Great Ball (Pokémon GO)
Great Ball
A high-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
Category
Poké Balls
Great Ball Catch Rate
Great Balls in Pokémon GO have a catch rate multiplier of 1.5x. This is higher than the 
Poké Ball catch rate multiplier of 1x but lower than the 
Ultra Ball catch multiplier of 2x.
How to Get Great Balls
Great Balls are readily obtained by spinning Poké Stops and opening Gifts, but there are many ways a player can obtain more Great Balls.
- Spinning PokéStops or Gyms
- Opening a
Gift - Completing particular Field Research or Special Research tasks
- Weekly Adventure Sync rewards
- The in-game shop
Note: Great Balls only drop from spinning Poké Stops, Gyms, or opening Gifts for trainers level 12 and up.
In the Shop
Great Balls are only sometimes available in the shop. Sometimes, they appear in limited-time boxes or even the Daily Free Box.
Great Ball In-Game Screenshots
Great Ball selected
Pokéball selection
Poké Balls inventory
Great Balls from the Daily Free Box
How to Use Great Balls
To use Great Balls in Pokémon GO, players must first encounter a Pokémon to catch by tapping on a Pokémon on the map, completing a raid or Max Battle, or as a reward from certain Research Tasks.
Tap the Poké Ball in the bottom right and select Great Balls.
Throws receive grades based on how small the circle is. The smaller the circle, the better the grade, and the higher the chance the Pokémon will be caught.
Great Ball
A high-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
Category
Poké Balls
Medicine
Potion
A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.
Super Potion
A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 50 points.
Hyper Potion
A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 200 points.
Max Potion
A spray-type medicine that completely restores all HP of a single Pokémon.
Revive
A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also restores half of a fainted Pokémon's maximum HP.
Max Revive
A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also fully restores a fainted Pokémon's maximum HP.
Poké Balls
Poké Ball
A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball, comfortably encapsulating its target.
Great Ball
A high-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
Master Ball
The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
Premier Ball
A somewhat rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.
Beast Ball
A rare, event-exclusive Poké Ball, typically used only during Ultra Beast encounters.
Safari Ball
A ball that is extremely effective for catching Pokémon. It is only available during Pokémon GO Wild Area events.
Berries
Razz Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon, and it will be easier to catch on your next throw.
Nanab Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to calm it down, making it less erratic.
Pinap Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to make it drop more Candy.
Golden Razz Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to make it much easier to catch.
Silver Pinap Berry
Feed this to a Pokémon to receive more Candy when you catch it and make it easier to catch.
Gifts
Trainer Boosts
Incense
Incense with a mysterious fragrance that lures wild Pokémon to your location for 60 minutes. Its appearance changes when attracting specific Pokémon.
Mystery Box
A mysterious old box. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.
Daily Adventure Incense
Special Incense with a mysterious fragrance that attracts wild Pokémon to your location as you move for 15 minutes. You can receive one each day at no cost.
Coin Bag
A bag of coins. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.
Star Piece
A small shard of a beautiful gem. Earns 50% more Stardust for 30 minutes.
Lucky Egg
A Lucky Egg that's filled with happiness! Earns double XP for 30 minutes.
Max Mushroom
Double the damage your Pokémon deal in Max Battles!
Other Items
Rare Candy
A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon's candy.
Rare Candy XL
A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon's Candy.
Rocket Radar
You can use this to track down Team GO Rocket Hideouts!
Super Rocket Radar
You can use this to track down Team GO Rocket Headquarters where their Boss might be!
Mysterious Component
When you defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt, you can get a Mysterious Component. Collect six Mysterious Components to combine them!
Shadow Shard
A mysterious shard that emanates shadow energy. Collect four to combine them into a larger gem using the Shard Refiner!
Purified Gem
A clear gem created by purifying and combining Shadow Shards. Use it to subdue enraged Shadow Raid Bosses.
Max Particle Pack
A small pack of Max Particles. Each one holds 800 Max Particles.
Poffin
A special treat for your buddy!
Incubator
A device that incubates an Egg as you walk until it is ready to hatch. Unlimited use!
Egg Incubator
A device that incubates an Egg as you walk until it is ready to hatch. Breaks after 3 uses.
Super Incubator
A more powerful Egg Incubator helps Eggs hatch quickly. Breaks after 3 uses.
Team Medallion
A unique coin that enables a Trainer to change teams. A Team Medallion can only be purchased from the shop once per 365 days.
Passes
Raid Pass
Pass to join a Raid Battle. You can get a free pass at Gyms once per day if you don't already have one.
Premium Battle Pass
A Premium Battle Pass can be used to join a Raid Battle or earn premium rewards in the GO Battle League.
Remote Raid Pass
A Remote Raid Pass can be used to join a Raid Battle remotely.
Ticket
A ticket for a timed event.
GO Battle League Timed Research Pass
Grants access to GO Battle League Timed Research, allowing you to earn extra rewards by completing trainer battles.
Lures
Lure Module
A module that attracts Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes. The effect benefits other people nearby.
Glacial Lure Module
A frosty Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the cold. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Mossy Lure Module
A natural Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love mossy scents. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Magnetic Lure Module
An electronic Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that possess a magnetic field. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Rainy Lure Module
A wet Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the rain. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.
Golden Lure Module
A glimmering Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes. You may find Gimmighoul Coins by spinning the Photo Disc.
Key Items
TMs
Fast TM
This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Fast Attack.
Charged TM
This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Charged Attack.
Elite Fast TM
This Technical Machine lets you choose a Fast Attack to teach to a Pokémon.
Elite Charged TM
This Technical Machine lets you choose a Charged Attack to teach to a Pokémon.
Evolution Items
Sun Stone
A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It burns as red as the evening sun.
Kings Rock
A rock that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It looks like a crown.
Metal Coat
A coating that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a special metallic film.
Dragon Scale
A scale that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and inflexible.
Upgrade
A transparent device that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It was produced by Silph Co.
Sinnoh Stone
A special stone originally found in the Sinnoh region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and has a beautiful sheen.
Unova Stone
A rare stone that originates from the Unova region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is known for its intertwined black-and-white appearance.
Gimmighoul Coins
A coin with a mysterious air. It seems to have originated in the Paldea region.
Other
Meteorite
This stone from space can teach Rayquaza the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent.
Zygarde Cell
Zygarde Cells can assemble and disassemble to create different forms of Zygarde. You can carry 250 Zygarde Cells at a time.
Max Particles
Max Particles can be used to participate in Max Battles or level up Max Moves.
Research Breakthrough Reward
Collect stamps to unlock Research Breakthroughs from Professor Willow!
Poké Coin
Poké Coins can be used in the shop to purchase premium items.
