How to Catch Groudon Without Using a Master Ball

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Last Updated: May 6, 2021

Groudon is a legendary Pokémon from the third generation. You only get one Master Ball in the game, so this article will teach you how to save you Master Ball for another Pokémon.

Method 1

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10 Timer balls

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These can be obtained from Rustboro City Poke Mart.
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Have at least level 35 to 45 Pokémon, preferably with high hit points.

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Wander your way to Groudon (Level 45) and your Red Orb will start to glow. This will cause Groudon to walk toward you.
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Send out a Flying-type first and stall the Groudon. The Timer Balls' catch rate doesn't go up if the Pokémon is weak, just if a lot of turns have been taken, so the more you stall, the better chance you have at catching it.
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Quick ball

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Find Groudon. Start battle.
- His standard moveset = Earthquake, Fire Blast, Solarbeam, Slash.
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If you run out, revert to the previous save.

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How do I get Primal Groudon?

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Play through Pokémon Omega Ruby until you reach the point where Maxie is reviving Groudon.

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Does this also work for Kyogre ?

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This strategy should work with any Legendary Pokemon, so I would say yes, but make sure that you take type matchups into account, as Kyogre and Groudon are different types.

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Groudon is level 45, so bring some strong Pokémon.

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Depending on your luck, you may have to use 1 to even 20 Timer Balls to catch Groudon, so be prepared.

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