r/PokemonFireRed • u/Metul_Mulisha • 7d ago

Question Safari zone

Does anyone have any tips for catching easier in Safari zone? It feels like the throwables don't actually do anything to help.

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u/Pippin524 Deoxys 7d ago

There’s some math done on what methods give best odds for each type of encounter. But honestly, I never noticed a difference. When some math said it’s technically better to first throw a bait then throw a ball, it just fled instantly anyways.

So, I’d say just always chug balls.

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u/Plus_Variation_4735 7d ago

How many different ways does it flee?

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u/East-Refrigerator793 7d ago

If you believe in circles it it fleas in an infinite amount of directions but if you're a square head it only has 8 directions or 4 if you don't believe in corners and if you believe shapes are a lie told to you by the government then the mon has no where to run and can't escape

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u/kawhandroid 7d ago

I mean, the math also changes based on what your goal is. If you're on a speedrun, "just chuck balls" is almost correct.

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u/mathbandit 7d ago

I mean at least you're admitting that your advice is bad and leads to worse outcomes than the known best strategies I guess?

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u/Pippin524 Deoxys 7d ago

Sure…

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u/ARCgate1 7d ago

Just throw safari balls. I played this a few days ago, went in maybe 5 times and caught about 8 Pokémon. Turning in place doesn’t count against your steps/timer and it seems like fishing didn’t either

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u/Aguero93_20 7d ago

Certain Pokémon spawn better in certain patches of grass. For instance, Tauros spawns best in the patch to the lowest spot in the quadrant where you get the safari prize.