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What is Great Ball in-game?

Mid-tier Poké Ball. 1.5× catch rate vs the standard Poké Ball.

DEFINITION

Mid-tier Poké Ball. 1.5× catch rate vs the standard Poké Ball.

ALSO KNOWN ASgreat balls
01 · FULL EXPLANATION

Great Balls multiply catch rate by 1.5×. Unlocked at Trainer Level 12. Become the default for any catch above L15 wild encounters.

Source: PokéStop spins (more common at higher Trainer Levels), research tasks, special research rewards.

For raid catches the only ball available is the Premier Ball, so Great/Ultra Balls don't apply there.

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What does Great Ball mean in-game?

Mid-tier Poké Ball. 1.5× catch rate vs the standard Poké Ball.

Great Ball explained in detail

Great Balls multiply catch rate by 1.5×. Unlocked at Trainer Level 12. Become the default for any catch above L15 wild encounters. Source: PokéStop spins (more common at higher Trainer Levels), research tasks, special research rewards. For raid catches the only ball available is the Premier Ball, so Great/Ultra Balls don't apply there.

What are other names for Great Ball?

Great Ball is also called: great balls. All refer to the same concept in-game.

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