Pokémon GO: How can I get Poké Balls?

In the midst of your Pokémon GO adventure, you're about to capture a super PokémonBut you're out of Poké Balls? Don't panic! There are several easy ways to refill your bag.

In this article, find out how to get Poké Balls. We'll take you step-by-step through the process of catching every Pokémon you come across.

Classic methods for obtaining Poké Balls

1. Visit PokéStops

The PokéStops are a must if you want to fill up on Poké Balls.

Blue, black or gold, they allow you to recover objects Useful items for your Pokémon GO adventures: Poké Balls, Eggs, Potions, and bonus Field Research tasks.

Seen from afar, the PokéStops look like strange cubic structures. But when you get up close, they become round, with an appearance somewhat reminiscent of Poké Balls. 

Here's how to get Poké Balls from a PokéStop:

• Approach the PokéStop,
• Then press it to display the PhotoDisque,
• Rotate the PhotoDisc by sweeping it left or right, 
• The PhotoDisc will then generate objects, including the precious Poké Balls,
• Touch the items to collect them, and they'll go straight into your inventory!

In addition to the classic red and white Poké Balls, PokéStops can also be used to obtain Super Balls and Hyper Balls.

With these high-performance Balls, you'll maximize your chances of capture Pokémon powerful savages. 

2. Participating in Pokémon GO Raids

In Pokémon GO, it happens that an Arena comes under the control of a special, but above all very powerful, Pokémon. Players must then unite to fight it! This is called a Raid combat. 

Once the Pokémon has been defeated, all players who have taken part in the Raid win several new rewards, including Honor Balls.

Thanks to these special Poké Balls, you can capture Raid's boss and add some supercharged Pokémon to your collection! 

Tips for maximizing your Poké Ball winnings

1. Special events on Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO regularly organizes special events which allow you to win lots of new gifts and useful items for your progress, including Poké Balls. 

Some Pokémon GO events return every year, or even every month. 

Among the most popular and unmissable, it is impossible not to mention the COMMUNITY DAY. On this special day, a specific, rare Pokémon appears more frequently. This is your chance to catch as many as you can! 

The most experienced Trainers also never miss the POKEMON GO FESTThe event takes place every year and brings together the entire Pokémon community for two days of madness!

On the agenda: new Pokémon to catch, adorable little creatures in costumes, tons of bonuses... but above all lots of Poké Balls to win to catch as many Pokémon as possible!

Would you also like to fill up on Poké Balls by taking part in a special event?

You can find out about all upcoming events in advance:

• Go to your Pokémon GO application,
• Push the button Main menu in the shape of a Poké Ball,
• Then select the Eventsat top right.

• The following page lists all upcoming events ! 

2. Daily connection bonuses

Every day in Pokémon GO, you win a login bonus when :

• You visit your first PokéStop of the day,
• You catch your first Pokémon of the day.

The bonuses in question are Poké Balls and/or potions, but also XP, stardust...

Important! When you visit a PokéStop and/or catch a Pokémon every day non-stop for 7 days, your final reward is fivefold. That's 5 times more Poké Balls for the lucky ones!

Alternatively, there's also the Daily free box which allows you to get free Potions and Poké Balls every day. How can you take advantage of this? It's simple!

• Log in to your Pokémon GO account,
• Then head to the store, where your pretty, wrapped package of the day awaits!

3. Gifts from friends

In Pokémon GO, the power of friendship can make you win Poké Balls !

Players who are friends can send each other gifts to help each other and strengthen their friendship.

The rewards are random, but each small package contains lots of useful items. If you're lucky, your next gift could allow you to add a few Poké Balls to your inventory.

Here's how to open your friends' gifts in Pokémon GO:

• Click on the profile of the friend who sent you a nice gift,

• Then select the Openlocated below the gift,
• The package will then open and reveal its contents!

Other ways to obtain Poké Balls (if applicable)

1. PokéCoins

PokéStops, raids, events, daily bonuses, gifts... You've tried everything, but still don't have enough Poké Balls for your liking?

Thanks to PokéCoinsYou can purchase them directly from the shop section of your Pokémon GO app. It's a quick and easy way to fill up your inventory with Poké Balls!

Several packs of Poké Balls are available for purchase in the Pokémon GO shop:

• 20 Poké Balls for 100 PokéCoins,
• 100 Poké Balls for 460 PokéCoins,
• 200 Poké Balls for 800 PokéCoins.

How do I get PokéCoins?

• Defending an Arena:

Your Pokémon will earn you 1 PokéCoin every 10 minutes defense.

Important! You can only harvest 50 PokéCoins maximum on a daily basis.

• Buying PokéCoins:

You can directly buy PokéCoins in the Pokémon GO Shop.

2. Pokémon GO promotional codes

Pokémon GO often offers promotional codes which allow you to obtain useful items to help you progress in the game. This will give you Free Poké Balls !

Promo codes are occasionally offered via special events and partnerships. Where and when can you find them? How to use them for free gifts?

Visit our page dedicated to Pokémon GO promo codes to get all the answers to your questions, but above all to make sure you don't miss out on any bargains.

Now you know what you need to do to stop running out of Poké Balls in Pokémon GO.

Do you know any other equally effective tips? Feel free to share them with us in the comments section—we always love hearing from you!