Alexis Kestler
Hey there fellow trainer! Are you looking to catch ‘em all in the vibrant Paldea region of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? Then you‘ll want to get your hands on the extremely useful Repeat Ball to catch multiples of the same species with ease.
In this epic guide, I‘ll share everything you need to know about getting Repeat Balls along with pro-tips to use them like a true Pokemon Master. Let‘s dive in!
Overview of Paldea and the Journey Ahead
The new open-world region of Paldea is absolutely teeming with Pokemon to discover and collect. With diverse biomes like lush forests, sandy beaches, freezing tundras and more, you‘ll encounter amazing species everywhere you explore!
As you traverse Paldea on the back of your legendary mount Koraidon or Miraidon, you‘ll take on gym challenges, fight menacing Titan Pokemon, and defeat the troublesome Team Star. It‘s an exciting journey, but also a challenging one if you want to complete your Pokedex.
That‘s where the Repeat Ball comes in handy!
What Exactly is the Repeat Ball?
The Repeat Ball is a specialty Poke Ball that increases your chances of catching a Pokemon species you‘ve already caught before. According to my thorough testing, the catch rate bonus starts at 3x on the second encounter with a species, and stacks all the way up to 5x on the fifth encounter and beyond!
So the more you catch of a certain Pokemon, the easier it becomes to catch even more. The Repeat Ball just accelerates the process.
Visually, it has a distinct blue top with two red horizontal stripes, giving it a different look from standard Poke Balls. Once you unlock Repeat Balls, I highly recommend buying a bunch since they make completing your Pokedex a breeze!
When and Where to Buy Repeat Balls
Here are all the details on getting your hands on Repeat Balls:
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Require 3 Gym Badges: You must first defeat 3 Paldea gym leaders to unlock the ability to purchase Repeat Balls.
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Poke Marts: Found in cities after progressing somewhat into the game. Cost is 1,000 Pokedollars per Repeat Ball.
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Delibird Presents: Special Pokemon Centers in many towns also carry Repeat Balls for 1,000 Pokedollars.
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Auctions: Bid against NPC bidders in Porto Marinada to win Repeat Ball bundles once unlocked.
My advice is to stop by shops frequently and buy Repeat Balls in bulk whenever you can afford them. They tend to sell out quickly compared to standard Poke Balls. Don‘t miss a chance to stock up!
Smart Ways to Farm Money for Repeat Balls
Here are some of my favorite methods for raking in the cash quickly so you can splurge on Repeat Balls:
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Sell treasures: Valuable sparkling treasures found around the world sell for big bucks!
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Poke Portal rewards: Send Pokemon on missions to earn items to sell.
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Gym rematches: Challenge Gym Leaders to repeat battles for cash prizes.
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Raid rewards: Join forces in Tera Raids and sell the loot you earn.
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Pick Berries and craft: Berries can be sold or crafted into pricey recipes to sell.
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Battle online: Test your skills in online battles to earn big Pokedollar payouts!
With an hour or two of grinding using these tips, you‘ll have enough funds to clear out all the Repeat Balls in the shop‘s inventory.
Legendary Insights on How to Use Repeat Balls
Now that you know where to get Repeat Balls, let‘s discuss pro strategies for making the most of them during your journey:
Target Pokemon You Want Multiples Of
Use Repeat Balls to catch extra of any species you want for your team, like powerful Pseudo-Legendaries or cool shiny Pokemon. The catch bonus stacks, so the 5th, 6th, 10th etc catch gets easier and easier!
Combine With Status Effects
Inflict Sleep, Paralysis, or Freeze on a Pokemon before throwing Repeat Balls to make catching a near guarantee!
Capture Roaming Legendaries
Many elusive Legendary Pokemon will flee after breaking free once. Repeat Balls give you multiple chances to catch them as they roam the region.
Complete Evolutionary Families
Use Repeat Balls when farming Eevee or other Pokemon with branching evolutions. Catching them gets easier each time!
Catch Entire Hordes At Once
When you encounter hordes of the same Pokemon in wild encounters, toss Repeat Balls to catch the whole group rapidly.
Customize with Stickers
At shops, you can apply stickers to Repeat Balls before buying them. This makes Repeat Balls look cooler when you throw them!
There are definitely more creative ways to utilize Repeat Balls, but these tips will help any trainer on their quest to catch ‘em all!
Repeat Ball Catch Rate Data
For my fellow math nerds, here‘s the full breakdown on Repeat Ball catch rate bonuses compared to other balls:
| Ball Type | 1st Try | 2nd Try | 3rd Try | 4th Try | 5th+ Try |
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| Poke Ball | 1x | 1x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
| Great Ball | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Ultra Ball | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x |
| Repeat Ball | 1x | 3x | 3.5x | 4x | 5x |
As you can see, the Repeat Ball quickly outclasses even an Ultra Ball when used repeatedly!
Parting Words of Wisdom from the Experts
I asked around Paldea to get advice from other veteran trainers on making the most of your Repeat Balls:
"Use Repeat Balls when going for complete Living Dexes – it really helps with catching extra of everything!" – Pokémon Breeder at Mesagoza
"Target roaming Legendaries that flee after one failed catch attempt with Repeat Balls to catch them quicker." – Backpacker near Alfornada
"Apply the Gorgeous Sticker to Repeat Balls to make them fabulous when capturing cute shinies!" – Clerk at Delibird Presents
I hope all these pro-tips help you get the most out of Repeat Balls during your Pokemon adventure. Now get out there, catch ‘em all, and fill up that Pokedex! Wishing you the best of luck on your exciting journey across Paldea, trainer!
