Pokemon franchise introduces new type of Pokeball

A recently aired episode of Pokemon Horizons has revealed a new type of Pokeball never seen before in the series. The unique design stands out from the rest PokémonThe wide range of Pokeball designs piques the curiosity of fans.

The Pokémon The series has always featured more than one type of Poké Ball, but their number and uses have increased greatly over the years. Whether Pokémon Trainers are trying to catch a specific type of Pokémon, such as a Water- or Bug-type Pokémon, or trying to catch a Pokémon after a battle has dragged on for too long, there are plenty of clever ones Ways to use Poke Balls to maximize chances of catching. However, the exact use of this new Pokeball, if any, remains unclear.

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SPOILERS follow for the Pokemon Horizons anime.In a recent episode of Pokemon Horizons When broadcast in Japan, Gibeon was shown using a new Pokeball in a flashback. The moment happens in episode 75 of Pokemon Horizons, with the translated title “The entrusted future, the splendor of this world”. The episode delves into the history of the Explorers and features an impressive Pokémon catch by Liko, but the Pokeball is particularly strange. It is the Poké Ball in which Gibeon houses his special white Zygarde.

Will this mysterious Pokeball be important?

Fans were curious about the look of the Pokeball, which almost has a steampunk-like design. The ball's usual circular button has been replaced with a gear, with a white and brown color scheme accented by green and red accents. If shown in the Pokemon Horizons As a result, the Pokeball already contains Zygarde, so it is not yet clear whether the Pokeball has a special purpose or whether it is just a cosmetic difference.

Pokémon Fans are already speculating about what purpose this new Pokeball might have and whether it will even matter in the end. Many took the opportunity to bring up the forgotten GS ball from the Gold and Silver era Pokémon Anime. The GS Ball was originally intended to contain a Celebi, which was intended to be a major plot point, but the idea was scrapped and Celebi was moved to the fourth Pokémon a film instead. As a result, the GS ball was quietly left behind and intentionally written out of the plot, but obviously not all of it Pokémon Fans have forgotten, as the show developers had hoped.

At the time this episode aired in Japan, the English language broadcast of Pokemon Horizons was only available until the 45th episode. Fans should not expect to see a translated version of this episode for any length of time. Perhaps by then the purpose of this Pokeball will be revealed. Poke fans will have to wait and see.

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