How to Catch Ho Oh in Pokémon Emerald

Last Updated: December 11, 2022

Ho Oh is a flying legendary fire-element Pokémon in Pokémon Emerald. Many players wish to capture this Pokémon, but in order to obtain this, you need to have the ticket for Navel Rock, which can only be obtained through the Wi-Fi Pokémon Event. Unfortunately, the event is no longer available for new players, but there's one way to get in Navel Rock without the need for ticket.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Obtaining Master Ball

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Enter the Master Ball code. You will need CodeBreaker to get unlimited Master Balls, so you won’t have to use your own stock of this rare Pokeball. Start your game, then open CodeBreaker. Enter this code: 82005274 0001. The code should be entered exactly as shown, with the space between 4 and 0.
2
Buy Master Balls. After entering the code, go to the PokeMart and talk to the NPC. You’ll notice that the PokeMart is now selling Master Ball for P0. You can buy as many as you want.

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3
Remove the code. After purchasing Master Ball, you can remove the code and then save your game.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Capturing Ho Oh

1
Insert the Navel Rock code. The code is 842CB8A9 7F8B0149. Insert the code with a space between 9 and 7, and then enter any building of the town. On the other side of the door, you will find yourself in Navel Rock.
- Remove the Navel Rock code. You'll want to do this before you proceed.
2
Explore the cave. From the docks, head north and then enter Navel Cave. Once inside, head straight until you find a ladder that leads you below.
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Head down. Go southeast to find another ladder that leads down. Follow that path and keep on heading north until you reach the end.
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Go west to find another ladder going up. Climb the stairs until you reach the highest part of the mountain.
- Ho Oh will appear once you reach the edge of the mountain, at the northern part.
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Use the Master Ball. Once you have captured Ho Oh, do not forget to save your progress before heading down and back to the dock.
- You can leave the island by taking the SS Ship, which will send you back to Lilycove City.
- If you have low-level Pokémon, it's advisable that you use Master Ball instead of fighting it.
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Battle Ho Oh. If you're not going to use Master Ball, you will have to fight Ho Oh. This Pokémon is a fire/flying type, which means it is weak against to water-, rock-, and electric-type Pokémon.
- Ho Oh is level 70 regardless of the player's overall Pokémon level, so be prepared.

Community Q&A

Question

How long will I have to wait if I accidentally kill Ho Oh?

Community Answer

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.
Question

How do I get to Naval Rock without cheats and events?

Community Answer

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.
Question

I captured Ho-oh, but I can't find it in my box. What do I do?

Community Answer

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.