How to get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go

❘ Updated: 2024-05-04T19:32:20

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Players can finally get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go, but you’ll have to complete a Research task before you can claim it. So, here’s everything you need to know about getting the Master Ball in Pokemon Go.

After years of rumors, Niantic has finally added the iconic Master Ball to Pokemon Go – meaning you’ll be able to get a single guaranteed catch for any Pokemon you encounter.

This is great news for anyone who’s managed to defeat their favorite Legendary Pokemon or find one of those elusive Galarian Legendary Birds, as you won’t need to worry about them running away anymore.

As you might have guessed, this type of Ball isn’t easy to obtain, so we’ve put together a guide to help you get one of these rare items in Pokemon Go.

How to get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go

The Master Ball is usually only available to obtain during certain events in Pokemon Go. The next opportunity that Pokemon Go players will have to get one will be in May 2024 during the Catching Wonders event.

Niantic will introduce a special Masterwork Research challenge that’s expected to be completed over a long period of time. The good news for trainers is that it won’t expire.

Catching Wonders will begin on May 14, 2024.

A player obtaining the Master Ball in Pokemon Go

Other ways to get a Master Ball in Pokemon Go

Previously, the only way to get a Master Ball in Pokemon Go was to complete the free Timed Investigation: Master Ball Research quest before November 21, 2023.

This was a free quest that you’ll be able to claim automatically by logging into the game before the end date mentioned above.

It was also previously possible to earn a Master Ball by completing the Let’s Go! Special Research quest, which was given out during the Season of Rising Heroes.

The Let’s Go! Special Research quest was only available to claim by logging in to Pokemon Go during the Season of Rising Heroes, which ended on June 1, 2023. This means if you don’t already have this quest, you’re out of luck.

Now that you know how to get this rare item, we’ve also got a guide on the best Pokemon to catch with your Master Ball if you’re worried about wasting it.

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