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{{Article| type=opinion | picture=SugimoriPokeBall.png | caption=Ever wondered how Poké Balls work? | weekday=Tuesday | day=19 | month=7 | year=2011 | time=09:07:50 | discusstype=bmgf | discusslink=114940 | sourcetype=opinion | sourcename=Harry Kim | sourcelink= | tagline=Exploring the technology behind Poké Balls | blurb=A Poké Ball is a common tool utilized by trainers, professors, breeders and every other kind of Pokémon professional in the Pokémon world. Without it, people would be unable to capture and carry Pokémon conveniently. It is thanks to this technology that Pokémon journeys are even possible. Harry Kim investigates how Poké Balls work. }} {{CategorizeIn|Opinions|7|11}} {| align="right" | __TOC__ |} Your pulse quickens. Every muscle in your body tenses as you stare at the red and white sphere, watching it shift side to side in an almost hypnotic rhythm. The seconds pass like hours, unbearable as you await the ball's verdict. And finally... ding. Your hands drop to your side and a wave of relief washes over you. Your companion smiles up at you and you smile back. Congratulations, you've just caught a new Pokémon! A {{bp|Poké Ball}} is a common tool utilized by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, {{pkmn|Professor}}s, {{pkmn|Breeder}}s and every other kind of Pokémon professional in the {{bp|Pokémon world}}. Without it, people would be unable to capture and carry Pokémon conveniently. It is thanks to this technology that Pokémon journeys are even possible. So what exactly does a Poké Ball do? The Poké Ball has many features including the ability to change size and the ability to be transferred instantaneously from one location to another. However, we shall focus on its primary function; that is, to capture and store Pokémon. How does a Poké Ball accomplish this simple, yet complicated feat?

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