Pokemon Go: What are the probabilities of catching the Legendary?

Techno 28 July, 2017

With the arrival of the legendary Artikodin and Lugia in Pokemon GO, we are interested in the catch rate of these Pokemon a little special. You can already start to fill up with berries …

Since the appearance of Lugia in Pokemon GO, then the mythical Pokemon Ice Artikodin, we know that Legendary are now available to capture in the game. Unsurprisingly, you will have to defeat one of the new Legendary Raids, but also. .. show a lot of patience! Indeed, as the Epimetheos editor recently revealed, the catch rate on Legendaries is extremely low: 3% for Artikodin Sulfura and Electhor, and only 2% for Lugia and Ho-Oh. Fortunately, it is possible to increase these stats with a few simple tips. Well, obviously, do not expect to go to 80% catch rate, you would risk being disappointed.

To increase your chances of capturing a Legendary Pokemon, you can start by filling up with berries. Then you just have to increase your skills, to get to combine throwing with effect, and throwing excellent type when you find yourself facing a Legendary Pokemon like
Sulfura or Electhor, which will soon be available in Pokemon GO. By using a golden Framby Bay and achieving a perfect throw, it is indeed possible to significantly increase your chances of catching a Legendary, rising from 3% chance for Artikodin, Sulfura and Electhor to more than 23%, and Of 2% chance for Lugia and Ho-Oh, to more than 15%. It’s still worth the try!