Pokemon Sword Catch Rate Calculator

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Base Species Catch Rate (0-255)

Wild Pokemon Level

Maximum HP

Current HP

Poke Ball Type Poke Ball (1x) Great Ball (1.5x) Ultra Ball (2x) Dusk Ball (In Cave/Night) (3x) Repeat Ball (Already Caught) (3.5x) Timer Ball (Turn 10+) (4x) Quick Ball (Turn 1) (5x) Net Ball (Water/Bug) (3.5x) Master Ball (Auto)

Status Condition None (1x) Paralyzed (1.5x) Poisoned (1.5x) Burned (1.5x) Asleep (2.5x) Frozen (2.5x)

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Enter values to see your probability

How the Catch Rate Formula Works in Sword & Shield

Catching Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield isn't just luck. The game uses a complex mathematical formula to determine if the ball shakes once, twice, three times, or successfully clicks. Our calculator utilizes the standard Gen 8 capture logic.

The core variables involved are the Base Capture Rate of the species (legendaries like Zacian usually have a low rate of 10, while Magikarp is 255), the current HP ratio of the target, and multipliers from your Poke Ball and any status conditions inflicted.

Pro Tip: Bringing a Pokemon to 1 HP using the move False Swipe and inflicting Sleep increases your odds significantly more than any other combination.

Catch Probability Multipliers

Status Conditions: Sleep and Freeze provide a 2.5x bonus. Paralysis, Burn, and Poison provide a 1.5x bonus.
Ball Bonuses: While an Ultra Ball is reliable (2x), specialized balls like the Quick Ball (5x on the first turn) or the Dusk Ball (3x in caves/night) are often superior.
HP Factor: The lower the HP, the higher the catch value. Reducing a Pokemon to below 25% of its max health is crucial for difficult targets.

Realistic Examples

Scenario 1: Catching a Legendary (Rate 10)
If you are facing a legendary at 1 HP, using an Ultra Ball while it is Paralyzed, your success chance per ball is approximately 5.8%. It might take about 12-15 balls on average.

Scenario 2: Turn 1 Quick Ball
A Quick Ball used on a standard Pokemon (Rate 45) at full HP on the very first turn has a massive 42% success rate, making it one of the most efficient strategies for filling your Pokedex quickly.