In order to get ready for the Gen 2 Living Pokédex, I looked into Gold & Silver's catching mechanics. What I have discovered was too funny not to share.

Gen II Capture Mechanics article on The Cave of Dragonflies: https://www.dragonflycave.com/mechani...
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Music list: https://i-made-a.website/music_list/g...
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 How Capture works
1:05 Hit Points
2:08 Statuses
3:35 Balls
5:11 Special Balls
5:50 Working or Busted?
12:23 Conclusion