Concerns Over Master Ball: Potential Impact on Legendary Pokemon Catch Rates in Pokemon Go

Fans of Pokemon Go are concerned that the recently disclosed Master Ball may alter a valuable component of the catch rates for Legendary Pokemon. Pokemon Go made the famous Master Ball from the original Pokemon series available in the mobile monster-catching game on May 16, 2023.

Trainers know that the Master Ball will always catch any Pokemon, precisely like in the main games, but details on what it is capable of are still lacking. Some players are concerned that introducing this potent Poke Ball could harm some valuable aspects of the game, like the infrequent 100% catch rates.

Pokemon Go enthusiasts anxious about Master Ball release

The conversation started because a user wondered whether the Master Ball’s debut may alter the way 100% catch rates function in a post on the Silph Road subreddit. With the capture rates being kept a secret from the game master and the Master Ball revelation, the OP posted a post with the headline, “Won’t be surprised if Niantic removes the 100% catch rate for Legendary/Mythical Pokémon from raids.”

With the catch rates hidden from game master and Master Ball announcement, won’t be surprised if Niantic removes the 100% catch rate for Legendary/Mythical Pokémon from raids.
by u/Jiqu0r in TheSilphRoad

For those who may not be aware, a trainer has a considerably better chance of catching a Shiny Legendary or Mythical Pokemon during a Raid. However, whether it’s a 100% sure thing needs to be clarified. The trainer continues to defend their position by saying, “Given the recent history of this game—changes to remote raids, ToS, and a pronounced lack of transparency—I believe this might occur. I worry a lot about it. Due to contentious decisions like nerfing Remote Raid Passes and raising different in-game costs, the community’s trust in Pokemon Go creator Niantic has just reached an all-time low.

Not just the OP was concerned about what might happen in the future. “I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that they will do this if, for no other reason than to stir up a small scandal, they can later denounce to quell the remaining complaints and media attention the remote changes attract.” Others, though, had more hope for the Master Ball’s premiere. There is no connection between the two products. I wouldn’t be shocked if they did it.

Players are skeptical about how this potent Poke Ball may influence the game once it is introduced, even though Niantic has yet to verify any changes to the catch rate.