Master Ball Cheat Guide for Pokemon Games and ROM Hacks

Do you want to catch them all, even the toughest ones? Then you’ll need the ultimate Pokeball, the Master Ball!

Using this item guarantees a 100% catch rate regardless of the Pokemon. That’s why you’ll be catching them all when you use the Master Ball cheat.

When you have this cheat at your disposal, you can easily catch every Pokemon in any Pokemon game and ROM Hacks.

The cheats are available for GBC, GBA, and NDS games. We’ll make your life a lot easier with our compilation of Master Ball cheats.

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What is the Master Ball Cheat?

The Master Ball cheat gives you the PokeGod-like ability to have an unlimited amount of Master Balls.

Remember, in every game (except maybe ROM hacks), you only get one Master Ball if you follow the storyline.

The execution would vary depending on the game. There are games where it requires a Master Code, but most of them don’t and can be used with the regular cheat code.

What Happens When You Use the Master Ball Cheat?

Here are the ways of how you can acquire an infinite Master Ball supply using the Master Ball cheat:

Direct to the Bag

This cheat will spawn Master Balls inside the Bag or Pack right away. They will be ready to use and never run out.

Withdraw from the Item PC

The cheat will spawn the Master Balls inside any Item PC. Just withdraw the unlimited Master Balls, and they will be there even if you remove the cheat.

Buy from the Poke Mart

The Master Balls will be available for purchase from any Poke Mart. They are usually free and will take the first item available for sale.

How to Activate the Master Ball Cheat

Below are directions on how to use the cheats.

On the left side is the method for the GBC and GBA emulators, while on the right is for DS emulators.

The steps follow the same method or at least it will give you the general idea.

Step 1: Click on the Cheat Option

Step 2: Input the Cheat Type as either Code Breaker, Action Replay or Game Shark Code Type

Step 3: Type the Cheat

Step 4: Save the Cheat

Step 5: Check and See Where the Master Balls Are

Master Ball Cheat Codes for Different Games

Note: These cheats can also be used in many Pokemon ROM hacks. To do so, simply identify the base game of your ROM hack and add the cheat code.

GBC Games (All Game Shark)

GBA Games

DS Games (All Action Replay)

Pros for Using the Master Ball Cheat

• Access Master Balls early in the game and catch all or any Pokemon you want.
• Save money and do not buy any other Poke Ball.

Cons for Using the Master Ball Cheat

• The Master Balls will remain in the Item PC, which may clog up the system. (see the image below)
• Master Balls can’t be used in some areas like Safari Zones rendering the cheat useless if you want to catch the Pokemon.

Tips When Using the Master Ball Cheat

• You can use it one time and withdraw all the Master Balls you need.
• Remove the cheat and the Master Balls will still be on the Item PC anyway. (Unless it’s a cheat that makes them appear in your bag)
• For games that have numerous cheats (i.e., bag or Item PC), choose the Item PC one since it’s more convenient.
• Use the Master Ball cheat early on to start catching all the Pokemon you want right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Closing

That concludes our look into the Master Ball cheat, which can help you catch the Pokemon you want.

It’s a very convenient cheat for a lot of different reasons.

The next time you play a Pokemon game or hack, you don’t need to play through the story until the point where it gives you the Master Ball.

You can just get a lot of them at the very beginning.