There is a method for catching Pokemon faster in Pokémon GO. Especially for those who play on their way to work or during a long commute, it might be hard to catch every Pokémon you encounter on the map. Not only that, but the Poké Ball capture animation can take a lot of time. While it's only a few seconds, these quickly add up when you catch dozens of Pokémon in a row. Fortunately, there is a way for players to completely skip this animation and catch Pokémon faster.
Having said that, Niantic has introduced new updates that slows down the original Pokémon GO Fast Catch method. The first change has to do with Pokémon GO's Raid rewards, where players can no longer click through the montage like before. Now everyone has to sit through a montage similar to Team GO Rocket battle rewards, increasing the total wait time.
Why You Want to Use Fast Catch in Pokémon GO
There are a few reasons players might want to use Fast Catch in Pokémon GO. For example, items like the Lucky Egg and Star Piece only last for a limited time. Therefore, players will want to catch as much Pokémon as they can within this time to capitalize on how much Stardust and experience they earn. Pokémon GO's Quick Catch method allows players to earn tons of experience within a shorter period of time. Here's how players can perform it.
Pokémon GO: Fast Catch Steps
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to Fast Catch in Pokémon GO:
- Step 1: This trick can be done while you're on the "Catching Pokémon" screen.
- Step 2: This will require two hands to perform. Use a Berry (or not, it's completely optional) and slide your right thumb near the Poke ball icon on the right.
- Step 3: Don't open the Poké ball icon, but rather slide it slightly to the left.
- Step 4: With your left hand, throw the Poké ball at the Pokémon.
- Step 5: If you land the Poké ball, let go of the Poké ball icon on the bottom right, and players should see the "Run" icon in the top left.
- Step 6: Select that and run away.
- Step 7: Repeat.
Niantic has also increased the wait time when players run with catching or without catching a Pokémon. Previously, using the above method would take about 5 seconds to complete the Quick Catch. However, after an update in late 2021, it now takes about 9 seconds to complete a Quick Catch in Pokémon GO.
Having trouble getting Pokémon GO's Quick Catch to work properly? Check out the video guide from The Trainer Club on YouTube below to see it in action!
It's important to mention that there is no guarantee that the Pokémon will be caught, but using one of Pokémon GO's Razz Berries or a Great/Ultra Ball will make it much easier. It may take a bit of practice to get this to work, but you can check your inventory to see if you caught the Pokémon. Repeat this process, and you'll continue to skip the capture animation. Using Pokémon GO's Fast Catch method saves time and also earns the player tons of experience.
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Pokemon GO
- Released:
- 2016-07-06
- Developer:
- The Pokemon Company, Nintendo, Niantic
- Genre:
- Augmented Reality, RPG
- Platform:
- Android, iOS
- Publisher:
- Niantic, Nintendo
- ESRB:
- E
- Franchise:
- Pokemon
