1. What is the Catch Rate Formula?

The Catch Rate formula calculates the probability of successfully catching a Pokémon in Generation 8 games. It considers the Pokémon's health, ball type, status condition, and base catch rate.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the catch rate formula:

Where:

• \( M \) — Pokémon's maximum HP
• \( H \) — Pokémon's current HP
• \( B \) — Ball bonus multiplier
• \( S \) — Status condition multiplier
• \( R \) — Pokémon's base catch rate

Explanation: The formula calculates the modified catch rate based on the Pokémon's health status, the type of Poké Ball used, any status conditions affecting the Pokémon, and its inherent catch difficulty.

3. Importance of Catch Rate Calculation

Details: Understanding catch rates helps trainers optimize their catching strategy, conserve resources, and increase success rates when encountering rare or legendary Pokémon.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the Pokémon's maximum HP, current HP, ball bonus multiplier, status multiplier, and base catch rate. Ensure current HP does not exceed maximum HP.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical ball bonus values?
A: Regular Poké Ball: 1x, Great Ball: 1.5x, Ultra Ball: 2x, specialty balls have various multipliers.

Q2: What status multipliers are used?
A: No status: 1x, Sleep/Freeze: 2.5x, Paralyze/Poison/Burn: 1.5x.

Q3: Where can I find a Pokémon's base catch rate?
A: Base catch rates are available in Pokémon databases, official guides, or online resources like Bulbapedia or Serebii.

Q4: Does this formula work for all Pokémon generations?
A: This specific formula is optimized for Generation 8 games. Earlier generations may use slightly different calculations.

Q5: How is the final catch probability determined?
A: The calculated catch rate is used in a separate formula with random number generation to determine the actual catch success probability.