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The GS Ball was first introduced in the episode “Pallet Party Panic” when Professor Oak tasks Ash with retrieving the ball from Professor Ivy’s lab. The GS Ball has since become a mysterious and intriguing element in the Pokémon universe, with its introduction marking the beginning of a storyline that was unfortunately left unresolved.
Introduction to the GS Ball
The GS Ball is a type of Poké Ball that was supposed to play a significant role in the Johto saga, but its storyline was eventually abandoned due to the decision to feature Celebi in one of the Pokémon movies.
FAQs about the GS Ball
General Questions
- What is the GS Ball?: The GS Ball is a type of Poké Ball that was introduced in the Pokémon anime and has a catch rate of 1×, the same as a normal Poké Ball.
- What does GS stand for in GS Ball?: The GS in GS Ball stands for Gold/Silver Ball, according to Masamitsu Hidaka, or Greatest Smith’s Ball as mentioned by an NPC in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
- Who created the GS Ball?: The GS Ball was created by the Masked Man in The Last Battle XII using a net made from the feathers of Lugia and Ho-Oh to capture Celebi.
The Mystery of the GS Ball
- What was inside the GS Ball?: The GS Ball was originally planned to contain Celebi, which was supposed to be the star of a large arc of the Johto saga, but the plans were changed when Celebi was featured in one of the Pokémon movies.
- Did Ash ever open the GS Ball?: Ash never found out why the GS Ball couldn’t be opened, and the mystery of the GS Ball was left unresolved.
- Who owns the GS Ball?: The GS Ball was first possessed by Professor Ivy, who then gave it to Ash, and later Ash delivered it to Kurt in Azalea Town.
Pokémon and the GS Ball
- Is Celebi strong?: Celebi is an extremely powerful Pokémon with maxed-out stats, making it one of the most powerful Pokémon available in the game.
- Does Celebi evolve?: Celebi does not evolve into any other Pokémon.
- Does Ash have a Celebi?: Ash did encounter Celebi, but he never caught it, and Celebi had to travel through time to save itself.
The GS Ball in the Games
- How do you get the GS Ball crystal?: The GS Ball can be obtained in the games by connecting the game to a mobile phone with the Pokémon Mobile Phone System GB, completing a minigame, and answering a quiz.
- What is the catch rate of a GS Ball?: The GS Ball has a catch rate of 1×, which is the same as a normal Poké Ball.
Characters and the GS Ball
- Who is the Masked Man in Pokémon?: The Masked Man is a character in the Pokémon Adventures series who created the GS Ball to capture Celebi.
- Why is Brock scared of Professor Ivy?: Brock is scared of Professor Ivy because she rejected him, and it is suggested that she may be a lesbian.
- Who had a crush on Ash Ketchum?: Misty has shown romantic interest in Ash throughout the series, although Ash‘s feelings for her are not clear.
Ash and the GS Ball
- How many Pokémon does Ash have?: Ash owns 77 unique Pokémon, and when including all the other Pokémon he has released or traded away, as well as different evolutionary forms, he has a total of 97 Pokémon.