1. What is the Gen 9 Catch Rate Formula?

The Gen 9 Catch Rate Formula calculates the probability of successfully catching a Pokémon in Generation 9 games. It considers base catch rate, current HP, maximum HP, ball modifier, and status conditions to determine the catch probability.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Gen 9 catch rate formula:

Where:

• Base Catch Rate — The Pokémon's inherent catch rate (0-255)
• Current HP — The Pokémon's current health points
• Max HP — The Pokémon's maximum health points
• Ball Rate Modifier — The catch rate multiplier of the used Poké Ball
• Status Condition — Status effect modifiers (Sleep/Freeze = 2.5x, Other = 1.5x)

3. Importance of Catch Rate Calculation

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

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the Pokémon's base catch rate, current and maximum HP, select the appropriate ball modifier, and indicate any status conditions. All values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the maximum catch rate percentage?
A: The maximum catch rate is capped at 100% in Generation 9 games.

Q2: How do status conditions affect catch rate?
A: Sleep and freeze provide a 2.5x multiplier, while other status conditions provide a 1.5x multiplier.

Q3: What are typical base catch rates?
A: Common Pokémon have rates around 45-75, while legendary Pokémon typically have rates of 3-5.

Q4: Do different balls have different modifiers?
A: Yes, different Poké Balls have varying catch rate multipliers (e.g., Ultra Ball = 2x, Master Ball = 255x).

Q5: Is this formula accurate for all Gen 9 games?
A: This formula applies to Pokémon Scarlet, Violet, and other Generation 9 main series games.