The befriend rate chance of each Pokémon is determined by a combination of factors:
- Type of Pokémon: Some Pokémon have higher befriend rates than others.
- Level of Pokémon: The lower the level difference between the player's Pokémon and the wild Pokémon, the higher the befriend rate will be.
- Current HP of Pokémon: The lower the wild Pokémon's current health is, the higher the befriend rate.
- Player's Befriend Rate Stat: The player's Poké Ball Plus accessory provides a base bonus to the befriend rate of all wild Pokémon. This boost can also be increased by feeding Pokémon gummi.