In the world of Pokemon GO, a trainer has uncovered a unique strategy for their Master Ball, diverging from the norm of catching Galarian birds. Initially, when Pokemon GO was introduced, trainers had access to three types of Poke Balls: regular, Great, and Ultra Balls. Over time, the augmented reality game has expanded its arsenal of Poke Balls beyond the original trio.
In addition to the standard trio of Poke Balls, Pokemon GO has incorporated Premier Balls, Beast Balls, and Master Balls into gameplay. Premier Balls serve as a specialized Poke Ball used after defeating Pokemon in Raids or when capturing Shadow Pokemon from Team Rocket. Similarly, Beast Balls, akin to Premier Balls, are designated for Ultra Beasts. While other Poke Balls may result in Pokemon breaking free, Master Balls ensure a guaranteed capture.
Due to the inability of Pokemon to escape from Master Balls, it's no surprise that Pokemon GO enthusiasts reserve them for the most elusive Pokemon in the game. While many players opt to use Master Balls on the challenging Galarian legendary birds due to their scarcity and difficulty level, Reddit user Bladesh75 showcased an alternative approach. The user encountered a 'hundo' Kartana and faced the predicament of having only one Premier Ball left. Rather than risking a failed capture or Kartana escaping, they opted to utilize their Master Ball for a foolproof catch.
In Pokemon GO terminology, a 'hundo' denotes a Pokemon with flawless attributes, making them highly coveted among trainers. Although capturing the Galarian birds may pose a greater challenge than Kartana, the likelihood of encountering another 'hundo' Kartana remains exceedingly low. Moreover, a 'hundo' Kartana would likely offer more utility than the Galarian birds. Fellow Reddit users commended Bladesh75 for the astute use of the Master Ball, with the player indicating their intention to reserve the remaining Master Ball for similar scenarios.
Acquiring a Master Ball in Pokemon GO
- Finish Let's GO! Special Research
- Complete Timed Investigation: Master Ball quest or Special Research: Master Ball
As of now, players in Pokemon GO can possess a maximum of two Master Balls in their inventory. The initial Pokemon GO Master Ball was introduced through the Let's GO! Special Research quest last year. Another Master Ball became attainable through the Timed Investigation: Master Ball quest, offering players the option to obtain the Special Research: Master Ball quest if they missed the deadline for the Timed Investigation. While it is probable that Niantic will present additional opportunities for players to acquire Master Balls, no official announcements have been made regarding this matter at the current juncture.