How to Make Excellent Throws?

Here's our best tip for nailing this move!
  1. Touch and hold the Poké Ball until the target circle shrinks down to Excellent size.
  2. Wait until the Pokémon starts to attack.
  3. Spin the Poké Ball so you can curve it.
  4. As the Pokémon gets to about 3/4 through its attack, throw the curve ball as close to dead center as you can.

How do you guarantee excellent throws?

If you land it inside the circle while it's at its biggest, you'll get a nice throw. If you land it in the circle somewhere in middle, you'll get a great throw. If you manage it while the circle is at its smallest, just before it resets, you'll get the coveted excellent throw.

How do you make nice great and excellent throws?

To do this, press and hold on the Pokéball to make the circle appear, and then throw it when you're ready with a swipe. Remember, the closer you get to the centre, the better the throw type - it goes from Nice for most of the circle, Great for around half, and Excellent when it's close to the middle.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.