M: Wondering if there’s a Pokémon GO site that ranks creatures by their usefulness versus difficulty to catch. Like, according to the color of the catch ring, a level six Lapras or level 13 Dewpider is as hard or harder to catch as a level 15 Sceptile, and I know that the first two haven’t gotten nearly the CP potential of the third.
G: TL;DR: There's no single site that ranks Pokémon by usefulness vs. difficulty to catch, but you can get close by combining info from a few tools:
The issue you're noticing—e.g., Lapras or Dewpider being annoying to catch despite low usefulness—is a result of base catch rate + level + species quirks. The colored ring mostly reflects that combo, not actual CP potential or battle value.
Some examples:
If you're looking to avoid wasting balls on useless but stubborn catches, you might like:
Want me to script or mock up a quick matrix or site idea that visualizes this? Could be a fun tool.
M: Neither of the links you gave are working. Please give me the silph road link first, then let me think about what I want from you. Thank you.
G: I apologize for the earlier inconvenience with the non-functional links. For detailed research and discussions on Pokémon GO mechanics, including catch rates, you can visit The Silph Road's subreddit:
Please note that The Silph Road's primary platform is their subreddit, where the community shares and discusses various findings related to Pokémon GO. While they don't maintain a separate website with this data, their subreddit is a valuable resource for in-depth analyses and discussions.
If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
M: OK, please give me the script/mock up of the matrix idea. I’d like to see what that looks like.
G: Here’s a mockup idea for a matrix/table that ranks Pokémon by usefulness vs. catch difficulty. It's structured to help you decide if a catch is worth your time/balls.
| Pokémon | Usefulness (PvE/PvP) | Base Catch Rate | Catch Ring Color* | CP Potential (Max CP) | Worth Catching? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sceptile | High (PvP Ultra) | 12% | Green/Yellow | ~2750 | Yes |
| Lapras | Medium (PvP niche) | 5% | Yellow/Orange | ~2640 | Maybe |
| Dewpider | Low | 30% | Yellow/Orange | ~700 | No |
| Machop | High (evolves to Machamp) | 40% | Green | ~3050 (final evo) | Yes |
| Rattata | None | 50% | Green | ~800 | No |
| Gible | High (PvE+PvP) | 9% | Orange | ~4000 (final evo) | Yes |
Ring Color is an approximation assuming no berries and using a standard Poké Ball.
Would you prefer:
Let me know how you'd want to interact with this kind of matrix.