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Pokeball Data Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I craft a Pokeball?
First, craft a Pokeball Shell using a Crafting Table. Once you have the shell, take it to a Smithing Table and add a Nether Star and a Netherite Ingot to finish the Pokeball.
Why isn't right-clicking throwing the Pokeball?
Pokeballs are thrown using your drop item key (Q by default) instead of right-clicking. Hold the Pokeball in your main hand, aim at the creature you want to capture, and press your drop key.
How far does a Pokeball go when I throw it?
Throwing a Pokeball is 2 times stronger than dropping a normal item. Keep this extra distance in mind when aiming so you do not overshoot the mob.
Do I have to walk over and pick up the Pokeball after throwing it?
No, after the Pokeball lands, opens to attempt the catch, and closes, it automatically tries to return to you. Just stay nearby with a clear line of sight so it does not get blocked by terrain on its way back.
Can I catch every mob in Minecraft with a Pokeball?
No, the Pokeball Data Pack only lets you capture certain mobs. If you throw a Pokeball at an unsupported creature, it will fail to catch it and return to you empty.
What happens if I try to catch a horse or pig while riding it?
You should never try to catch a mob while you or another player are sitting on it. Always dismount completely before throwing your Pokeball to avoid breaking the capture mechanic.
Why can't I combine the Pokeball Shell, Nether Star, and Netherite Ingot in a Crafting Table?
Only the Pokeball Shell is made on a Crafting Table. To add the Nether Star and Netherite Ingot, you must use a Smithing Table instead.
Can I make Pokeballs early in a survival playthrough?
No, Pokeballs are strictly late-game tools for transporting and managing mobs. Because every Pokeball requires both a Netherite Ingot and a Nether Star on the Smithing Table, you will need to mine in the Nether and defeat the Wither first.
What happens if I accidentally press Q while holding a Pokeball?
Because the throw mechanic is tied to your drop key, pressing Q by accident will launch the Pokeball forward at double normal item-throw strength. Let it land and finish opening and closing, and it will automatically try to return to you.
Do other players need this data pack in their own folders to use Pokeballs on a server?
No, data packs run directly from the world save on the server. Anyone who joins the world can craft and throw Pokeballs using their drop key without changing anything on their end.