Do curveballs increase catch rate?

Based on their results, The Silph Road found that when landed as a Nice or Great Throw, Curveballs did improve catch chances over normal throws.
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How much do Curveballs increase catch rate?

Curveball bonus

According to research the Curveball is one of the most important aspects of catching Pokemon, as it increases the multipliers chance to capture a Pokemon by 1.7, which is more than using an Ultra ball over a Pokeball!
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Do Curveballs make it easier to catch Pokemon?

After statistical analysis, we are finally able to confirm: There IS AN INCREASE in catch rate using Curveballs over Straight throws! Both Nice and Great throws achieved statistical significance, while Excellent lacked sufficient samples (though the trend has been included for reference).
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Does spinning the Poké Ball increase catch rate?

Spinning a Poke Ball before throwing it will make it a "Curve Ball". Curve Balls, when they hit the Pokemon, will make it harder for them to escape the ball, therefore increasing your capture rate.
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Are Curveballs more effective Pokémon Go?

As well as the above timing and position-based captures, you can also throw Curveballs at Pokémon, which not only increases your chances of capture, but also gives you extra XP for your trouble.
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HOW CATCH MECHANICS WORK IN POKÉMON GO (Razz Berries, Curveballs, Throw Bonus Explained)



How do I increase my catch rate in Pokémon Go?

If successful, the Poké Ball will hit the Pokémon and, hopefully, catch it. To increase your chances, aim your throw so the Poké Ball lands as close as possible to the centre of the coloured circle. To increase your chances further, throw the Poké Ball at the coloured circle when it's at it's smallest.
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Does excellent throw increase catch rate?

A Great Throw will increase your catch chance higher than a Nice Throw, but the highest boost to your catch rating is the Excellent Throw. It's not difficult to see why; the target ring for an Excellent Throw is by far the most difficult to hit because of its size.
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Is Ultra or repeat ball better?

Repeat Ball - if you've caught the Pokémon before, repeat ball gives a 3x capture rate so it would be better than ultra ball. Level ball - May be good as well if you are raiding with a level 100 Pokémon.
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Does tapping a help catch Pokemon?

Simple! When you enter the Pokémon capture screen, instead of just flicking your ball forward you'll want to tap it and hold, then spin it around in a circle (several times) before flicking it toward the Pokémon.
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Is timer ball better than ultra ball?

Timer Balls start with a catch rate of one but add about 0.3 for each turn up to four at turn 10. Each of these Pokeballs have their uses, and combined they should be more useful than just stocking up on Ultra Balls.
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What's the hardest Pokemon to catch?

The Hardest Pokemon To Catch, According To Catch Rate
  • 8 Zapdos.
  • 7 Moltres.
  • 6 Lugia.
  • 5 Ho-Oh.
  • 4 Raikou.
  • 3 Entei.
  • 2 Suicune.
  • 1 Mewtwo.
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What is the easiest way to get excellent throw Pokemon?

How to make a Great Throw in Pokemon Go
  1. For a Great throw, you'll need to wait until the shifting inner circle reaches half of its maximum size. ...
  2. Landing this specific throw will grant you some extra XP and offers a multiplier of 1.5x.
  3. Feeding it a Razz Berry will also help to increase the odds of a catch by 1.5x.
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Does spamming B help catch Pokémon?

If you press and hold B the exact moment the pokeball closes, you're guaranteed to catch the Pokemon. If it doesn't work, you were sightly off in your timing.
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Does holding down the B button help catch Pokémon?

Holding down on the D-pad and the B-button right after throwing a Poké Ball has long been said to be the key to catching any Pokémon, and it's easily the best known Pokémon superstition.
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Does pushing A and B help catch Pokémon?

1 Answer. No, the A and B button don't make any difference. My bro caught all the legends in BW2 in PokeBalls without even touching the A or B button.
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What is the rarest Poké Ball?

Generation VIII

The Cherish Ball (プレジャスボール, Precious Ball) is a rare Poké Ball only able to be obtained through receiving a Pokémon through means of an Event. As such, this Poké Ball can never be used to catch a Pokémon unless through a cheating device, such as Action Replay.
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Is master ball 100 catch rate?

Master Ball

These 100% catch tools are often best used on legendary Pokémon, sparing you the trouble of having to weaken them and painfully waste dozens of other containment devices.
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What Poké Ball has the lowest catch rate?

The Quarry - The Loop

It depends on the Pokémon, the Pokémon's HP, and the type of Poké Ball the player uses. The lowest catch rate is 3, which belongs to the Beldum family and almost every legendary Pokémon in the game.
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Does spinning a Poké Ball help?

Here's what you do: spin the Pokéball in a little circle at the bottom of the screen until it starts to sparkle. Then, throw it off to the side just enough so that it will bank into the Pokémon. Not only do you get a higher chance of catching the Pokémon, you won't get surprised by accidental curves anymore.
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How do you get unlimited Pokeballs in Pokemon Go?

Go to PokéStops

The easiest way to get unlimited Pokeballs on Pokemon Go is to find PokéStops that allow you to get Poke balls for free. In addition, different Pokestop locations also provide other random free items like Eggs, Revives, and other things that help you catch rare Pokemon.
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