I don ' t use them on all Pidgey , but I do use them on many of them . I can hit a Psyduck on the beak , I can lob a ball and hit a Haunter , etc , but Pidgey ? They are more likely to break out on my throws than anything else . I have no idea why and I think it is actually done to me purposefully . That ' s right , Niantic said , No Pidgey without a lot of work for Nancy . I don ' t really think that , except when I ' m busting my fingers trying to catch one and it takes me more balls , more time away from catching something else and more careful aim than anything else . I have no idea why they drive me so nuts ! I was going to start avoiding them . Thanks Niantic . LOL ! <| sep |> Such a stupid rule for soemthing that is shown more beneficial than harmful . Wish they would look at this rule