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Aiming and throwing items like berries and Pokéballs (both empty and full) is key to the unique play style of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. But what if you're nearly to throw one of your Pokémon when y'all actually wanted to throw an empty Pokéball? Or what if your aim is off, and y'all'd rather just kickoff the throw over from scratch? Fortunately, it'due south possible to cancel a throw.

First, note that if yous've already pressed ZR, which begins a throw, you will throw whatsoever detail you have in your hand the 2d yous cease holding ZR. The simply way to abolish a throw is by pressing B — while all the same holding ZR. You can permit up on ZR after you press B and see your character pocket the detail they were going to throw.

Canceling a throw is a great way to not accidentally waste precious resources, since the items used to make throwables like Pokéballs and berries are in short supply. Canceling a throw tin too help you avoid fights you lot don't want to get into with the presently equipped Pokémon — or avoid the fight altogether. There's a lot of strategy to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and then make sure you're aiming and throwing items purposefully.