Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Guide | Moon Ball Auction

The Moon Ball auction in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet can look tempting the first time you see it. It starts at a very high price, and that alone makes it feel important.

But before you spend a huge amount of money in Porto Marinada, it helps to know what this rare Poké Ball actually does and whether it is worth the cost. The uploaded transcript shows a simple test of the auction, and the guide below keeps that flow while making it easier to read.

Should You Do The Moon Ball Auction?

The guide starts with the Moon Ball auction and immediately points out the asking price: $100,000. That alone is enough to make you stop and think. The item sounds rare, and if you have never seen a Moon Ball before, it is easy to assume it might be one of the best balls in the game.

In the guide’s test, the first instinct is to join, but there is also a feeling that the auction could become very expensive very quickly. That turns out to be true.

Let The Other Bidders Raise The Price First

At first, the best move seems to be waiting. Instead of jumping in right away, bidding is allowed to climb gradually. There is even a second pass just to see how far the other bidders will go. That makes sense in the moment, but it also creates a problem. Once prices start rising, the auction can quickly get out of control.

After waiting through a few rounds, the strategy changes. Big bids are used to scare other bidders away. That plan works, but it also pushes the price much higher than expected. One rival suddenly jumps to 225,000, and the total soon approaches 300,000. In the end, the auction is won, but only after spending a massive amount for a single Moon Ball.

What The Moon Ball Actually Does

Once the Moon Ball is won, the guide checks its effect. This is the most important part. The Moon Ball is more effective when catching a Pokémon that evolves using a Moon Stone. That means it is not a stronger version of a Master Ball, nor is it a universal high-value ball for every battle. Its effect is very specific. In the transcript, Clefairy is mentioned as the kind of Pokémon this ball is meant for. More broadly, the ball works on Pokémon that evolve with a Moon Stone.

Is The Moon Ball Auction Worth It?

If you only care about usefulness, this auction is hard to recommend at this price. Spending nearly 300,000 on one special Poké Ball is a huge cost, especially when its effect only helps in a narrow set of catches. If you collect rare balls, then the auction can still be worth doing. But if you are short on money, this is probably not the best place to spend it.