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:''The formula is slightly different when applied to the apricorn balls in HeartGold and SoulSilver. The modifiers for these balls are applied directly to the Pokémon's catch rate, rather than in the formula as bonusball is always 1, and the catch rate can not go higher than 255. '''This means that for Pokémon whose catch rate is already 255, such as Rattata, the apricorn balls do not make the capture anymore likely than a regular Poké Ball.''''' --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 14:06, 20 June 2015 (UTC) | :''The formula is slightly different when applied to the apricorn balls in HeartGold and SoulSilver. The modifiers for these balls are applied directly to the Pokémon's catch rate, rather than in the formula as bonusball is always 1, and the catch rate can not go higher than 255. '''This means that for Pokémon whose catch rate is already 255, such as Rattata, the apricorn balls do not make the capture anymore likely than a regular Poké Ball.''''' --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 14:06, 20 June 2015 (UTC) | ||
:: I wrote the above entry in the catch rate article. But it was an experience very similar to the OP's that caused me to delve deeper into the capture mechanics. Horray for Cave of Dragonflies :-p | |||
The numbers under the apricorn balls are a little mis-leading, especially as they are in the same format as the rest of the balls so the implication is that you can make a direct comparison. Maybe an asterisk on each rate that explains that it is a max rate, or "rate equals 255/catch rate or x8 whichever is smaller". That will get really messy though. Especially as the 255 cap applies to all balls in GSC. | |||
Anyone got any better ideas?[[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don't what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:58, 25 June 2015 (UTC) | |||