Sport Ball

Get ready, set and go win that Bug-Catching Contest with the Sport Ball 3d model kit, styled after the ball used in Johto’s National Park! This cosplay prop kit follows the design introduced in Gen IV and V, featuring the distinct ball logo on the front.

Dimensions fully assembled: approximately 12 x 12 x 12cm (LxWxH)
Designed by N3D. Printed, finished and shipped by Hand of Stardust
Read the additional information for tips and assembly instructions

Photos shown are of the kit components and the fully finished "Stellar" variant!

Available variants

Here’s an overview of the variants:

• "DIY" provides you with the 3D prints smoothed out and ready for assembly using the provided manual
• "Stellar" means I fully assemble the kit for you, so you can use it right away!

And now, some trivia

A Contest-Exclusive Catch
Introduced in Generation II, the Sport Ball is exclusively used during the Bug-Catching Contest held at Johto’s National Park. Trainers receive 20 Sport Balls at the start of the event, and any unused ones are returned afterward — making it one of the few Poké Balls not stored in the player’s Bag.

Anime Strategy Spotlight
In Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver, the Bug-Catching Contest is briefly referenced, though the Sport Ball itself doesn’t appear prominently. However, its contest-exclusive nature has made it a fan-favorite among collectors and competitive cosplayers looking to recreate niche Trainer roles.

Unlock Conditions in Modern Games
Starting with Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC, the Sport Ball became obtainable outside of contests, though only through special events or as part of limited distributions. Despite this, its catch rate modifier was reduced to 1×, making it more of a novelty than a tactical tool.

Design Origins
The Sport Ball features a bold red-and-white shell with a stylized seam resembling a baseball stitch — a nod to its athletic theme. Originally called the Park Ball in Generation II, its name was changed to avoid confusion with the later-introduced Park Ball used in Pal Park transfers.