5 Tricks to Catch Pokémon EASIER in Pokémon GO

[@kbkeeto]

Watching Nick finally clean out his research catches was the real reason to watch the video. Great tips and explanations for beginner and expert catching techniques

[@juliensmit2858]

Now i am waiting for him to finish all his special researches ^^ I am genuinely not able to stack researches because I can’t bear the little orange icon that says that I have something to do!

[@goesbyTy]

Just as an FYI, once you've set your circle size, you don't actually have to set it again unless you throw a ball too late. So long as you let go before the circle comes back after the attack animation, it will always be the same size no matter how many balls you throw or how many attacks the pokemon does.

[@brettgilmore8260]

Indeed, you don't need to reset the circle size if the pokemon breaks out the ball. Just toss another berry and wait for the attack.

[@scelestion]

I think Nick kept repeating it just for demonstration purposes but I also was waiting for him to say that you only need to do it once per encounter (if the timing of your throws is right).

[@deanslaoui3501]

Need some friends on Pokémon go W4BWBYRYR

[@checkle1]

I've had people argue with me about that because they couldn't get it to work. Then I watched them throw, and they'd always throw too late and just tell me I'm wrong. lol it's so frustrating because they are so into Pokemon GO and are nearly level 50's.

[@notsafef0rlife]

​@@checkle1 cant blame people tbh. Not everyone has the reflexes

[@Baxteen1]

Trainer tips giving trainers tips again. This is why I have been subscribed since 2016

[@RatherFarfetchd]

Legit 😂👍

[@Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy]

I just got a shiny Bidoof when trying this out. Didn't even know this and I started July 29 2016 🥲

[@susyclrh2o]

Me too

[@nones100]

loving these old school trainer tips videos even when I feel like I know everything (Having played since 2016) I always end up learning something thanks nick!

[@mbcestelle]

I've been looking for this type of video for a while now. Seeing the changes that have occurred since the gamer first came out is quite interesting. I know not all of the changes have been favorably accepted but it is interesting to see what had changed over the years.

[@HaikesXO]

Love these style of videos too

[@colenaber7409]

Been playing this game since day 1, and while I know all these tips already, I'll still watch your videos because the content is so good, and I appreciate what you do for the community. Keep up the great content!

[@detailwerkzdallas]

Well I just started and no we all don't know these tips. Remember you're not the only one in the world

[@colenaber7409]

@detailwerkzdallas Uhh yeah... that's kinda my point. I want to plug his videos for new players because I respect his content. I'm also the guy who will call out other content creators for over-hyping certain things in PoGo. So... sit down lol.

[@detailwerkzdallas]

@@colenaber7409 Koo. This guy is very informative and love his style and teaching. Cheers

[@klone57]

The quick catching guide was EXTREMELY helpful!

[@mlwgurl]

Once you start quick catching, you'll never go back!

[@Saiyankev01]

It doesn't work on special spawns tho. Only normal wild spawn. It's an instant flee on incense, daily spawn, and lure pokemon

[@Ben_Hammond]

A tip for using the Quick Catch on a more difficult Pokémon, or a Pokémon that has appeared from a lure that you fear might disappear from the map if you leave the catch screen. Perform Nick's Quick-Catch as described, but don't Flee until you see the Pokéball shake a 3rd time. That 3rd shake is a guarantee that the Pokémon is caught, so you can flee as soon as you see it, and know that the Pokémon is caught. If the Pokémon breaks out of the ball, you can re-perform the Quick-Catch again, and wait on the shakes again just to be sure you catch it. additional note, Quick-Catch fleeing often leaves a 'Ghost' of the caught Pokémon on the map, which will disappear when tapped on. However, Pokémon from incense will react like they haven't been caught, and bring you back to the catch screen. If a berry was used before you tried to catch it, that berry will also appear to still appear to be in effect (despite how the berry's effect should wear off when the Pokémon breaks out of a ball). Those Pokémon are already Caught or have Fled, so don't waste time trying to catch them again. In the case of a Pokémon who does not have a berry effect applied. if attempting to use a berry results in an error, that Pokémon is also already gone, you can ignore it and move on. (This also applies to Photo-bomb Pokémon. And if you just want to remove them from the map, you'll have to just throw the ball and wait for the Ghost to break out and flee)

[@brtert7535]

I have a question. Lets say I used this quick catch method and left early. But the pokemon managed to escape. Does this pokemon also disappear from the map?

