Ability profile
Ball Fetch Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VIII
Pokémon with ability
1
Effect
At any time after the first Poké Ball is thrown and fails to catch a Pokémon, at the end of a turn, if a Pokémon with Ball Fetch is on the field and not holding another item, it will pick up the same type of ball as the first one thrown.
Flavor text
If the Pokémon is not holding an item, it will fetch the Poké Ball from the first failed throw of the battle.
Quick summary
Ball Fetch is a main-series ability from Generation VIII. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VIII
Ball Fetch first appeared in Generation VIII. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Ball Fetch is used in main-series battles and links to 1 species profiles below.
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