How to Catch Groudon Without Using a Master Ball

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

Method 1 of 2:

10 Timer balls

1
Buy 10 Timer Balls. These can be obtained from Rustboro City Poke Mart.
2
Go to the Cave of Origin in Sootopolis City. Have at least level 35 to 45 Pokémon, preferably with high hit points.

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3
Go inside. Wander your way to Groudon (Level 45) and your Red Orb will start to glow. This will cause Groudon to walk toward you.
4
Groudon's moves are Bulk up, Fire Blast, Slash, and Earthquake. 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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Eventually after a decent amount of turns, you should catch him with one of your timer balls.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Quick ball

1
Get a Quick Ball and loads of Timer Balls.
2
Get some Pokémon with no weakness to his moveset and high hp.
3
Find Groudon. Start battle.
- His standard moveset = Earthquake, Fire Blast, Solarbeam, Slash.
4
Throw Quick Ball on the first turn.
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If it doesn't work, wait 10+ turns, then start throwing Timer Balls. If you run out, revert to the previous save.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I get Primal Groudon?

Bun bun

Top Answerer

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

Does this also work for Kyogre ?

Hagukanan

Top Answerer

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.