Catching Pokémon

Learn the best strategies for catching Pokémon in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Discover tips on weakening foes, status ailments, and using the right Poké Balls to ensure success.

Alright, let’s talk about catching Pokémon in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon! It sounds simple, right? You throw a Poké Ball, and hopefully, it stays in. But there’s definitely an art to it, and I can help you get the hang of it.

When you run into a wild Pokémon, your main goal is to get it into a Poké Ball. If it stays, awesome, you’ve caught it! If it breaks free, don’t worry, you can just try again. The key is to make the Poké Ball more likely to work.

The best way to boost your capture chances is by lowering the wild Pokémon’s HP. Think of it like this: the lower its health, the easier it is to catch. But here’s a super important thing to remember: you absolutely cannot knock it out! If its HP hits zero, it faints and you lose your chance. So, you’ve gotta keep a close eye on its health bar as the battle goes on.

Early in the fight, you can go ahead and use your stronger moves. Just be a little cautious if they’re super-effective, as they can take down HP really fast. As its health gets lower, switch to weaker moves or ones that aren't very effective. There are also some awesome moves specifically designed for this: False Swipe and Hold Back. These moves are great because they’ll always leave the wild Pokémon with at least 1 HP, making them perfect for weakening without knocking them out.

Want to make it even easier? Inflicting a status ailment on the wild Pokémon really helps. Paralyze is a solid choice for consistent results, and Sleep is even better, though it might not last as long. Also, don't forget about your Poké Balls! Upgrading to Great Balls or Ultra Balls can make a difference. And if it’s nighttime, definitely try using Dusk Balls – they’re especially effective in the dark.

After the Catch

Once you’ve successfully caught a Pokémon, it’s ready to join your team! If you had to really wear it down to catch it, you’ll probably want to head to a Pokémon Center to heal it up. You don’t want to send out a Pokémon with low HP into a trainer battle, right? Since wild Pokémon are usually lower level than your current team, you’ll also need to train them up a bit before they can really hold their own.

Remember, you can only have a maximum of six Pokémon in your active battle party at any time. If you catch more than that, they’ll be sent to your Pokémon box. You can access these boxes from any PC in a Pokémon Center. It’s super handy for swapping Pokémon in and out of your party to build the best team for whatever challenge you’re facing!