The Most Difficult Pokémon to Catch in Pokémon GO, Ranked

Ranking factors for difficult Pokémon

1. Rarity
   How often a Pokémon spawns in the wild or appear in raids. The rarer a Pokémon is, the more difficult it will be to find and catch.
2. Base capture rate
   This is the percentage chance of catching the Pokémon with a single throw, without any bonuses. The lower the base capture rate, the more difficult it is to catch the Pokémon.
3. Flee rate
   This is the chance that a Pokémon will flee after escaping from a Poké Ball. The higher the flee rate, the more pressure is on each throw, making it more difficult overall to catch the Pokémon.
4. Catch circle size and throw distance
   Small catch circles and longer throw distances make it more challenging to achieve nice, great, or excellent throws, which can increase the odds of catching the Pokémon.
5. Movement pattern
   Some Pokémon move more aggressively or unpredictably than others during the catch phase, making it more difficult to hit them with Poké Balls accurately.
6. Weather and time of day
   Certain Pokémon have increased spawn rates during specific weather conditions or times of the day. This can make it more challenging to find and catch these Pokémon if their ideal conditions are rare or infrequent in your area.
7. Availability
   Some Pokémon are only available in specific regions or during special events, which can make them harder to catch for players who don't have access to those areas or events.
8. Evolution requirements
   Pokémon that require special items, or significant amounts of candy to evolve can be considered more difficult to catch, as it takes more effort to collect the resources needed to complete their evolution.
9. Type effectiveness
   Some Pokémon may be more resistant to your Pokémon's attacks, making it difficult to lower their HP and increase your catch rate within raids or trainer battles before attempting a catch.