[@Cyberpansy]

I wonder what would happen if you used a master ball on one of these incense fleeing Pokemon. 🤔

[@DanE-bp6et]

I have watched many circle lock videos, but I have never been able to do it. I watch yours, test it again, and nail it first time. Cheers Nick! Enjoy your trip!

[@jessg.829]

I wish they would add an indicator so we could tell how many Pokemon are in the stack. Would be so helpful! Great video!

[@incognitoad6395]

LMAO! I thought they patched out the stack ages ago so I stopped stacking ages ago. 😂

[@TheMithrilGuy]

That would be good, but what would be better is if you got to choose which Pokémon to encounter instead of catching them by date encountered

[@mr.flupsurf2860]

if its full does is stops then or put it the oldesr away ?

[@danleonard2994]

I think its worth saying as I just finished catching my entire stack after noticing the 1st thing was changing, The stack limit is 99 and not 100. After 99 things are stored, upon storing another encounter it will start knocking out the first one on the stack.

[@jdc7323]

Very helpful. Had no idea of the stacking pokemon

[@Puggalug]

One other reason for unstacking, is if you happen to be 100km away from your home city. If you unstack in a far away location, you suddenly get up to 100 Pokémon that you can trade away for at least +3 candies (more if a special event such as this season Go)

[@PixeletDan]

Thought this was a vid from 2016, but I do appreciate videos like this. I've been quick catching for over 3 years now, could not imagine playing without that technique. I hope many others start to use it now!

[@amandab2276]

Yes! This was the video I needed! You explained the quick catch better than any other video I tried watching the other day, and included so many more tips I didn’t know about. I thought you did this video and wanted to finally learn this technique but for some reason had trouble finding it. It’d be awesome to see all new videos updating your current beginner/intermediate/advanced KZbin playlists.

[@trixxr4kdz26]

Smacking my own face* I wish this video was out sooner, but thank you Nick for the very insightful information. My son and I will be using this tips in the future :)

[@doopness785]

All of these tips have been explained by nick in past videos but it’s nice to get a refresher

[@ConnerTravis1998]

Guessing you’re a new comer too Pokemon Go then since this info has been out for years so most long term players already knew about these tricks (by my definition I’m classifying a new comer too Pokemon Go that they played the game no more than a year and or did start back in the day but took a very long break from the game but recently came back too it)

[@emmanuelvazquez3735]

Bro this trick has been on since 4 years.

[@iambeezyfbaby]

Setting the circle really helps with shadow pokemon, too, since they taunt so much

[@KonamiCode73]

Thanks! I used to watch your videos during the first year of Pokemon Go but stopped playing until a year ago when I picked it back up. I didn't know about the fast catch trick, so you literally saved me about an hour every day. I really appreciate it!

[@lukasmihara]

Fantastic Trainer Tips, Nick! Very interesting to watch even for someone who's playing since 2016 :)

[@paulskoog1186]

Thank you for showing us all the different catch bonuses. Thank you for showing us that if you release the ball further up the screen helps to throw the ball further and releasing the ball close to the bottom of the screen is a shorter throw. Not the speed of the throw. Watching you catch the stack makes me wonder how long it took you to amass the whole stack.

[@esv3330]

On Android devices you can unlock developer options and add a "sensors off" tile to the shortcuts drop-down menu. This allows you to position the pokemon in AR mode and then disable the sensor which will lock the pokemon in place. This way you can AR quick catch without the pokemon moving around on the screen. It makes quick-catching much easier.

[@silversonic1]

Or just use a cheap phone that doesn't have the sensor in the first place. It does the same thing.

[@esv3330]

@@silversonic1 interesting thought. Could work for some people, but I have no intention of carrying around multiple phones.

[@Blue-jn1ph]

@@silversonic1 nah

[@silversonic1]

@@esv3330 Never said "multiple". XP Just kidding. It's more something I would do if I am staying at home.

[@silversonic1]

@@Blue-jn1ph 'k. Your choice.

[@TheUltraSinx]

I'm loving the new guide style videos! I started playing in the beggining but then stopped. Now that I'm back it's great to have these guides as a reminder!

