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"Pokemon Gold" was released on October 14, 2000, for the Game Boy Color handheld system. The game takes place three years after Ash Ketchum, the previous game's protagonist, became a Pokemon master. Since then, the entire world of Pokemon has drastically changed. New Pokemon trainers and training gyms have sprouted, and new species of Pokemon have been discovered. You take on the role of a new want-to-be Pokemon master as he begins his quest. "Pokemon Gold" features multiple branching paths, hundreds of new moves to learn and hundreds of trainers to battle.
Pokeballs That Cost Money
There are three Pokeballs in the game that you can to purchase from a store clerk at virtually any store in the game -- Regular Pokeball, Great Pokeball and Ultra Pokeball. Each of these balls can store only one Pokemon at a time. The differences is in the chance with which they can capture Pokemon. A Regular Pokeball costs $200 and is perfect for Pokemon during the early game. Great Pokeballs significantly increase the chance of capturing a Pokemon and are great for tough battles midgame; they cost $600. The most expensive Pokeball is the Ultra Pokeball, costing $1,200. Because of its high cost, reserve this ball for the hardest battles in the game and capturing the most challenging Pokemon since it gives you the best chance of successful capture.
Pokeballs With Special Properties
In "Pokemon Gold" there are multiple balls that have special properties affecting the mood and behavior of the Pokemon you're attempting to capture. The Friend Ball, found in Green Apricorn, will increase the loyalty of a captured Pokemon. The Moon Ball, found in Yellow Apricorn, catches moon stone evolving Pokemon like Jiggly Puff. Finally, the Heavy Ball, found in Black Apricorn, allows you capture a large Pokemon like the Snorlax. Picking the right ball for the right situation will increase the odds of a successful capture.
Pokeballs That Improve Capture
The remaining Pokeballs are specifically designed to improve the chances of successful capture. The Level Ball, found in Red Apricorn, will increase the chances of capturing a Pokemon that is of a lower level than your current Pokemon pet. The Love Ball, found in Pink Apricorn, will increase the chances of capture if the Pokemon you're capturing is of the opposite gender of your current pet Pokemon. The Speed Ball, found in White Apricorn, will increase the chances of capturing a Pokemon with a tendency to make a quick last minute get away. The Lure Ball, found in Blue Apricorn, increase your chances of capturing water based Pokemon when fishing. Finally, the Master Ball, given to you by Professor Elm, guarantees a capture.