What is Catch Rate in-game?
The probability a thrown ball catches the target. Modified by ball type, throw, curveball, berries, medals, and level.
The probability a thrown ball catches the target. Modified by ball type, throw, curveball, berries, medals, and level.
Every species has a base catch rate (50% for common mons, 2% for legendaries). The actual per-throw success chance multiplies that base by ball type (Poké=1, Great=1.5, Ultra=2), throw quality, curveball, berries, friendship, and medals.
Higher-level wild mons are harder to catch (a L30 Pikachu vs a L5 Pikachu has a ~halved catch rate). Weather-boosted catches are L25+ minimum, making them harder.
Hundo Hunter's catch-rate calculator factors all multipliers — you can input the throw and see your exact success probability before pressing.
See catch rate in action with the related Hundo Hunter tool.
The smallest target-ring hit when throwing a ball. Multiplies catch rate by 1.85× and grants +1000 X…
A spun ball thrown in an arc. Multiplies catch rate by 1.7× and grants +20 XP per catch.
The strongest berry. Multiplies catch rate by 2.5×. Essential on raid/legendary throws.
Mid-tier Poké Ball. 1.5× catch rate vs the standard Poké Ball.
Top-tier standard Poké Ball. 2× catch rate vs the basic Poké Ball.
What does Catch Rate mean in-game?
The probability a thrown ball catches the target. Modified by ball type, throw, curveball, berries, medals, and level.
Catch Rate explained in detail
Every species has a base catch rate (50% for common mons, 2% for legendaries). The actual per-throw success chance multiplies that base by ball type (Poké=1, Great=1.5, Ultra=2), throw quality, curveball, berries, friendship, and medals. Higher-level wild mons are harder to catch (a L30 Pikachu vs a L5 Pikachu has a ~halved catch rate). Weather-boosted catches are L25+ minimum, making them harder. Hundo Hunter's catch-rate calculator factors all multipliers — you can input the throw and see your exact success probability before pressing.
Is Catch Rate the same as in the main-series mons games?
Mostly yes — but the game has unique mechanics around catching, raids, and PvP that change how Catch Rate works compared to the main-series games. See the full explanation above for GO-specific details.