One Pokémon GO Update Would Make Catching New Pokémon So Much Better
28.11.2023 - 13:03
/ screenrant.com
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Having new Pokémon introduced to the augmented reality world of is always exciting. For a trainer, getting to experience seeing a Pokémon that they don't already have in their collection out in the wild can provide a little hit of dopamine as they go to tap on it and try their hand at catching them. Some have noticed recently, however, that it seems that the newer creatures being added to the game appear to be more difficult to catch than the older ones, which can lead to some crushing disappointment right after the thrill of thinking a new Pokémon would be caught and can take a lot of the fun out of the game.
The idea of catch rates in becoming more difficult has been an ongoing debate since the game was introduced in 2016, but the notion is not without merit. There are so many factors that come into play with the math behind how easy or difficult each individual instance for each type of Pokémon is, that it is staggering to comprehend. It is an overly complicated system that does not allow for a very even breakdown across the board. Therefore, when new creatures are added to the game, it is entirely possible, if not likely, that the capture rate percentages for the new introductions will not be equal to those of longstanding Pokémon.
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The mechanics of catch rates in are significantly more complicated than in other games. Each Pokémon has its own Base Catch Rate that can range from 0 to 70% and then there is an added factor that depends on the size of the targeting circle and strike point of the thrown Poké Ball. This doesn't even begin to take into account the extra aspects of which type of ball is being used, type of throw, CP of the Pokémon, medals, encounter type, or if a candy has been applied to increase the modifiers. The 3D effects of the game can make it so some types of Pokémon appear closer or further away on the screen, making it more difficult to land an «excellent» throw, and the creatures themselves each have different animations regarding dodging and parrying movements to counter.
Pay attention to the medals that can be earned through catching various types of Pokémon, as some medals can increase the catch rate for that type by 10%.
There truly are many Pokémon that are harder to catch than others, and it really doesn't always make sense. The discouragement that players can feel when they want to get the new pocket monsters can be crushing when consistently facing the creatures running away. While it stands to reason for some Pokémon to be difficult to catch, others really shouldn't be. Catching a Nymble that only has a CP of 30 should not require a player to exhaust multiple Great Balls only to then have the little creature flee in a