Unlimited Master Balls in Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk

The Item Printer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC revolutionizes item farming, especially for the ultra-rare Master Ball. This guide explores accessing, upgrading, and exploiting it for endless supplies without traditional limits.

Introduction to the Item Printer Feature

Located in the League Club room, the Item Printer lets players craft Poké Balls, evolution stones, and held items using materials like shards and Blueberry Points (BP). Upgrading unlocks rarer outputs, culminating in Master Ball potential via the Poké Ball Lotto—a randomized bonus for Poké Ball prints.

Normally, Master Balls are scarce: one from Director Clavell post-main story, one after beating Kieran, and one for 240 Blueberry Pokédex entries. The Printer bypasses this with repeatable lottos.

Accessing and Initial Setup

Interact with the League Club computer to activate the Printer. Complete initial print jobs to unlock upgrades. Ranks progress from Standard to Great, Ultra, and Master, each expanding item pools and lotto chances.

• Start with basic Poké Balls using common shards.
• Accumulate prints to enable upgrades via NPC dialogue.
• Stockpile materials: Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Ground, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy Shards, plus Terra Shards at higher ranks.

BP is crucial for advanced jobs; earn via Blueberry Quests (BBQs).

Upgrade Path to Master Rank

Upgrades require print volume and story progress. Ultra Rank unlocks Poké Ball Lotto; Master Rank needs 1,000 BP and capturing Terapagos.

Focus on bulk jobs (e.g., 10x prints) to speed progression. Materials respawn in overworld Tera Raids.

The Poké Ball Lotto Mechanics

At Ultra Rank+, select Poké Ball jobs for a lotto ticket chance. Success yields random balls, including Master Balls (low odds). Print confirmation triggers the roll; outcomes are seed-based on system time.

Optimal lotto times, per community testing, cluster around specific minutes for higher Master Ball seeds (e.g., Game8 data).

Mastering the Clock Exploit for Guaranteed Drops

Players exploit RNG by syncing Nintendo Switch clock changes. The Printer’s seed derives from real-time clock at activation.

1. Upgrade to Ultra/Master Rank.
2. Trigger lotto dialogue.
3. Access Switch System Settings > Date & Time; disable auto-sync.
4. Set target time precisely (use stopwatch for seconds).
5. Confirm settings as screen fades; rush to game and hit “I want to print” on fade-to-black.
6. Add materials post-activation (outcome locked).
7. Repeat, advancing time by seeds until Master Ball hits.

Seeds cycle predictably; tables from testers list timings (e.g., HH:MM:SS for 1-5% boosts).

Gathering Materials Efficiently

Shards drop from Tera Raid stars 1-5 post-DLC. Higher ranks yield rarer types.

• Early game: 1-3 star raids for basics.
• Mid-game: 4-5 stars + BP trades at exchange.
• Terra Shards: Master Rank only, raid rewards.

Farm rotations: Reset raids via picnic or online join. Sell excess for infinite Pokédollars.

Standard Master Balls in the Game

Beyond exploits:

• Post-“The Way Home”: Clavell’s office.
• Indigo Disk: Beat Kieran; complete 240 Blueberry Pokédex.

These reward legitimate play but pale against Printer infinity.

Advanced Tips and Variations

Combine with item duping glitches for materials (pre-patch). Multi-job queues minimize downtime. Online raids boost shard farms. Track seeds in spreadsheets for 100% efficiency.

Risks: Time-intensive; save before clocks. Patches may nerf—current as of 2026.

Why Master Balls Matter

Catch any Pokémon without fail, ideal for shinies, legendaries, or competitive teams. In Scarlet/Violet’s open world, they’re clutch for paradox forms and DLC exclusives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work post-patch?

Yes, core RNG persists in latest versions; verify community forums.

Any BP-free methods?

No for Master Rank, but Ultra suffices for lottos.

Can I get Apriballs too?

Yes, same lotto pool at Ultra+.

Is this bannable?

Offline exploit; no online flags reported.

How long per Master Ball?

30-120 minutes with practice, luck-dependent.

Ethical Considerations in Item Farming

Exploits enhance fun but skip grind. Balance with legit play for story immersion. Share seeds responsibly to grow community knowledge.