Pokemon GO Player’s Master Ball Gets Wasted on 0-Star Pokemon

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Pokemon GO Player's Master Ball Gets Wasted on 0-Star Pokemon

Key Takeaways

  • Master Balls are rare in Pokemon GO.
  • Be cautious when letting kids play to avoid wasting valuable items.

As a seasoned Pokemon GO player, I can relate to the heartbreak that Sansagara2 experienced when their child accidentally used a Master Ball on a 0-star IV Eevee. Having invested countless hours and possibly real money into this game, losing such a rare item is indeed disheartening.

A player of Pokemon GO expresses their disappointment after accidentally using a Master Ball on a low-rated Pokemon. This unfortunate event serves as a cautionary tale for other Pokemon GO players, urging them to exercise caution when handing over their phone, particularly if they have a valuable Master Ball in their possession.

In the game of Pokemon GO, Master Balls are exceptionally scarce because they can capture any Pokemon. Typically, you’ll only get one by participating in paid research tasks, and replacements aren’t usually offered. However, players had a chance to grab a new Master Ball earlier in October. Unfortunately for at least one player, this event resulted in a loss instead of a gain.

Reddit user Sansagara2, who also plays Pokemon GO, recently found out that their child had accidentally used a valuable Master Ball to catch an Eevee. The four-year-old seemed to be enjoying the game during a walk, so they handed over the phone for her to catch Pokemon. Within a minute of doing so, Sansagara2 checked the phone and saw that their daughter was in the middle of catching a Pokemon with the Master Ball. In panic, they quickly closed the game, but it was too late as the catch had already been confirmed on Pokemon GO’s end. A screenshot shared by Sansagara2 shows that the Eevee their child caught had a Combat Power (CP) of 787 and was rated 0 stars.

Pokeon GO Fans Share Advice on Kids Playing

It’s unfortunate that this isn’t the first incident where a child has squandered a Master Ball in Pokemon GO. Other players have suggested that parents might consider creating separate accounts for their kids to use to play, as one player pointed out they let their children play on their account but don’t allow them to change Poke Balls. Losing valuable Poke Balls on insignificant Pokemon may hurt, even if a Master Ball isn’t wasted, especially if the user paid real money for them.

Despite how disheartening this turn of events may be, some gamers have speculated that one day, this experience might serve as a cherished reminiscence. The Eevee their character caught years ago could evoke pleasant memories once the pain of losing the Master Ball fades away. One enthusiast even shared an analogy, saying they’d been through something similar with a loved one, but since they were enjoying themselves, letting go of the ball didn’t dampen their spirits. Here’s hoping that players like Sansagara2 will eventually view this event in a similar light.

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2024-10-30 03:47