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Lure is a held item primarily used in Pokémon games to increase the encounter rate of wild Pokémon. When a Pokémon holds a Lure while the player is traversing areas with wild Pokémon, it significantly boosts the chances of encountering a wild Pokémon compared to when the player is not using the item. This makes the Lure particularly useful for players who are trying to complete their Pokédex or searching for specific Pokémon with desirable traits, like high IVs, hidden abilities, or certain natures.
In various game iterations, the Lure has been presented with different durations and effects. For example, in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, Lures can be bought and applied to temporarily increase the encounter rate of wild Pokémon. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, items serving similar purposes include the Lure Ball, which works better if used when fishing.
Apart from its main function of increasing encounter rates, the Lure can also be strategically used to chain wild Pokémon encounters, which can
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Fling Power: 30
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation VII | 900 |
| Generation VIII | 900 |