1. Encountering a Pokémon:
* Explore your surroundings: Pokémon appear in the real world around you. Walk around and keep an eye out for them on your map.
* Use Incense: Incense attracts Pokémon to your location for 30 minutes.
* Visit PokéStops: PokéStops are locations that offer items like Poké Balls, Potions, and more. You can also find Pokémon nearby.
* Look for rustling grass: Sometimes, a Pokémon will be hiding in tall grass.
2. Throwing a Poké Ball:
* Tap on the Pokémon: Once you encounter a Pokémon, tap on it to start the catch screen.
* Target the Pokémon: Aim your Poké Ball at the Pokémon by dragging your finger on the screen.
* Throw the Poké Ball: Release your finger to throw the Poké Ball.
* Hit the Pokémon: The goal is to land the Poké Ball within the circle surrounding the Pokémon. The smaller the circle, the better your chances of catching it.
3. Catching Tips:
* Curveballs: Spin the Poké Ball before throwing to get a curveball. Curveballs increase your chance of catching a Pokémon.
* Berry Bonuses: Use Razz Berries to increase your catch rate.
* Colored Circles: The color of the circle around the Pokémon indicates its difficulty to catch:
* Green: Easy
* Yellow: Medium
* Orange: Hard
* Red: Very hard
* Throwing Accuracy: Aim for the center of the circle for the best chance of catching the Pokémon.
* Patience: If the Pokémon breaks out of the Poké Ball, keep throwing until you catch it.
4. After Catching:
* Earn XP: You earn experience points (XP) for catching Pokémon.
* Collect Stardust: You also earn Stardust, which can be used to power up your Pokémon.
* Check your Pokédex: Your Pokédex keeps track of all the Pokémon you've caught.
Important Note:
* Catching Pokémon requires real-world exploration. The game encourages you to move around in your environment to find Pokémon.
* Be aware of your surroundings: Look out for traffic, obstacles, and other people while playing.