[@maito1794]

Great video! The only thing I'd add is the actual % of using the golden berry + ultra ball + curve ball + excellent throw, i know it's just an easy addition, but i think it'd be a cool fact to know

[@mitzki1214]

You can’t really add any percentage since every pokemon has different catch rates But to give an idea on the example mewtu Golden razz + curve + excellent = 16% Golden razz + curve = 9% Curve = 4% Regular throw without anything = 2% Meaning with the best catch odd and throwing that 13 times in a row you have a 89% odd of one of the balls actually catching it

[@maito1794]

@@mitzki1214 i was thinking more of the total catch multipliers. for example, ultra ball has a 2.0 catch multiplier, golden raspberry is 2.5, so if you do a normal throw with an ultra ball and a golden berry, you have a 4.5 catch multiplier

[@maito1794]

something like this: - ultra ball → 2.0 - golden raspberry → 2.5 - curveball → 1.7 - max excellent throw → 2.0 -platinum medal of the Pokémon's type → 1.4 (not sure if the Pokémon has dual typing, this multiplier works for both typings) if we add all this, we get a 9.6 catch multiplier edit: i'm not sure if this is how it works, so don't trust my math

[@juhakivimaki94]

talking about ar on while catching aron was a slick move

[@pinkprideparade]

i started playing about 5 days after the game came out as a whole, but i stopped for, like, 5 years after gen 2 was released.. so these videos have been great to help me get back into everything ive forgotten! glad to have your channel around, nick :)

[@stevewest5397]

Hey man, good to see you're still at it! I watched a bunch of your videos when your channel started, then my kid lost interest in the game. Now he's back at it again, so we're re-learning how to play with all the new features.

[@nicolaplays1134]

Great to see these tips all in one place! I want to share a slight modification of the quick catch technique, for use when you want to be sure you caught the mon, and you might not be able to re-encounter it. Maybe you're a passenger in a car or something. Anyway, use the same technique, but just wait until the third shake before you run - you can still skip the screens where it displays the catch XP and the mon's info card. And if it breaks out, you're still in the encounter and you can have another go. The other thing you didn't mention is buddy assist - as I'm sure you know, but people reading these comments might not, a great or higher level buddy walking with you can bounce the ball back if the mon attacks while you're throwing. Saves your ball, and might save your catch as well. All the other information about catch modifiers and throwing technique still applies when using buddy assist. And another reason to berry your mon before you stack them - you don't have to worry about stocking up on pinaps or whatever before you catch your stacked mon. The berry will be right there and ready to go when you get to the catch screen.

[@jakeberry5428]

Here was me thinking that clearing your stack would finally stop your research button from being orange. But you don't clear half your special research so it's still there 🙈

[@ReizokoRyu]

😅😂 Is there any particular reason he does this? It drives me a bit crazy seeing the orange notification so I clear it ASAP

[@Anne-qk3ch]

Appreciate the refresher on the catch circle technique. I haven't been using that lately.

[@Beoron]

One additional note on the circle lock: so long as you didn’t hold it too long, you don’t have to set the circle each time. You can just wait for the next attack and throw again.

[@byusaranicole]

Old school tips and tricks! Love it!

[@MelchorAlcaraz1]

Now this...this is trainer tips! Not just trainer plays 🤣 ty I didn't know much much I actually needed these tips 👍

[@user-nu4rf6dl7z]

These tips are great :) I feel like there's stuff in these vids you've been making that can help both newer and older players. Thanks!

[@mitchellminer9597]

Thanks, finally got the quick catch to work. When catching 'mons that jump around, alternate Nanab berries and other berries. The calming effect of a Nanab berry keeps working until the next berry goes into effect with the hit. A Nanab berry lasts two rounds.

[@scottormond7985]

You do an excellent job explaining the catch rates and techniques. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

I wish there was a check box in settings to be able to decrease animation overall. I would love for less animation when overtaking gyms, it just takes so long.

[@whiterabbit6341]

All animations should have a tap to skip option. Especially trading!

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

@@whiterabbit6341 Exactly! I’m not 5, I don’t want to see all of that!!!

[@FiXato]

@@whiterabbit6341 ugh, yeah, trading would be so much less aggravating if you didn't have to sit through that same old animation every single time...

[@PriMaLSunrise]

I’m lv 43 and this actually helped me so much! Especially the quick catching, what an amazing technique!! Thank you!

[@Dizzyinc1]

I feel like it's 2016 again with this video, this was great Nick. Thank you!

[@durkadur27]

Lots of really great tips here thanks a ton. I'll start setting my circles for raid pokemon to get more excellent throws and start stacking my research pokemon now thanks to you

[@shashwatagnihotri2909]

Bro your curveball throw technique is so easy to learn thanks for sharing

[@hunghoangmusic]

As a complete newbie you just have helped me so sooo much, like the AR mode! that's so cool, literally like in real life, also I accidentally found out the research stack by myself lol. thank you thank you!

