{"product_id":"ultra-ball-pokemon-ball","title":"Ultra Ball — 3D Printed Pokéball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Ball — the Trainer's trusted companion for every legendary encounter, rare find, and stubborn catch (we've all been there with that one Pokémon). This hand-finished 3D printed collectible brings the iconic black and yellow powerhouse to life 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 Ultra Ball arrives as a \u003cstrong\u003eStardust Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully printed in its iconic black and yellow colours and assembled by hand, ready to display. One of the most recognisable Poké Ball designs in the franchise, brought to life with care and a little stardust.\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 Trainer's Trusted Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in Generation I, the Ultra Ball is a direct improvement over the Great Ball, offering a 2× catch rate modifier compared to a standard Poké Ball — making it the go-to choice for catching rare or high-level Pokémon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eNot for Ultra Beasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the main series games, Ultra Balls are actually \u003cem\u003eless\u003c\/em\u003e effective against Ultra Beasts, with a drastically reduced catch rate modifier — a detail that came as a surprise to many players on their first playthrough of Sun \u0026amp; Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eEarned, Not Bought Early\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent titles like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Ultra Balls only become available for purchase after earning five Gym Badges, reinforcing their status as a tool for more experienced Trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Ball's black and yellow shell with its distinctive \"H\" motif has remained virtually unchanged since its debut, making it one of the most instantly recognisable Poké Ball designs in the entire franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand of Stardust","offers":[{"title":"Stardust Finish","offer_id":51289845596507,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/7674\/9147\/files\/ultra-ball-9069271.jpg?v=1768432516","url":"https:\/\/handofstardust.eu\/products\/ultra-ball-pokemon-ball","provider":"Hand of Stardust","version":"1.0","type":"link"}