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Using Poké Balls in [[Pokémon GO]] is a more detailed process than in most other games. The primary factor is the player's aim. The player must press their finger on the Ball, move it, and release it in order to throw the Ball. The Ball and Pokémon exist in a 3D environment, so if the player moves their finger too far or too quickly, the ball can go past the Pokémon, or the Ball can fall short or go to either side if the player otherwise misjudges.

So long as a thrown Ball hits a Pokémon's model, the game will attempt to catch it, in much the same random process influenced by the Ball type as in the core games. A shrinking colored circle over the Pokémon indicates how easy the Pokémon will be to catch (given the type of Ball currently being used), with green being easiest and red being hardest; usually this corresponds to the Pokémon's {{DL|Statistic|CP}} (higher being harder). Hitting the Pokémon is complicated by the Pokémon's actions, however. Every few seconds, the Pokémon has a chance to jump or move around the area, potentially making a throw miss, or they may attack, temporarily making them invulnerable to capture.

Two factors can also improve the chances of catching a Pokémon based on the player's technique. One is aiming for the shrinking colored circle over the Pokémon. If the player's throw lands inside this circle, they will get a ‘nice’, ‘great’ or ‘excellent’ throw bonus depending on how small the circle was. When the circle shrinks to nothing, it resets to its widest and continues to shrink again. The other factor is throwing a curveball. If the player spins the Ball while holding it, it will temporarily retain the spin and curve left or right when thrown.

Using Berries can also help the player catch a Pokémon. The player can select a Berry (if they have any) with the button in the lower-left corner of the screen. Only one Berry can be used at a time, and if the Pokémon breaks out of a thrown Ball, the Berry's effect will disappear. A [[Razz Berry]] will improve the chance of the Pokémon being caught, while a Golden Razz Berry will increase the chance by a greater amount. A [[Nanab Berry]] will cause the Pokémon to move and attack less, making it easier to hit. A [[Pinap Berry]] will double the amount of [[Candy]] the player receives if it is caught.

Additionally, [[medal]]s can improve the player's chances to catch Pokémon of a specific [[type]]. If a Pokémon has two types, the bonus of both applicable medals is averaged.

When the player catches a Pokémon, they earn [[Trainer level|XP]], [[Candy]], and [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]].

Three types of Poké Balls are primarily available in Pokémon GO: regular Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls. They can be found by searching [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s or as rewards for [[Trainer level|leveling up]]. Regular Poké Balls are available immediately from level 1, while Great Balls become available starting at level 12 and Ultra Balls at level 20. Regular Poké Balls can also be bought with [[PokéCoin]]s at the {{DL|PokéCoin|Shop}}; all three types of balls have also been available in limited-time Box deals.

Premier Balls are also available in Pokémon GO exclusively for use in catching [[Raid Battle|Raid Bosses]]; Raid Bosses can only be caught with Premier Balls and if the player runs out, the Raid Boss will flee. A number of Premier Balls are awarded to the player after a Raid Battle based on how well they battled. Even if the player does not use some of their Premier Balls, they will not retain any when they fight the next Raid Boss.

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