How To Throw Excellent Curveball Pokemon Go

So You Want to Be a Curveball King (or Queen) in Pokémon GO?

Alright, listen up, fellow trainers! You're tired of those straight-shot Poké Balls that just bounce harmlessly off a Pidgey's beak, right? You dream of effortless Excellent throws and XP for days?

I get it. It's like trying to thread a needle with oven mitts on. But fear not! I'm here to share my *totally* scientific (okay, mostly observational) method for becoming a curveball master.

Step 1: The Spin Zone (and Why It's Not Just for Laundry)

First, you gotta embrace the spin. Pretend your Poké Ball is a tiny planet, and you're the master of its orbital path. Imagine you're launching a tiny, delicious pizza into a hungry Snorlax's mouth.

Touch that Poké Ball with your finger. Now, spin it! Clockwise or counter-clockwise, it’s your call, your destiny! Clockwise folks are generally right-hand throwers, and the opposite for lefties.

Step 2: The Swing (More Like a Gentle Wave, Really)

Alright, so you've got your Poké Ball spinning like a top. Now comes the graceful (or not-so-graceful) launch. It's all about the trajectory.

Picture this: you're not throwing at the Pokémon, you're aiming around it. If you're spinning clockwise, swing from left to right.

It's like you're trying to paint a little arc in the air. Release the ball at the apex of your little painted arc.

Step 3: The "Excellent" Sweet Spot (It Exists, I Swear!)

Now for the holy grail: the Excellent throw. It's not just luck, though sometimes it *feels* like it.

You see that shrinking circle that appears around the Pokémon? That's your target. Aim for the smallest possible circle size.

Timing is everything! Release your spinning, arcing Poké Ball when that circle is at its *tiniest*. BOOM! Excellent. Feels pretty good, huh?

Step 4: Taming the Pokémon (Because They *Will* Fight Back)

Sometimes, Pokémon get feisty. They'll dodge, jump, and generally be uncooperative. Just try and calm them down.

Don't get discouraged! Watch their movements. Are they about to attack? Wait until they're finished, then launch your perfectly spun, arcing Poké Ball. Patience is a virtue, especially when dealing with a grumpy Pikachu.

You can also use those Razz Berries! They're like Pokémon candy that makes them a little more docile. Think of it as a peace offering.

Step 5: Practice Makes...Well, Better!

Look, nobody becomes a curveball master overnight. It takes practice. A *lot* of practice.

Don't be afraid to waste Poké Balls! Go to a park with lots of common Pokémon (Pidgey, Rattata, I'm looking at you) and just throw. Throw 'em all.

Embrace the failures, learn from them, and celebrate the small victories. Soon, those Excellent throws will be rolling in, and you'll be swimming in XP. You might even become the envy of all your trainer friends.

And remember, have fun! Pokémon GO is supposed to be enjoyable. Don't let the quest for Excellent throws stress you out. Just keep spinning, keep throwing, and keep exploring!