Higher Levels = Master Balls

Once you get to higher levels, you can use get Razz Berries and Ultra or Master Balls to increase your capture chances. Heh, we said balls.

Moving on.

These items will start appearing for you at Pokéstops once your level is high enough. Razz Berries can be fed to Pokémon to make them easier to catch, and the higher-level Poké Balls will lower their chances of escaping.

Yellow Circles Mean Higher Combat Power

Yellow circle = Pokémon with higher Combat Power.  Pokémon with higher Combat Power are harder to catch.

So be confident in your battle because these little bastards can swat away your Poké Ball and you’ll be left empty handed.

So there you have it. Some tips and tricks for the hunt. But be careful out there – not everything is fun and games!

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