Pokemon GO: Catch Rate Guide
No matter if a player wants to complete their Pokedex on Pokemon GO or wants to have the best IV Pokemon to fight in the GO Battle Master League, they must put forth effort in catching Pokemon. And while Trading is available in Pokemon GO, the Stardust cost of trading Pokemon (especially Legendaries) is too much for even the most hardcore player. But catching Pokemon isn't always easy, especially with so many factors coming into play.
Pokemon GO: Full Game Guide
Fortunately, Pokemon GO has various ways to raise a player's Catch Rate, from Berries to Medals. But, some players may still not be aware of how much these items/achievements affect their Catch Rate. That's why we've prepared a thorough Catch Rate Guide that'll help players know how they can improve their Catch Rate and finally capture the Pokemon they need without breaking their Poke Ball bank.
The Catch Rate mechanic of Pokemon GO is slightly more complicated than other Pokemon games, especially since players must throw a Poke Ball. For starters, every Pokemon has its own Base Catch Rate, ranging from 0% to 70%. Players can have an idea about the Base Capture Rate of a Pokemon by analyzing the Targeting Circle before throwing the Poke Ball (Red = 0%, Orange = 25%, Yellow = 75%, and Green = 90%+).
Aside from the Base Capture Rate, a Pokemon's Combat Power also influences the final Cate Rate. As players can imagine, the higher the CP (which usually indicates they are suitable to use in the GO Battle League), the harder it'll be to catch it. Once the player successfully throws a Poke Ball at the Pokemon, the game will consider the Catch Rate modifiers. These modifiers are the type of Poke Ball used, Berries, the type of throw, medals, and the type of encounter. Lets
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