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In-Depth Effect
The Dusk Ball is a PokéBall that is more effective within Dark enviornments. Within Caves or at night-time, the Capture Rate is increased by *3. However, at any other times, the Capture Rate is 1

CatchValue = ((( 3 * Max HP - 2 * HP ) * (Catch Rate * 3 ) / (3 * Max HP) ) * Status Modifier

Flavour Text
Diamond Pearl Platinum A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
HeartGold SoulSilver A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
Black White A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
Black 2 White 2 A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
X Y A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
Sun Moon A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places like caves.
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee! A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.
Sword Shield A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl A somewhat different Poké Ball that makes it easier to catch wild Pokémon at night or in dark places such as caves.
Scarlet Violet A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night or in dark places, such as caves.
Legends: Z-A A somewhat different Poké Ball that is more effective when catching Pokémon at night.


Locations
Diamond Pearl Oreburgh City, Solaceon Town (Pokémon News Press)
Platinum Oreburgh City, Solaceon Town (Pokémon News Press), Iron Island
HeartGold SoulSilver Johto: Goldenrod City (Goldenrod Dept. Store Lottery - 2nd Prize - Friday)
PokéWalker Scary Cave (4000+ Steps), Quiet Cave (2000+ Steps)
Black White Striaton City, Castelia City
Black 2 White 2 Striaton City, Mistralton Cave, Twist Mountain
X Y Frost Cavern, Terminus Cave, Victory Road
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 120, Route 120
Sun Moon Route 14, Diglett's Tunnel, Memorial Hill, Vast Poni Canyon
Festival Plaza
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 14, Diglett's Tunnel, Memorial Hill, Vast Poni Canyon,
Festival Plaza
Sword Shield Galar Mine No. 2, Wyndon Stadium
Isle of Armor Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern
Cram-o-Matic
The Crown Tundra Lakeside Cave
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Oreburgh City, Eterna City, Solaceon Town
Scarlet Violet East Province Area Three, Inlet Grotto, Porto Marinada, South Province Area Three, South Province Area Six, West Province Area One, West Province Area Two, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds, Paradise Barrens, Wistful Fields, Chargestone Cavern, Torchlit Labyrinth
Paldea PokéDex Completion Reward
Item Printer
Legends: Z-A Wild Zone 4, Wild Zone 9, Wild Zone 12, Wild Zone 15, Wild Zone 16, Wild Zone 17, Bleu District (Bleu Sector 8), Jaune District (Jaune Sector 11), Magenta District (Magenta Sector 2), Magenta District (Magenta Sector 4), Magenta District (Magenta Sector 6), Rouge District (Rouge Sector 4), Rouge District (Rouge Sector 6), Autumnal Avenue
Side Mission 25: Trubblesome Patrons
Side Mission 105: Trevenant, the Haunted Elder Tree


Shopping Details
Diamond Pearl Platinum Solaceon Town, Great Marsh, Celestic Town, Snowpoint City, Pokemon League
HeartGold SoulSilver Johto: Blackthorn City, Frontier Front, Safari Zone Gate
Kanto: Vermillion City, Lavender Town, Saffron City, Fuchsia City
Black White Route 9, Driftveil City, Opelucid City, Pokemon League
Black 2 White 2 Route 9, Driftveil City, Icirrus City, Opelucid City, Pokemon League, Lentimas Town, Victory Road B2W2
X Y Lumiose City, Cyllage City, Snowbelle City
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Fallarbor Town
Sun Moon Route 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 8
Sword Shield Hammerlocke, Wild Area, Snowslide Slope
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Solaceon Town, Pastoria City, Celestic Town, Snowpoint City, Pokemon League
Scarlet Violet Alfornada, Artazon, Cascarrafa, Cascarrafa, Cortondo, Dalizapa Passage, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, East Province Area Three, Glaseado Mountain, Levincia, Levincia, Los Platos, Medali, Mesagoza, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, North Province Area Three, South Province Area One, South Province Area Two, South Province Area Three, South Province Area Five, West Province Area One, West Province Area Two, Zapapico, Mossui Town, Canyon Biome, Coastal Biome, Polar Biome, Savanna Biome, Chargestone Cavern
Legends: Z-A Autumnal Avenue

Event Distributions For Dusk Ball

Event Description Duration Games
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Newsletter Code: CATCHBYBALL - Serial Code
Japan		 Start: 14 April 2023
End: 2 October 2023		 Scarlet, Violet
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Ball Set Pre-Order Bonus - Serial Code
Global		 Start: 18 November 2022
End: 28 February 2023		 Scarlet, Violet