{"product_id":"timer-ball-pokemon-ball","title":"Timer Ball — 3D Printed Pokéball","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions fully assembled: approximately 12 × 12 × 12 cm (L × W × H)\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned by N3D. Printed, finished and shipped by Hand of Stardust.\u003cbr\u003e\nPhotos shown are of the fully finished Stardust Finish variant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Stardust Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Timer Ball arrives as a \u003cstrong\u003eStardust Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Want to build it yourself?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer the hands-on experience? I also offer a \u003cstrong\u003eBuilder's Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e option — all parts printed in white Bambu Lab PLA, smoothed and prepped for you to assemble and finish your way. Just reach out via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/handofstardust\" title=\"Hand of Stardust on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:russ@handofstardust.eu\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll sort it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Trivia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eA Catch That Improves With Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eAnime Spotlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Find It in Modern Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand of Stardust","offers":[{"title":"Stardust Finish","offer_id":51410614124891,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/7674\/9147\/files\/timer-ball-2714115.jpg?v=1768432473","url":"https:\/\/handofstardust.eu\/products\/timer-ball-pokemon-ball","provider":"Hand of Stardust","version":"1.0","type":"link"}