You're running out of Poké Balls and a cool Pokémon is waiting for you? The quickest solution is still to head straight to a PokéStop and to run its PhotoDisque.
But that's not the only way: here are all the ways to fill your bag, both free and paid.
Classic methods for obtaining Poké Balls
1. Visit PokéStops
The PokéStops are the easiest and completely free way to fill up. Blue, black, or golden, these places give you Poké Balls, but also some Eggs, potions, or field study assignments.
Seen from a distance, a PokéStop It looks like a strange cubic structure. When you get up close, it turns out to be round and looks a bit like a Poké Ball.
Come closer, press it to make the PhotoDisque, then swipe it to the left or right. The objects fall directly into your inventory.
In addition to the classic red and white Poké Balls, PokéStops also dispense Super Balls and Hyper Balls. These higher-performance Balls increase your chances of capturing the toughest wild Pokémon, especially with good excellent throws.
2. Participate in Raids
When a Arena When a town falls under the control of a powerful Pokémon, the trainers must join forces to fight it: it’s a fight Raids.
Once the boss is defeated, all participants receive rewards, including Premier Balls. Note: These special Poké Balls are used solely to capture the boss in the Raid right after the battle. They don't go into your inventory, and disappear as soon as the capture phase is complete.
Tips for maximizing your Poké Ball winnings
1. Special Events
Pokémon GO regularly organizes special events that let you fill your bag with useful items, including Poké Balls. Some return every year, while others return every month.
It's impossible not to mention the Community Day : During this monthly event, a rare Pokémon appears much more frequently, encouraging players to catch as many creatures as possible and use up their supply of Poké Balls.
Even the most experienced trainers never miss the Pokémon GO Fest, which brings the entire community together every year to two days festivities.
What's in store: new Pokémon, costumed creatures, tons of bonuses, and most importantly lots of Poké Balls to win.
To view upcoming events directly in the app:
- Open Pokemon GO and press the Main Menu button shaped like a Poké Ball.
- Select the "Events" buttonat top right.
- Scroll through the list to see all the Upcoming Events and their awards.
2. Daily connection bonuses
Every day, two actions earn you a login bonus automatic:
- Visit Your First PokéStop of the day.
- Catching Your First One Pokemon of the day.
These bonuses include Poké Balls, potions, PX, and stardust. And if you keep going nonstop for 7 days, your final reward is five times as much.
There's also the Daily free box, available directly in the in-app store. It contains potions and Poké Balls, and is restocked every day. To claim it, log in to your account and open the store: your little ribbon-wrapped package will be waiting for you there.
3. Gifts from friends
In Pokémon GO, the power of friendship can also make you win Poké Balls. Friends can send each other gifts to help one another and strengthen their bond.
The rewards are random, but each package is full of useful items. A few Extra Poké Balls They often end up in your inventory. Here's how to open a gift:
- Touch the friend's profile who sent you a gift.
- Press the "Open" button, located under the gift.
- The package opens and reveals its contents.
Other Ways to Get Poké Balls
1. PokéCoins
Have you tried everything, and your inventory is still hopelessly empty? The PokéCoins let you buy Poké Balls directly from the in-app store. It's the fastest way to fill up your inventory all at once.
Several packs are available:
- 20 Poké Balls to 100 PokéCoins
- 100 Poké Balls to 460 PokéCoins
- 200 Poké Balls to 800 PokéCoins
How do I get PokéCoins?
It exists two ways to collect PokéCoins, including one that's completely free.
Defending an Arena: Place your Pokémon in an arena controlled by your team. It earns you 1 PokéCoin every 10 minutes defense, up to a limit of 50 PokéCoins per day. So you have to hold onto an arena for a while to save up enough to buy your Balls.
Buying PokéCoins: If you're in a hurry, you can buy them directly in the store with real money.
2. Promotional codes
Pokémon GO regularly offers promo codes to obtain useful items, including Free Poké Balls. These codes are mainly available during special events and partnerships.
Visit our page dedicated to Pokémon GO promo codes to find all the active codes and make sure you don't miss out on any great deals.
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