Did Kurt invent the Poke Ball?
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Did Kurt invent the Poké Ball?
Kurt (Japanese: ガンテツ Gantetsu) is a Poké Ball smith who lives in Azalea Town. In addition to making his own custom Balls out of Apricorns, he studies Poké Ball mechanics, and is known far and wide as a Poké Ball expert….Kurt.
| Kurt ガンテツ Gantetsu | |
|---|---|
| Artwork from HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
| Japanese voice actor | Masashi Hirose |
What Poké Balls does Kurt make?
Japanese Promos
| Pokéball | Made from |
|---|---|
| Lure Ball | Blue Apricorn (found on Route 37) |
| Moon Ball | Yellow Apricorn (found on Route 42) |
| Heavy Ball | Black Apricorn (found on Route 37) |
| Fast Ball | White Apricorn (found in Azalea Town) |
How long does Kurt take to make balls?
After defeating Team Rocket in Azalea Town’s Slowpoke Well, Kurt will offer to turn your Apricorns into Poke Balls. He can take as many Apricorns as you have, but only of one color at one time. It’ll take a day for them to be made, but Kurt will call you on your PokeGear to say when they’re done.
What Apricorns become Poké Balls?
You can see what Apricorn colors you’ll need to get the respective rare ball below.
- Red Apricorns: Level Ball.
- Yellow Apricorns: Moon Ball.
- Green Apricorns: Friend Ball.
- Blue Apricorns: Lure Ball.
- Pink Apricorns: Love Ball.
- Black Apricorns: Heavy Ball.
- White Apricorns: Fast Ball.
What was the first Poké Ball?
The Old Ball is the original version of the Poké Ball that serves as a precursor to the modern-day design of the Poké Ball. It was used by Sammy. This Poké Ball is able to release Pokémon by unscrewing the red lid on its top, and seems only to work by holding it away from the Trainer.
Who made the first Poké Ball?
According to official sources, though, Poké Balls as we know them were actually invented in 1925 by Professor Westwood. We meet him in the Season 1 episode “The Evolution Solution,” where he teaches our heroes about the unique way Slowpoke merges with Shellder to evolve into Slowbro.
What are Apricorns based on?
In The Isle of Armor, Apricorns are obtained by shaking Berry Trees across the island or by exchanging Watts. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Brown Apricorns can be found growing on trees throughout the Hisui region. These Apricorns can be retrieved by having a Pokémon bump the tree they grow in.
How do Apricorns catch Pokémon?
In HeartGold and SoulSilver, they can be blended into ApriJuice using an Apriblender before being consumed by a Pokémon. Apricorns can also be hollowed out and fitted with special devices to be used to catch Pokémon if brought to a specialist.
What inspired Poké Balls?
Eve was exploring the ruins of Pokémopolis during The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, she discovered a number of old artifacts. A handful of these relics contained ancient, giant Pokémon, and so can be seen as forerunners to the contemporary Poké Ball.
Is Level Ball an Apriball?
There are 11 different Apriballs, including the Masterball, that players have a chance at crafting. Those balls are the Master Ball, Fast Ball, Safari Ball, Friend Ball, Lure Ball, Moon Ball, Dream Ball, Level Ball, Love Ball, Heavy Ball, and Beast Ball. Pokemon Sword & Shield is available now on Nintendo Switch.
