Higher catch rates mean that the Pok--mon is easier to catch, up to a maximum of 255. When a Pok-- Ball is thrown at a wild Pok--mon, the game uses that Pok--mon's catch rate in a formula to determine the chances of catching that Pok--mon. ... The health of the Pok--mon (relative to its full health) The type of Pok-- Ball.read more >>