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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. | *[[Poke Ball]] travels at an angle/arc, it might take a few throws for you to get used to 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. | *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. | ||
| − | *The color of the targeting circle indicates how difficult it is to catch that Pokemon. Green is easiest, 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. | + | *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. |
*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. | *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.
