Cherish Ball — 3D Printed Pokéball
Reserved for the most special of Pokémon, the Cherish Ball deserves an equally special place in your collection. This hand-finished 3D printed collectible captures the elegance of one of Pokémon's rarest and most meaningful Poké Balls, printed in its signature glossy red right here at my workshop in the Netherlands.
There is also a Galaxy Ball variant with a special Hand of Stardust colour scheme!
Dimensions fully assembled: approximately 12 × 12 × 12 cm (L × W × H)
Designed by N3D. Printed, finished and shipped by Hand of Stardust.
Photos shown are of the fully finished Stardust Finish variant!
✦ Stardust Finish
Every Cherish Ball arrives as a Stardust Finish, fully printed in its signature red and assembled by hand, ready to display. A beautiful gift for Pokémon fans who appreciate the rarer, more ceremonial side of the franchise.
✦ Want to build it yourself?
Prefer the hands-on experience? I also offer a Builder's Kit option, all parts printed in white Bambu Lab PLA, smoothed and prepped for you to assemble and finish your way. Just reach out via Instagram or email and I'll sort it out!
✦ Trivia
A Symbol of Special Bonds
Introduced in Generation IV, the Cherish Ball isn't found in Poké Marts or earned through gameplay, it's exclusively used to distribute event Pokémon, making it a mark of rarity and celebration among Trainers.
No Catch Rate Advantage
Despite its prestige, the Cherish Ball offers no boost to catch rate. In fact, it can't be used for catching Pokémon at all, its purpose is purely ceremonial, reserved for Pokémon gifted through official events. It's one of the few Poké Balls that's truly about sentiment over strategy.
Referenced in the Manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Cherish Balls are occasionally referenced during special distributions, reinforcing their status as a prized item among collectors and Trainers alike.
Design Origins
With its glossy red shell and subtle shimmer, the Cherish Ball evokes elegance and exclusivity. Its design has remained unchanged since its debut in Diamond and Pearl, standing out as one of the franchise's most quietly iconic Poké Balls.
- Lead time
- Printed after you order: usually leaves the workshop in 2 to 4 days.
- Size
- 12 × 12 × 12 cm
- Shipping
- Tracked from the Netherlands. Free over €50.
Living with a print
It's a print, so it reads like one up close. Seams get sanded, supports get cleaned off, nothing gets filled in to fake a moulded look.
PLA starts to soften around 50 °C. A sunny windowsill is fine: a parked car in August is not.
Dry brush or a soft cloth. If it needs more than that, lukewarm water and patience: no solvents.
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