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How to: Higher Catch Rate for Pokemon

When capturing a Pokemon, the player may notice that some breeds of Pokemon resist capture more than other breeds. Players can improve the catch rate, making it more likely that Pokemon will be captured. Circumstances ranging from your attack methodology to the items you use during battle can influence whether or not you stroll to the Pokemon Center with a captured Pokemon. Create a Pokemon party of varying types for an immediate boost to your capture rate.

Instructions

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  Use status effect abilities, such a "Sleep Powder" or "Poison Powder" on the opponent. Fire-type or Ice-type attacks can also be used to cause the Freeze or Burn status effects. "Frozen" and "Sleep" status effects cause the greatest increase to the capture rate. "Poison" and "Burn" status effects also increase the capture rate, but less than "Frozen" and "Sleep."
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  Attack the opponent to weaken it as much as possible. The weaker the Pokemon, the more your catch rate increases. Some Pokemon also have an inherent catch or capture rate higher than other types of Pokemon.
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  Use strong Pokeballs to capture the Pokemon. The Master Ball guarantees a Pokemon's capture. Meanwhile, a Pokeball, Great Ball, Cherish Ball, Luxury Ball and Heal Ball provide a slight increase to the capture rate. As the weight of a Pokemon increases, the Heavy Ball's catch rate improves. View the description of the Pokeball you intend to use. Some Pokeballs are more effective against particular types of Pokemon.

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