Timer Ball — 3D Printed Pokéball
Good things come to those who wait (and the Timer Ball was designed with exactly that in mind). This hand-finished 3D printed collectible brings the time-based tactical favourite to life in its authentic colours, made right here at my workshop in the Netherlands.
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 Timer Ball arrives as a Stardust Finish, fully printed in its authentic red, white, and clock-ring colours and assembled by hand, ready to display. A great pick for patient Trainers and collectors who appreciate Pokémon's more strategic side.
✦ 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 Catch That Improves With Time
Introduced in Generation III, the Timer Ball rewards patience in battle. Its catch rate increases the longer a wild Pokémon encounter lasts, maxing out at a 4× modifier after ten turns, surpassing even the Ultra Ball under the right conditions.
Anime Spotlight
In the Pokémon anime, Ash used a Timer Ball during his Sinnoh journey, notably in the episode "A Pyramiding Rage!", to attempt catching a wild Regigigas. Though unsuccessful, it showcased the ball's strategic value in drawn-out legendary encounters.
Where to Find It in Modern Games
In recent titles like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Timer Balls become available for purchase after earning four Gym Badges, positioning them as a tactical option for mid-game encounters and tougher catches.
Design Origins
The Timer Ball's red and white shell is accented by a clock-like ring pattern, visually hinting at its time-based mechanic. Despite minor shading updates over the years, its core design has remained consistent since its debut in Ruby and Sapphire.
- 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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