With a Critical Catch, the chance to catch a Pokémon increases. Hints about this feature have now been found in Pokémon GO.
Recently, Niantic announced the release of the new Pokémon GO update 0.55.0. This patch reduced the loading time on Android devices and integrated wheelchair support in combination with the Apple Watch.
In data mining from TheSilphRoad, further changes were noticed that were not mentioned in the patch notes. Among other things, there are hints of a Critical Catch feature that could enhance the catching chances of wild Pokémon.
What is the Critical Catch?
Since Generation 5 (Black Edition and White Edition), this special mechanic has existed in Pokémon games. A Critical Catch occurs randomly and is recognizable by a throwing sound similar to a hissing noise. Subsequently, the PokéBall does not fall directly to the ground but shakes in the air first. This shaking already gives the Pokémon a chance to escape from the ball.
Once it lands on the ground, the ball shakes only one more time until you can see the catch result. A Critical Catch does not have to be successful, as the Pokémon still has a chance to escape. However, the chance of a catch is increased since the Pokémon can only shake one more time.
The chance to achieve a Critical Catch increases with the number of your registered Pokémon in the PokéDex. This catch is not limited to a specific type of PokéBall.
Data Mining Results
In the Pokémon GO code from the latest update 0.55.0, the term “Critical Catch” was found, which is called Schnäppchenfang in the German versions. We may soon see this catching mechanic in Pokémon GO. However, it is still unclear if it will be implemented as described above. The current information on how the Critical Catch works comes from PokeWiki.
New candies could soon be available for Buddy Pokémon achievements. A new item type “Candy Award” has been discovered, which may be associated with Buddy Pokémon and their achievements. However, this, like the Critical Catch, is not confirmed by Niantic and is just speculation based on changes in the game code.
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