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*Turning off [AR] will keep the Pokemon in the center of screen, giving you an easier time to catch it.
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*When a wild Pokémon is nearby, your device will vibrate, and the Pokémon will appear on the map. Touch the Pokémon to begin your attempt to catch it.
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*[[Poke Ball]] travels at an angle/arc, it might take a few throws for you to get used to it.
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*Turning off [http://xinreality.com/wiki/Augmented_Reality AR] will keep the [[Pokemon]] in the center of screen, giving you an easier time to catch it.
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*The size of the [[Targeting Circle|targeting circle]] changes constantly. Throw the Poke Ball when the circle is small and you will have the best chance to successfully capturing the Pokemon.
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*The color of the targeting circle indicates how difficult it is to catch that Pokemon. Green is easiest, yellow easy-intermediate, orange is intermediate and red is the hardest. You might want to use better [[Poke Balls]] such as [[Great Ball|Great]] or [[Ultra Ball]] for the latter colors.
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*Pokemon can [[dodge]] or [[parry]] you balls. You can avoid it by touch the ball and hold it or continuously spin it until the Pokemon has performed a dodge or parry, then immediately release the ball.
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*Spin the Poke Ball by tapping the Ball then move your finger in circular motion rapidly. The spinning adds a curve to your ball's travel path. It also grants you more [[XP]] when you successfully catches a Pokemon with this method.
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*Feed the Pokemon with a [[Razz Berry]] will make it easier to catch on the next throw.
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*Used better Poke Balls such as [[Great Ball]] (unlocked at [[level]] 12) and [[Ultra Ball]] (unlocked at level 20). These balls give greater chance of capturing Pokemon.
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*Pokemon can dodge or parry you balls. You can avoid it by touch the ball and hold it or continuously spin it until the Pokemon has performed a dodge or parry, then immediately release the ball.
 
  
 
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  • When a wild Pokémon is nearby, your device will vibrate, and the Pokémon will appear on the map. Touch the Pokémon to begin your attempt to catch it.
  • Poke Ball travels at an angle/arc, it might take a few throws for you to get used to it.
  • Turning off AR will keep the Pokemon in the center of screen, giving you an easier time to catch it.
  • The size of the targeting circle changes constantly. Throw the Poke Ball when the circle is small and you will have the best chance to successfully capturing the Pokemon.
  • The color of the targeting circle indicates how difficult it is to catch that Pokemon. Green is easiest, yellow easy-intermediate, orange is intermediate and red is the hardest. You might want to use better Poke Balls such as Great or Ultra Ball for the latter colors.
  • Pokemon can dodge or parry you balls. You can avoid it by touch the ball and hold it or continuously spin it until the Pokemon has performed a dodge or parry, then immediately release the ball.
  • Spin the Poke Ball by tapping the Ball then move your finger in circular motion rapidly. The spinning adds a curve to your ball's travel path. It also grants you more XP when you successfully catches a Pokemon with this method.
  • Feed the Pokemon with a Razz Berry will make it easier to catch on the next throw.
  • Used better Poke Balls such as Great Ball (unlocked at level 12) and Ultra Ball (unlocked at level 20). These balls give greater chance of capturing Pokemon.