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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

How to Get the Master Ball

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The Master Ball in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is a Poke Ball that allows you to catch any Pokemon without fail. Learn where to get the Master Ball, as well as how to use it in this guide!

How to Get the Master Ball

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Reach Level 49 in Mable's Research

Mable

Mable's Research offers multiiple rewards, such as TMs, but when you reach Level 49, you'll be rewarded with a Master Ball.

List of All Mable's Research Rewards

Beat Your Rival in Main Mission 39

Complete Main Mission 39

In Main Mission 39, you must go through a series of battles with your rival waiting for you at the end. Beating your rival grants you a Master Ball.

Complete Story Walkthrough

Reward Battles in Infinite Z-A Royale

Complete a Reward Battle

Master Balls can be acquired in Reward Battles in Infinite Z-A Royale. This feature can be unlocked after you complete the main story of the game.

Post-Game Content

What Should You Catch With the Master Ball?

Catch a Shiny

Catch Shiny Pokemon

Shiny Pokemon only have a 1/4096 chance of appearing, so using a Master Ball on one is a good opportunity, especially if that Pokemon tends to flee when it spots you.

Shiny Hunting Guide

Catch Your Favorite Pokemon

Catch Your Favorite Pokemon

Alternatively, you can catch your favorite Pokemon with a Master Ball as proof of their importance to you as a Trainer!

Legends Z-A Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

Legendaries are a Guaranteed Catch

Legendaries Are Guaranteed

You are guaranteed to catch the Legendary Pokemon that you'll find after beating the game, so you don't have to worry about using your Master Ball on them.

Post-Game Content: What to Do After Beating The Game

How to Use the Master Ball

Lock in with ZL, Catch with ZR

Lock in with ZL Throw Poke Ball with ZR

Item Description
Pokemon Master Ball Type IconMaster Ball The very best Poke Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokemon without fail.

Use Master Balls to catch wild Pokemon by aiming with ZL and throwing with ZR. You can also sneak up or lower a Pokemon’s HP to increase your chances and take advantage of stunned Pokemon after they’re knocked out for an easier capture.

How to Catch Pokemon

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Level Ball IconLevel Ball Heavy Ball IconHeavy Ball Love Ball IconLove Ball Friend Ball IconFriend Ball
Moon Ball IconMoon Ball Sport Ball IconSport Ball Dream Ball IconDream Ball

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2 Anonymous Anonymous 28 days

I got a Master Ball by winning my 6th reward match. I think you have a random chance to get Master Balls by plowing through reward matches.

1 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 month

This is inaccurate. I got a Friend Ball when I beat my rival for Main Mission 39. It would appear to have the same random chance as the rest of the Infinite Z-A Royale rewards.

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