Since its inception, the main draw of the Pokemon franchise has been the concept of capturing its titular creatures and using them in battle. As time has passed following the success of Pokemon GO, the emphasis on the actual catching portion of the formula has only grown. Even casual observers are likely to be familiar with the series’ most distinctive symbol, the Poke Ball used to capture Pokemon in the wild. Throwing a Poke Ball in Pokemon is a straightforward idea, but Game Freak has also iterated on the concept significantly over the years with new variants.