[@TheCajunCatcher]

This brought me back to 2016 and learning how to throw pokeballs for the first time.

[@imSrslySerious]

These are really nice tricks, Nick. Love the video! I didn't even know about the AR+ quick catch 😂 One extremely small thing. With the Quick/Fast Catch method, you can also just hold the Berry or Ball-tray. I just tap and hold the berry-tray, throw the ball, move the finger on the tray maybe a millimeter to the middle which will open it and then run. You can also then hit the equivalent of the "back"-button on your phone to exit the encounter instead of the Run-icon. It's still the same basic thing. But hey, those very few milliseconds adds up, lmao 😂😂

[@WorldEaterZero]

It's always nice to go back to your stack and see unexpected shiny. The reason why I keep all the cranidos and shieldon recently so I can catch them all later

[@D.S.T.K]

Thanks for this video. You explain everything so clear compared to other content creators. I really enjoyed watching. Thank you

[@LunaLeViege]

the 2nd to last tip about stalling the circle circumference blew my mind; can't believe i'm just seeing this one. i almost woke up my Go+ saying WAT !!? LOL. i'm halfway through lvl 35, had multiple legendaries run on me during the NY goFest & can't help but think how many more of them i would've caught if i knew the multiplier ratios & these tips & tricks. i'll def be putting some of these (some i already do) into practice. thanks Nick !

[@cristiancruz1177]

Thank you for making this video it helps me a lot cuz im a beginner now i know how to catch Pokémon right and easier

[@FCChelsea91]

Had no idea about the research stacking. Great video.

[@aquanitemare]

I've been playing since day one and had no idea about the research stack 😳 That's so useful

[@Shimeana]

Thank you so much. I didn’t know there were tricks. Still learning how to play certain parts of it

[@rubenhylander7276]

Love your videos Nick, great tips! It would be cool to see a video where you do a complete guide over the numbers and stats of gaining candy XL, the chances of getting it in relation to level of Pokémon, mega level, raids, evos, etc. Would love to see you make that video!

[@lisedybkjr2277]

Another “trick” is having a two heart buddy while catching important things (raid hour etc) The buddy will help if you miss the shot

[@cristobalc5425]

Thanks Nick. You were the best explained of the quick catch method imo. Haha.

[@alien77778]

finally one showing the hands, too! after 20 videos with no hands I finally got it. tysm

[@JamesWiseMagic]

Dude you are killing it!! I'm loving these tips and tricks videos! Takes me back to the old school days of Pokemon Go and Trainer Tips videos!

[@Azhureus]

Thanks dude, came back to this game like 2 years break, nice to remind myself these tricks !!!

[@AnkhOfAscalon]

Sharing this to all my friends that are new to the game so they can enhance their gameplay. Thanks Nick.

[@WallBreakerOfficial]

Keep sharing them good tips. New players will be looking for current up to date tips and strategies.

[@manarfayad3804]

for the circle lock, once u've done it and as long as u only throw while the pokemon is attacking it remains as u locked it

[@paullora1585]

Loving this series of super helpful videos recently. I’ve been forwarding these to friends and all are thankful.

[@jamiefowler420]

Love these … feels like your going back to your roots, and giving out tips like back in the good old days !

[@MikeGOplay]

Even I, player since the beginning did not know about the AR catch trick. Ya learn something new everyday

[@jakewinter101]

I’ve been playing since day one and I had no idea about that last tip with the research! That’s actually so cool and I’m gonna start using that.

[@tonyd3056]

Such good tips. Thanks for the vid!

[@h3aL]

For the circle lock you don't have to set the circle AGAIN if your mon breaks out of the ball. The size is still set just as you did it at the encounter with your mon.

[@SimonOpsi]

I quick watch using only one hand. The pointing finger on the berry button, and the Fu... uh.. I mean middlefinger right next to the pointing finger, I then do the curve ball throw. It takes some practice but is really nice in the end

[@groovyroses]

This is great to know since I just started playing the game yesterday. I was having a hard time trying to catch one.

[@ianoleary8122]

Also if you wanna use the AR quick catch but the screen motion gives you a headache try covering your camera with a little piece of paper so it’s a flat black background.

[@omarviolante3634]

Been trying to get a perfect curveball throw on everything since 2016.

[@DaveSzumlanski]

Haha, the surprise was awesome! Sorry to hear about any lost Pokemon!

[@solatira5078]

Oldschool Trainer Tips! I love it!

