How to get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go

❘ Published: 2023-11-17T19:17:00

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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, Master Balls aren’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

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 is a free quest that you’ll be able to claim automatically by logging into the game before the end date mentioned above. We’ve got a guide to all of the tasks and rewards here.

Although this quest only has one page of tasks, it’s probably going to take you quite a while to complete as it requires you to catch 1,000 Pokemon and earn 100,000 XP among other lengthy challenges.

There are several ways to speed up your progress, like using Star Pieces and Lucky Eggs. Using an auto-catcher such as the Pokemon Go Plus + while you’re out could also help you finish certain challenges.

For players who aren’t able to claim their Master Ball through the Timed Investigation, Niantic will introduce a Special Research: Master Ball quest during the upcoming Party Up! event.

It’s important to note that this Special Research will be a paid quest and will only be available for those who didn’t earn a Master Ball through the Timed Investigation.

A player obtaining the Master Ball in Pokemon Go

Other ways to get a Master Ball in Pokemon Go

It was 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.

You can check if you’ve got access to the Let’s Go! Special Research quest by tapping the binoculars at the bottom right corner of the overworld map in Pokemon Go and then scrolling across to the ‘Special Research’ tab.

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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