How to get Dream Balls in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet features many different Pokémon to find and catch throughout Paldea. When catching Pokémon, you can use different types of Pokéballs, including Dream Balls, to make this process easier. This may leave you wondering where to find Dream Balls in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Where to get Dream Balls in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

You cannot get Dream Balls from the Delibird Presents store like other Pokéball variants but instead must get them at the Porto Marinada Market. Dream Balls will be available randomly, but you will first need to defeat the Cascarrafa Gym Challenge and register 360 Pokémon in your Pokédex. Once you do this, Dream Balls will start appearing in the auction house in Porto Marinada Market. You will need to successfully place the highest bid on the item you want to purchase it.

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Dream Balls can also be obtained from the Academy Ace Tournament as a reward. This will unlock after you defeat all eight gyms in the Gym Challenge. You can win many rewards randomly, including Dream Balls.

What do Dream Balls do in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

The Dream Ball in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will have an increased chance of catching sleeping Pokémon. This is extremely handy when using the sleep status condition to catch Pokémon. If you want to complete your Pokédex quickly, using Dream Balls is a good way to do it.

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