Catch rate (GO): Difference between revisions

The calculation of '''catch rate''' is among the several mechanics that differ in [[Pokémon GO]] compared to the [[core series]]. Every {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species of Pokémon}} is assigned a '''base capture rate''', a raw percentage that determines how difficult that species is to capture. This base rate is then modified by several factors, such as the wild Pokémon's [[Power Up]] level and how skillfully the player threw the [[Poké Ball]], to determine the final catch rate.

 

{{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO}} from level 5 [[Raid Battle]]s and {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} left by [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Giovanni]] are guaranteed capture on the first ball that hits, bypassing any catch rate calculations.

* <code>baseCaptureRate</code> is the [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)|base capture rate]] of the wild Pokémon's species.

* <code>CPM</code> is the {{DL|Power Up|CP multiplier}} corresponding to the wild Pokémon's Power Up level.

** For [[Team GO Rocket]] encounters, a Pokémon's level is 8 or 13 if weather boosted, with a <code>CPM</code> of 0.37523559 or 0.48168495, respectively.

** For [[GO Battle League]] reward encounters, a Pokémon's level is always 20, with a <code>CPM</code> of 0.5974.

The color of the target ring allows players to gauge the probability of a successful capture, factoring in all bonuses for <code>multiplier</code> except for <code>Throw</code> and <code>Curveball</code>. Switching Poké Balls or feeding Berries may change the color of the ring. The more green the ring, the higher the catch rate; the more red it is, the lower the catch rate.

 

The target ring of {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} are always colored to indicate a 5% base capture rate. However, it's been empirically observed that the true base capture rate is no different from the species' standard base capture rate.

A critical capture is a rare phenomenon that was first observed in Pokémon GO in February 2017, alongside the release of [[Generation II]] Pokémon. Occasionally, a thrown Poké Ball will bypass catch rate calculations and guarantee a capture. Instead of shaking three times, a throw Poké Ball will only shake once, and the Pokémon will be confirmed caught. No additional bonuses are awarded for critical captures, but XP bonuses such as from Great or Curveball throws are still included.