Understand the Pokémon Platinum catch rate calculation, including how HP and specific formulas determine if a Pokémon is caught.
The catch rate calculation in Pokémon Platinum involves a specific formula. For example, if a Pikachu is at full health, the calculation proceeds as follows:
(3 x 28 - 2 x 28) x 190 x 1 / 3 x 28 x 1 = Final solution
First, (3 x 28 - 2 x 28) equals 28.
Next, (28) x 190 x 1 equals 5320.
Then, 5320 / 3 x 28 results in approximately 63.3 (with 3 repeating).
If this final value is below 255, the game then uses a random equation to determine the outcome.
- Lowering a wild Pokémon's HP increases the chance of catching it.
- Status conditions can also affect the catch rate, making it easier to catch a Pokémon.
- Understanding the catch rate formula can help you strategize for catching specific Pokémon.
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