Catching a Pokémon is simple: weaken it and throw a strong Ball. I mean, there is no way things could be THAT much more complicated... right?

Gen I Capture Mechanics article on The Cave of Dragonflies: https://www.dragonflycave.com/mechani...

Video on the Gen 2 mechanics (where things get really weird):    • Catching in Gen 2 is hilariously BUSTED!  
Gen 1 Living Dex playlist:    • Pokémon Living Dex Gen 1  

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Music list: https://imadea.website/music_list/g...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Patreon
1:34 Catch rate
2:24 Status effects
3:20 Hit points
4:07 Ball used
6:30 The Master Ball
7:21 The Safari Ball
8:17 Wobbling (or shake)
9:23 The ultimate catching strategy
10:39 Conclusion