balltism

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noun

The obsessive habit of catching Pokémon in specific, aesthetically matching, or rare Poké Balls.

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Meanings

nounballtism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe obsessive habit of catching Pokémon in specific, aesthetically matching, or rare Poké Balls.

    balltism frends^([sic]) what ball should i use for shiny heracross

    2024 April 12, @arcticgalaxies, X, archived from the original on 20 Apr 2026
    2 more examples

    i have severe balltism, if my pokemon arent in a cute matching pokeball or pokeball i like, i riot

    2023 June 9, @shinybuneary, X, archived from the original on 20 Apr 2026

    Balltism is good, rare ball shinies should be your end goal as a shiny hunter. Treat yourself with respect, know what you deserve

    2025 October 31, @Protobaka, X, archived from the original on 20 Apr 2026

Origin

Blend of ball + autism.

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APA

balltism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balltism

MLA

“balltism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balltism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “balltism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balltism.

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