In this article you're going to learn how to catch Groudon, Rayquaza, and Kyogre in Pokémon Emerald!

Part 1
Part 1 of 3:

Rayquaza

  1. 1
    Go to Sky Pillar, and press A in front of Rayquaza (who is at the top of the pillar).
  2. 2
    Go to Sootopolis City. A cutscene should play. When it's is finished, press A in front of Rayquaza (at the Sky Pillar again), and then go into battle.
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  3. 3
    Use level 80+ Pokémon (Rayquaza is level 70), and you should have 50+ Ultra Balls (or, if you still have it, your Master Ball), and then make Rayquaza fall asleep. Paralysis is also an option, but Sleep lasts longer. If you have it, attack using False Swipe.
  4. 4
    When Rayquaza's health bar turns red, throw Ultra Balls balls frequently. If you're using your Master Ball, you probably need to lower the health to about half, but throwing a Master Ball when Rayquaza's health is red will almost always capture it.
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Part 2
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Groudon

  1. 1
    Defeat Team Magma so that they release Groudon from captivity.
  2. 2
    After defeating the Elite Four, go to the Weather Institute, and talk to the scientist on the topmost floor. He will tell you the route Groudon is on (randomized).
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    Go to the route the scientist mentioned (Groudon should be in a cave). Make sure to bring level 55+ Pokémon, 50+ Ultra Balls, and 1 Master Ball (if you still have one). Go into battle. Put Groudon to Sleep, and then use Ultra Balls or a Master Ball.
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Part 3
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Kyogre

  1. 1
    Defeat Team Aqua so that they release Kyogre.
  2. 2
    Use Dive to get to Kyogre, because it is in an underwater cave. Bring level 55+ Grass Pokémon, because Kyogre is an ice/water type Pokémon. The same method applies mentioned above: put Kyogre to Sleep, lower it's health to red, and keep throwing Poké balls.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    If it is possible to get Rayquaza in Pokemon Ruby, then is it possible to get Kyogre in Pokemon Ruby as well?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's not possible to get Kyogre in Pokemon Ruby.
  • Question
    My earthquake is not capable to battle. Why?
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    Community Answer
    If you use it against Rayquaza, it won't work, because it is a flying type pokemon. Ground attacks won't work against flying types or pokemon with the ability to levitate.
  • Question
    Do I have to defeat the Elite Four to get Groudon?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, then you have to beat the champion (Wallace), and go to the weather institute.
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Warnings

  • Use your Master Ball wisely. Using it on Rayquaza is the best choice, because Rayquaza is the strongest out of the the three legendaries.
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  • Remember, do not knock out any of the legendaries! You will never be able to encounter them again.
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Madeleine Flamiano
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This article was co-authored by Madeleine Flamiano. Madeleine Flamiano is a Role-playing Game Enthusiast based in Berkeley, California. She has over 20 years of gaming experience and is an avid gamer in all parts of her life—she's especially fond of tabletop board games and the world of Pokémon. Pokémon Crystal Version is her favorite game in the franchise. Some of her greatest feats were evolving Eevee to a Level 99 Umbreon and collecting every legendary bird Pokémon. Her professional path started at NaNoWriMo, where she scripted a summer-long world-building series and hosted its Virtual Write-Ins. She has written seven books for DDCO Publishing, which specializes in LitRPG and is operated by New York Times Bestseller JA Cipriano. She has ranked in the Top 100 list for Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, and Fantasy Romance. She was voted by her peers as "The Perfectionist" on Roleplay Adventures, a SERP for forum roleplaying. Madeleine graduated from Mills College with a B.A. in English with a concentration in Literature and a Minor in Philosophy. This article has been viewed 234,330 times.
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