Pokemon Go: Catch Pokemon - that's what the colored circles mean

If you want to catch a Pokemon in "Pokemon Go", you will have noticed the circles around the Pokemon. In this practical tip, we will tell you what the individual colors mean.

Green, yellow and red circles in "Pokemon Go" - that's what it means

Some Pokemons are harder to catch than others. If you pay attention to the circles in advance, you will quickly find out how difficult it is to catch these Pokemons. We'll show you what each color means.

• Green circle: If you see a green circle, this indicates a light catch. You can catch the Pokemon relatively easily and you only need the normal Pokeball for this. Depending on the throwing technique, it can of course happen that you need several attempts - especially as a beginner.
• Yellow circle: With a yellow circle you have it a little more difficult. You should try to catch the Pokemon with a better Pokeball. However, it is not impossible to catch the Pokemon with a normal Pokeball, however you should allow for more attempts.
• Red circle: The hardest is catching with the red circle. It is a rare and very strong Pokemon. You will hardly catch this Pokemon with a conventional Pokeball, so you should consider using special balls in advance.
• The circles are getting smaller and smaller, making it more difficult overall to catch the Pokemon. It can also run away if you can't catch it after a few tries. However, if you manage to catch the Pokemon with a small circle, you will get all the more points because your throw was "excellent". You should therefore always weigh up whether it is worth using a Pokeball for a catch. If you have spotted a rare Pokemon, it will certainly not reappear as quickly.

• In addition to tips and tricks for beginners and professionals, you will find a lot of information, such as how to make a better figure in the arena, how to improve the use of the app and also reduce the immense data consumption.
• In the CHIP kiosk you can download the CHIP guide as a PDF.

Exclusive CHIP special: Pokemon Go - tips, tricks & secrets

If you want to learn more about the game hit Pokemon Go: In the CHIP kiosk you will find the exclusive guide, which explains everything you need to know about the hype app on 36 pages.

• In addition to tips and tricks for beginners and professionals, you will find a lot of information on how to make a better figure in the arena, how to improve the use of the app and also reduce the immense data consumption.
• In the CHIP kiosk you can download the CHIP guide as a PDF.

We'll tell you where you can find which Pokemon in the next practical tip.