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Popular Pals capture FAQ

The easiest Pal to catch in Palworld is Lamball at a 65% base rate, the hardest are the four Legendaries at roughly 1%, and lowering a Pal's HP below 20% is the single most effective way to raise any capture chance.

Updated 2026-07-30

Key takeaways
  • What is the highest capture rate Pal?
  • Does the capture bonus stack?
  • Can you catch Alphas?
  • Do capture attempts have a cooldown?

What is the highest capture rate Pal?

Lamball and Chikipi sit at the top of the base-rate table, which is why both are the standard first catches.

Does the capture bonus stack?

Yes — HP, back attack, status and streak bonuses all multiply together.

Can you catch Alphas?

Every Alpha is catchable. They keep their oversized model and stats once caught.

Do capture attempts have a cooldown?

No cooldown, but a failed throw briefly aggros the Pal and resets its status effects.

Is catching ten of the same Pal worth it?

Yes. Ten captures of one species grants a permanent Lifmunk Effigy-style capture bonus for that Pal plus condenser fodder.

Further reading
r/Palworld

Datamined community spreadsheets.