Master the art of catching Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire! Get expert tips on status effects, HP grinding, and the best Poké Balls to use.
Alright, so you're looking to snag some of those super rare Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire? Awesome! You don't have to catch them all right away, but trust me, they're totally worth adding to your team.
Besides Latios and Latias, and your game's cover Legendary (Groudon or Kyogre), plus Rayquaza and Deoxys – who you'll meet naturally during the story – there are a ton more Legendaries out there. Most of them hang out in these cool places called Mirage Spots.
The general strategy for catching pretty much any Legendary is pretty similar. Your best bet is to hit them with status conditions, especially Paralysis. Then, you'll want to use moves like False Swipe or Hold Back to slowly chip away at their HP until it's just 1. I know it sounds like it'll take forever, especially for tough ones like Regirock and Registeel, but it's way better than accidentally knocking them out!
Once their HP is super low, start tossing out your best Poké Balls. Ultra Balls are good, but if it's nighttime, Dusk Balls are your absolute best friend. Even with 1 HP and a status condition, these guys can be tricky, so be prepared for a bit of a battle. If things start dragging on, switch to Timer Balls. The main thing is to just bring a TON of items with you – you'll need 'em!
Quick Tip on Poké Balls: You can grab Dusk Balls from the Poké Mart in Fallarbor Town. For Timer Balls, you'll need to head to the Rustboro City Poké Mart, but first, you have to chat with the Scientist hanging out by Verdanturf Tunnel on the Rustboro side.
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