Choose a ball only after subduing a Wild Pokémon. You get one throw per encounter; the help gives qualitative labels for ball types, not numeric capture rates.
Basis: Official help read October 9, 2026. Video published October 2, 2026; recorded build unknown. Video examples describe that run, not guaranteed current outcomes.
Choose a ball only after subduing a Wild Pokémon. You get one throw per encounter; the help gives qualitative labels for ball types, not numeric capture rates.
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What does the help say about each ball?
These labels come from the current help and do not prove a catch-rate formula.
| Ball | Help label | What is not established | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poké Ball | Good odds | Exact probability | Current help: 7 Catching wild Pokémon |
| Great Ball | Very likely | Numerical improvement over Poké Ball | Current help: 7 Catching wild Pokémon |
| Ultra Ball | Very likely | Numerical difference from Great Ball | Current help: 7 Catching wild Pokémon |
| Master Ball | Guaranteed | Independent outcome test and availability | Current help: 7 Catching wild Pokémon |
Player-provided capture, October 9, 2026. This still shows the visible interface; the game build and later outcome are not established.
Player-provided gameplay · View full screenshot
Recorded at 09:42. TheDuoDesign; build unknown. The image supports the displayed screen only.
TheDuoDesign · View sourceTheDuoDesign’s recorded run, published October 2, 2026 (US). The build is unknown; this segment illustrates one run, not a universal outcome.
TheDuoDesign · Source / open if playback failsWhen should you spend a scarce ball?
Compare the candidate with the team before throwing. If the Pokémon does not address a need, leaving preserves the resource for another encounter. This is a resource recommendation, not a tested optimal catch strategy.
If all six party slots are filled, a successful catch goes to the Box. Check there before concluding a ball was wasted.
Can you throw again after a failed attempt?
The help permits one throw per encounter. A failed capture does not guarantee another attempt against that target. Check the result and remaining supplies before the next node.
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