[@inoriya]

the forth and fifth tricks are super useful!!

[@Tubbaflubba]

Thank you for this one!! The fast catch is gunna let me catch so many more mons! I really can't thank you enough!

[@allenk5783]

This channel had been so great the last couple of weeks!

[@pjz7088]

Probably the most Trainertips Trainer Tips video yet

[@jaelpanzer]

if your phone can handle it, turning on native refresh rate in PoGo will speed up menu animations. might have to turn it off when your phone gets hot tho as it messes up throwing if your phone decides to throttle the game. main menu > settings > advanced settings > native refresh rate on

[@MikeHausheer]

Yes!!! I love this stuff. Back to basics and all the NUMBERS!!! Love the numbers.

[@mtaise9798]

I can’t believe it took me this long to learn how to quick catch. Thank you!

[@frozencharlie]

Really nice that you gave that aerodactyl some food before stacking it away

[@erwinmateo6862]

Very Helpful to all levels on Pogo.Great content.....

[@whiterabbit6341]

Like the video, but knew these tricks (can't manage the AR catch). Still don't understand how people catch a few hundred during spotlight hour. I guess they're in places with insane amounts of spawns. Keep the "tips" comin'! :)

[@Laughin32]

And I can finally get excellent throws! Thank you again so much!!!❤❤❤

[@theresapiercey2652]

Fantastic tips. A few I didn't know. Thanks

[@alpahc]

Extremely helpful tips and well explained ty

[@MoanaLadouceur83]

Research stack protip: This is a good way to easily evolve any pokémon that need some type-based catch adventuring requirements. Example: Pancham requires you to catch X number of dark-type pokémon while it's your buddy. So when I want to evolve a pancham, I spend some time stacking only dark types in my research stack, and when I feel I have enough, I put pancham as my buddy and go through my stack. Easy!

[@trainerskulb00d]

This is the first tutorial where I actually understood and was able to quick catch....and in like 30 secs...wow

[@morsam28]

Another great video Nick. Alot of people don't know these little tricks. Very helpful. Guessing the shiny Magikarp was from the water festival event in 2019

[@rikthegreat2918]

Thank you thank you I appreciate it I can now catch the Pokémon fast 💨

[@viridiansexperimentchannel711]

Yes, join the quick catchers Edit: Also, I just assumed that Silver Pinaps would have the same multiplier as a regular razz berry + the effect of a Pinap berry; I didn't know the catch rate was slightly better than a regular razz berry

[@Hutchyy]

Same

[@esosique5]

If you berry the top mon in a research stack with something unconventional (I usually use a nanab, but a golden raspberry could work to), you can check you stack periodically and see if you have over 100. If the berried mon is gone, you stacked too much.

[@FatalBagel]

Would the newest mon show up at the top of the list or the oldest one?

[@esosique5]

@@FatalBagel The oldest in the stack would show up first, unless there are too many in the stack. In that case, you lose the oldest, then the second oldest, then the third, and so on until you start catching to free up space.

[@FatalBagel]

@@esosique5 I see, tysm!

[@Miata88]

Good video, only you didn't say anything about the 'critical catch'. Is there any data known how or when you have this or how to get this even more?

[@chapingo7067]

Regarding the circle lock technique: I've used for years but recently I saw that if the pokemon broke the pokeball there is no need to setup again the circle size, it stays the same from the previous throw. It helps if the pokemon does a lot of his attack animation, hope it works for everydobdy!

[@phillipmorin7770]

Thanks for showing me the quick catch method, my life us forever changed😍👍🏻🤣

[@dg_aiden]

Love the videos nick! I thought I knew everything but I guess not haha

[@stupidguitar17]

Love all the tips and tricks thank you!!

[@ArmaniV03]

Might consider using the AR quick catch method, but need to be careful for the battery with summer lol

[@hfamhall7022]

Thank you so much. I needed the hints.

[@Triquezz]

quick catching can also be done using the berry tray!

[@Grim0925]

I wish there was a way to auto Berry. Like set up which Berry you want like pinap. And it will use it till finishes or you turn said feature off. Time saver.

[@unitedchart]

very helpful and easy to understand, thx

[@VitalSigns777]

Great explanations! Great Teacher!

[@chrismulhern6527]

Tip: (only works if you have a pokemon on a gym) If your game freezes and you can't click pokemon or pokestops or even rotate the in-game screen rather than force reset the game click your avatar and go visit a gym your on then return to the game and the game isn't frozen anymore.