Functional Jumping Pokéball from an Ancient Pokémon World
A functional jumping Pokéball has been created by Kiara, inspired by an ancient Pokémon world. The ball features smoke and jumping capabilities, as well as auto-opening and closing functions. This custom-made replication brings a digital concept into the real world, showcasing the intersection of technology and gaming.
- ▪The Pokéball is a custom-made replication of an older style of ball from the Pokémon series.
- ▪It features smoke and jumping capabilities, as well as auto-opening and closing functions.
- ▪The project was inspired by the desire to bring a digital concept into the real world.
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| Original publisher | Hackaday |
| Canonical URL | https://hackaday.com/2026/08/10/functional-jumping-pokeball-from-an-ancient-pokemon-world/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:30:17 +0000 |
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Functional Jumping Pokéball From An Ancient Pokémon World No comments by: Ian Bos August 10, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy When playing a game about Pocket Monsters, there’s one thing you can’t avoid using no matter what you do, and that’s a pokeball. Whether it’s a new or old game, you can’t avoid it. Many from different generations or spin-off games have their own fun spin, and that’s what [Kiara] wanted to explore with her custom made replication of an older style of ball. While beautiful on the outside from [Kiara]’s fine maker skills, it stands out compared to anything your kids might have from the functionality. In game the ball is able to shoot out smoke and even jump after catching something. These are both elements that [Kiara] was able to bring into her own design.
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