and status effects.

Learn how status effects impact battles and discover the secrets of the Pick Up ability in Pokémon Platinum. Get the best items!

Hey there! So, you've been asking about how status effects work and maybe how to get some extra goodies. Let's break down how status conditions mess with battles and dive into the super useful Pick Up ability. It's not as complicated as it sounds, and once you get the hang of it, you'll be catching Pokémon and finding items like a pro!

First off, a quick note on catching Pokémon: a reader pointed out that when the game calculates your catch rate and the final number is less than 255, your actual chance to catch is simply that Final Solution / 255. So, if the calculation gives you a 200, that's a 200/255, or about 78.43% chance. Pretty neat, right? It helps you know when to use those precious Ultra Balls!

Now, let's talk about the Pick Up ability. This is a game-changer for finding items without even trying! To use it, you just need a Pokémon with the Pick Up ability in your party. It doesn't even have to battle – just having it with you is enough.

Pokémon with Pick Up:

• Meowth
• Aipom
• Teddiursa
• Phanpy
• Zigzagoon
• Linoone
• Pachirisu
• Ambipom
• Munchlax

As you can see, most of these are the earlier forms. Lower-level Pokémon like Meowth, Zigzagoon, or Munchlax are great for finding early-game items (levels 1-30). Linoone is a solid choice for mid-level items, and Ambipom is pretty much the go-to if you want a chance at the best items at level 100. You might need to trade for some of these!

Once you've got your Pick Up Pokémon ready, just battle wild Pokémon or trainers. After the battle, there's a chance your Pokémon will find an item. The item you get totally depends on your Pokémon's level. Here’s a breakdown:

Items by Pokémon Level:

Level 1-10

• 30% Chance: Potion
• 10% Chance: Antidote, Super Potion, Great Ball, Repel, Escape Rope, Full Heal
• 5% Chance: Hyper Potion
• 3% Chance: Ultra Ball
• 1% Chance: Nugget, Hyper Potion

Level 11-20

• 30% Chance: Antidote
• 10% Chance: Super Potion, Great Ball, Repel, Escape Rope, Full Heal, Hyper Potion
• 5% Chance: Ultra Ball
• 3% Chance: Revive
• 1% Chance: Nugget, King's Rock

Level 21-30

• 30% Chance: Super Potion
• 10% Chance: Great Ball, Repel, Escape Rope, Full Heal, Hyper Potion, Ultra Ball
• 5% Chance: Revive
• 3% Chance: Rare Candy
• 1% Chance: King's Rock, Full Restore

Level 31-40

• 30% Chance: Great Ball
• 10% Chance: Repel, Escape Rope, Full Heal, Hyper Potion, Ultra Ball, Revive
• 5% Chance: Rare Candy
• 3% Chance: Dusk Stone
• 1% Chance: Full Restore, Ether

Level 41-50

• 30% Chance: Repel
• 10% Chance: Escape Rope, Full Heal, Hyper Potion, Ultra Ball, Revive, Rare Candy
• 5% Chance: Dusk Stone
• 3% Chance: Shiny Stone
• 1% Chance: Ether, White Herb

Level 51-60

• 30% Chance: Escape Rope
• 10% Chance: Full Heal, Hyper Potion, Ultra Ball, Revive, Rare Candy, Dusk Stone
• 5% Chance: Shiny Stone
• 3% Chance: Full Restore

Keep battling, and your Pick Up Pokémon will keep finding you useful items. It's a great way to stock up on potions, Poké Balls, and even some rare stuff like Rare Candies and evolutionary stones!