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When players are looking to catch the rarest pocket monsters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, one of the most reliable items they can use are Ultra Balls, the upgraded version of the iconic creature capsules associated with the franchise. Used in later stages of the game to give players a better chance to obtain Pokémon from Tera Battles or exclusive Legendaries that are only featured once in the open world of the Paldea Region. Although not guaranteed tools to ensure the retrieval of these Pokémon, Ultra Balls provide the best universal chance outside Poké Balls with special conditions for players struggling to add sparse creatures to their collection.
Players seeking to find Ultra Balls quickly in Paldea should consider buying them at Poké Marts or Delibird Present Shops after progressing through enough Gyms or auctioning for them at Porto Marianda. Alternatively, players can also find Ultra Balls by completing requirements tied to their Pokédex, tied to finding a variety of Pokémon through their normal travels throughout the Region. Finally, there are other methods to finding Ultra Balls in the wild, either through item pick-ups or a Pokémon with the Pickup Ability, such as Tandemaus in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Buy Ultra Balls After Beating Enough Gyms
A simple way for players to get Ultra Balls is after they beat at least five Gyms in the "Victory Road" quest. After acquiring these five badges, Ultra Balls are available for purchase from the Poké Marts around the Paldea Region for around ₽800. In the same vein, Delibird Present Shops in Levincia, Mesagoza, or Cascarrafa also have Ultra Balls for sale once players beat the aforementioned Gyms. Beating rival trainers or the Gym Leaders necessary to earn the badges nets players enough currency to gain Ultra Balls in large quantities just by playing through the story missions of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Participate in Auctions at Porto Marianda
If players do not wish to wait until the five badges are earned, they may go to Porto Marianda's Auction House after beating the Cascarrafa Gym Challenge to win select auctions for the elusive Ultra Balls. The highest bid out of all competitors must be placed for the Ultra Ball(s) placed to fall into the player's possession. Players can check back to the Auction House every in-game day to see which items are up for grabs or after a day outside the game. Truly desperate players looking to get as many Ultra Balls as possible can change their device's clock setting to trick their system into thinking a day has advanced to unlock key objects within Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
Explore and Catch Pokémon for More Ultra Balls
Players that find 100 unique Pokémon and add their information to their Pokédex can return to Professor Jacq in the Biology Lab of the Academy and receive Ultra Balls as a reward for encountering so many species. While Ultra Balls also exist in the wild through collectible items, they are only in specific spots while existing few and far between. Additionally, players with Pokémon in their roster with the Pickup Ability have the chance for the team member to pick up an Ultra Ball on their own, without any other input. Perhaps the quickest way to get Ultra Balls, battles for capturing Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet become easier by using these precious items.