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You can catch Ultra Beasts without Beast Balls, as they can be caught with ordinary Poké Balls, although the Beast Ball makes it a lot easier with its 5× catch rate when used on Ultra Beasts. The ability to catch Ultra Beasts with regular Poké Balls is a crucial aspect of the game, allowing players to add these powerful creatures to their teams without relying solely on the specialized Beast Ball.

Understanding Ultra Beasts and Their Catch Rates

Ultra Beasts are a unique group of Pokémon that can be found in the Ultra Wormhole and other select locations. Their catch rates vary, but they are generally considered to be low, making them challenging to catch with regular Poké Balls.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is the catch rate of Ultra Beasts without Beast Balls? Any non-Beast Ball has a 1x catch rate against them, but they’ll still work, especially for Kartana, which has a 255 catch rate.
Do Ultra Beasts count as Legendaries? They’re not Legendaries or Mythicals, but they’re definitely not your average Pokémon.
Are Ultra Beasts as strong as legendary Pokémon? They are as strong as legendaries, but their BST are too low for some players, with most UBs capping out at 570, and Naganadel being 540.

Catching Ultra Beasts

Can you catch Ultra Beasts with a Quick Ball? As of Generation V, Pokémon with a catch rate of 153 or higher are guaranteed to be caught in a Quick Ball if it is used on the first turn of battle, provided it is not an Ultra Beast or other special type of encounter.
Can regular Poké Balls catch Ultra Beasts? Yes, Ultra Beasts are Pokémon, which is why you can catch them in a Poké Ball.

Beast Balls and Their Effectiveness

Do Beast Balls have a 100% catch rate? No, the Beast Ball has a 5× catch rate when used on Ultra Beasts, and a 1x catch rate on used on Celebi; it has a 0.1x rate on all other Pokémon.
Are Beast Balls worth it? Beast Balls make it easier (higher catch rate) to catch the Ultra Beasts, at least traditionally, and they are also considered valuable for trades or to future breed Pokémon caught with one.

Ultra Beasts and Their Characteristics

What is the weakest Ultra Beast? Guzzlord is considered the weakest Ultra Beast due to its typing and terrible defense.
Do all Ultra Beasts have Beast Boost? Yes, all the Ultra Beasts have the Beast Boost ability, which increases their strongest stats every time an opponent is defeated.

Shiny Ultra Beasts

Can you get shiny Ultra Beasts in Sword and Shield? Yes, Ultra Beasts can be shiny, and they are definitely worth the effort to catch.
How rare are shiny Ultra Beasts? The odds for Ultra Beasts to be shiny are the same as the base shiny odds in the games: 1/4096.

Catching and Battling Ultra Beasts

Can you catch the same Ultra Beast twice? Yes, you can catch the same Ultra Beast twice, except for Poipole and Naganadel, which can only be caught once.
How many trainers are needed to beat Ultra Beasts? Depending on your levels and counters, it’s recommended to have 3-5 high-level trainers, and more if you don’t have optimal teams.

Master Balls and Ultra Beasts

Is Master Ball 100% catch? Yes, the Master Ball has a 100% catch rate on any Pokémon you use it on, making it an extremely valuable item.
Do Beast Balls work on Necrozma? No, Beast Balls won’t be effective on Necrozma since it’s not an Ultra Beast, and its catch rate is 255 in USUM.