What is Premier Ball in-game?
Special ball used only on raid catch encounters. Quantity (5-15) depends on damage + bonuses.
Special ball used only on raid catch encounters. Quantity (5-15) depends on damage + bonuses.
Premier Balls are awarded after winning a raid. Base 5 balls, +1-3 for damage dealt, +1 for team contribution, +1-2 for friendship, +2-4 for gym control by your team color. Maxes around 14-15.
Premier Balls cannot be carried between raids — use them or lose them. Stack berries (Golden Razz for +catch rate, Silver Pinap for catch + candy) to maximize what you get from limited throws.
Curveball + Excellent + Great throw bonuses stack the same on Premier Balls as on regular catches. Aim for curveball excellent every throw.
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What does Premier Ball mean in-game?
Special ball used only on raid catch encounters. Quantity (5-15) depends on damage + bonuses.
Premier Ball explained in detail
Premier Balls are awarded after winning a raid. Base 5 balls, +1-3 for damage dealt, +1 for team contribution, +1-2 for friendship, +2-4 for gym control by your team color. Maxes around 14-15. Premier Balls cannot be carried between raids — use them or lose them. Stack berries (Golden Razz for +catch rate, Silver Pinap for catch + candy) to maximize what you get from limited throws. Curveball + Excellent + Great throw bonuses stack the same on Premier Balls as on regular catches. Aim for curveball excellent every throw.
Is Premier Ball the same as in the main-series mons games?
Mostly yes — but the game has unique mechanics around catching, raids, and PvP that change how Premier Ball works compared to the main-series games. See the full explanation above for GO-specific details.