Catch Rate Calculator Gen 5

Catch Rate Formula:

\[ \text{Catch Rate} = \frac{(3 \times \text{Max HP} - 2 \times \text{Current HP}) \times \text{Rate} \times \text{Ball Bonus} \times \text{Status Bonus}}{3 \times \text{Max HP}} \]

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Current HP (HP):

Rate (rate):

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Status Bonus (dimensionless):

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1. What is the Catch Rate Formula?

The Catch Rate Formula for Generation 5 Pokemon games calculates the probability of successfully catching a Pokemon based on various factors including its health, base catch rate, and modifiers from Pokeballs and status conditions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Gen 5 catch rate formula:

\[ \text{Catch Rate} = \frac{(3 \times \text{Max HP} - 2 \times \text{Current HP}) \times \text{Rate} \times \text{Ball Bonus} \times \text{Status Bonus}}{3 \times \text{Max HP}} \]

Where:

\( \text{Max HP} \) — Pokemon's maximum HP
\( \text{Current HP} \) — Pokemon's current HP
\( \text{Rate} \) — Pokemon's base catch rate
\( \text{Ball Bonus} \) — Multiplier from the Pokeball used
\( \text{Status Bonus} \) — Multiplier from status conditions

Explanation: The formula calculates a catch value that determines the probability of successfully catching a Pokemon, with lower HP and beneficial status conditions increasing the catch rate.

3. Importance of Catch Rate Calculation

Details: Understanding catch rates helps players strategize their Pokemon catching approach, choose appropriate Pokeballs, and maximize efficiency when attempting to catch rare or legendary Pokemon.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the Pokemon's maximum HP, current HP, base catch rate, ball bonus multiplier, and status bonus multiplier. All values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2: What status bonuses apply?
A: Sleep/Freeze: 2x, Paralyze/Poison/Burn: 1.5x, No status: 1x.

Q3: Where can I find a Pokemon's base catch rate?
A: Base catch rates are available in Pokemon databases, with legendary Pokemon typically having very low rates (3-5).

Q4: Does this formula work for all Pokemon generations?
A: No, this specific formula is for Generation 5 games (Black, White, Black 2, White 2).

Q5: What is considered a good catch rate?
A: Higher values indicate better chances. Values above 100-150 typically indicate very high catch probability.