How to Find & Capture Ho-Oh in Pokémon Emerald

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Get Ho-Oh to join your team forever with some simple cheat codes
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In Pokémon Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen, an Event-exclusive item known as the MysticTicket allowed players to access a special in-game location known as the Navel Rock, where they could encounter and catch the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and Lugia. While that Event has long since ended, it’s still possible to catch a Ho-Oh in Pokémon Emerald (and other titles) with the help of in-game glitches and cheat codes. Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to get this iconic Pokémon in your own game.

Quick Steps

  1. Open up Pokémon Emerald on your emulator.
  2. Enter the following Master codes: 00006FA7 000A 1006AF88 0007.
  3. Enter the Ho-Oh cheat code: B749822B CE9BFAC1 A86CDBA5 19BA49B3 E9EF5CA7 0B0030CF.
  4. Run into an area where you encounter wild Pokémon.
Section 1 of 2:

How to Capture Ho-Oh in Pokémon Emerald

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  1. Since Ho-Oh’s MysticTicket event ended back in early 2007, you need to use an emulated version of Pokémon Emerald obtain this Legendary Pokémon. Delta Emulator is a great option if you have an iPhone, while GBA Emulator is a good option for Android phones.
    • To play Pokémon Emerald on an emulator, you’ll need to find a copy of the game online (better known as a ROM). Use caution if you search for ROMs online, since downloading and using them technically qualifies as online piracy.
  2. Open up the main menu in your emulator of choice—there should be some sort of “Cheats” menu. In the cheat code interface, submit the Master codes, which will allow your other cheat codes to work. [1]
    • You may need to submit these cheat codes in two separate lines, like:
      00006FA7 000A
      1006AF88 0007
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  3. This code basically tells your game to spawn a Ho-Oh when you encounter a wild Pokémon next. You may need to submit this code in 3 lines, like:
    • B749822B CE9BFAC1
      A86CDBA5 19BA49B3
      E9EF5CA7 0B0030CF
    • Alternative: Enter code 83007CF6 00FA to spawn and encounter a Ho-Oh in your game. Make sure the Master code is in place first! [2]
  4. Enter a patch of wild grass within your game, or any other place where you’re highly likely to bump into wild Pokémon. Your next Pokémon encounter should be with a Ho-Oh.
    • Some players advise disabling the relevant cheat codes in the middle of your Pokémon battle to prevent any future corruption or glitching to your game.
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How to Get to Navel Rock

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  1. Enter this code in your emulator’s cheat console, which should be accessible in the emulator’s main menu.
  2. Find any door in your game, whether it’s the door to an NPC’s home or the door to a PokéCenter. When you step through, you should automatically teleport to Navel Rock.
  3. If you don’t delete this code right away, some players warn that you can get stuck in the Navel Rock location.
  4. Make sure to save your game before encountering Ho-Oh, and then begin your fight. [3]
    • What about Lugia? Head down to the basement level of the cave to encounter Lugia.
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    How long will I have to wait if I accidentally kill Ho Oh?
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    Once Ho oh is dead, he'll remain dead forever. You'll have to restart the whole game if you messed up the first time. Always remember to save before commencing with a legendary battle.
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    How do I get to Naval Rock without cheats and events?
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    You can only get to Naval Rock with the event ticket if you've played the event and obtained it, or with cheats. There is no other way.
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    I captured Ho-oh, but I can't find it in my box. What do I do?
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    You may have released it by accident. Check all the boxes in the PC -- if it's not there, go to the Naval Rock and catch it again.
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      • Want to make your battle against Ho-Oh a cinch? Enter Master code B749822B CE9BFAC1 A86CDBA5 19BA49B3 followed by 128898B6 EDA43037 to get an unlimited stash of Master balls, which are guaranteed to catch any Pokémon in the game. [4]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.gamechampions.com/en/blog/pokemon-emerald-cheat-code/
      2. ↑ https://www.gamechampions.com/en/blog/pokemon-emerald-cheat-code/
      3. ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Navel_Rock
      4. ↑ https://www.gamechampions.com/en/blog/pokemon-emerald-cheat-code/

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