Poké Ball Inheritance

Learn the ins and outs of Poké Ball inheritance in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Discover which Pokémon can be in special balls and how to get them!

Alright, let's talk about something super cool in Pokémon breeding: Poké Ball Inheritance! It sounds complicated, but think of it like this: not every Pokémon can end up in just any old Poké Ball. Some Pokémon, especially special gift ones like the starters, Type: Null, and Cosmog, are stuck in the basic Poké Ball. They're just not catchable, so you can't put them in anything fancier.

But here's where it gets interesting: starters from other generations (except Alola's) can totally rock different Poké Balls, especially if you use the Island Scan feature. Just a heads-up, Kanto, Johto, and Unova starters are only in the original Sun & Moon, while Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos starters are exclusive to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. So yeah, you *can* totally make that awesome Dusk Ball Greninja if you're playing Ultra Sun/Moon!

There are a few other exceptions to keep in mind. If a Pokémon wasn't around in games like Sun and Moon or HeartGold and SoulSilver, it might not be able to go into those special Apricorn Balls (you know, the ones like Fast Ball and Moon Ball that you get as one-time gifts). Porygon is a bit of a weird case: it was in older games, but since it's a gift Pokémon in Sun and Moon, it can't be in a Beast Ball. Bummer, right?

Now, about making the most of those rare Apricorn Balls to create something truly unique – here's a pro-tip: use Wonder Trade, the GTS, and connect with other players online! You can trade your Pokémon that are in special Apricorn Balls for others that are also in those cool balls. Imagine wanting an Alolan Ninetales in a Love Ball. You could breed your own Vulpix, put it in a Love Ball, and then trade it online with friends in exchange for other Pokémon in Love Balls. Honestly, trading away Pokémon in Apricorn Balls is seen as a super generous move, so it's a great way to connect with the community!