How to Get the Master Ball | Pokemon Sword and Shield

This is a page on where to find the Master Ball in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Additionally, the Master Ball's effect and uses can be found here, so read on if you would like to know more about how to obtain this item.

How to Get the Master Ball

Receive it after entering the Hall of Fame

After entering the Hall of Fame and completing the game, you will receive the Master Ball from Professor Magnolia upon the next time starting the game.

Getting to the Champion Walkthrough

Match the Winning Loto-ID number

Like in other games in the series, the Master Ball can also be obtained by correctly matching the winning Loto-ID.

What is the Master Ball?

Master Ball
Effect	The best Poke Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokemon without fail.

Where to Use the Master Ball

Use it to catch Zacian or Zamazenta

Zacian

Zamazenta

Our recommendation for when to use the Master Ball is after completing the story, when faced with the Legendary Pokemon Zacian or Zamazenta. If you are not concerned about the type of ball your Pokemon go into, then the Master Ball is best saved for legendaries.

Use it when you want to save time on catching a Pokemon

Since the Master Ball is guaranteed to catch any Pokemon, you can use it to speed up the process of capturing any hard to catch Pokemon. These would include legendary Pokemon who cannot be obtained from an egg, Ditto, or Gigantamax bosses encountered in a raid.

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