"Pokémon Go" has been out for several days now, and, if you've been playing the game non-stop like us then you've been catching a lot of Pokémon using Pokéballs.
However, you've probably just been flicking your finger to capture the various creatures that come across your screen. Did you know that you could also capture Pokémon by throwing a curveball? Yup. Just like Ash Ketchum.
Not only does it look cool, but, if done correctly, you'll also gain some extra experience points.
Here's how you do it:
When a Pokémon pops up on the screen, instead of tossing a Pokéball out at it, hold down on the ball and spin it around.
It should start spinning with some flashes of gold around it. Aim and toss.
If done correctly when you capture a Pokémon, you'll get an extra 10 xp points.
It's easy to get the windup going, but the delivery's not so easy. It will take some practice and you don't always get experience points rewarded to you for nailing it. Still, it looks pretty cool and is sure to capture the attention of any passersby on the street or subway who are also playing the game and catch a glimpse of your screen.
You can watch a video on tossing a curveball here.
