Catching the legendary Regis – Regice, Registeel, and Regirock – in Pokémon Emerald is a challenging but rewarding experience. Their unique locations and powerful abilities demand careful preparation and strategic planning. This guide will walk you through the entire process, answering common questions and providing tips for a successful capture.
Where to Find the Regis in Pokémon Emerald?
The Regis are not found in the traditional sense; you need to activate their respective hidden locations. This involves solving a puzzle using specific Braile patterns found on the walls of the Desert Ruins.
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Regice: Located within the northernmost part of the Desert Ruins. To unlock its chamber, you need to manipulate the braille blocks to reveal a specific sequence, activating a hidden passage.
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Registeel: Found within the easternmost part of the Desert Ruins. The braille puzzle here requires a different solution to unlock access to the chamber containing Registeel.
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Regirock: Located in the westernmost part of the Desert Ruins. Yet another unique braille sequence unlocks the hidden passage to Regirock's chamber.
While the puzzles themselves aren't overly difficult, they do require a keen eye for detail and some trial and error. Many online resources offer visual guides to help solve these braille puzzles.
What Level Should I Be to Catch the Regis?
While there's no specific level requirement, it's recommended to be at least level 40-45 before attempting to catch the Regis. Their high levels and powerful attacks make a lower-level challenge significantly more difficult. Being well-prepared is key to a successful capture.
What Pokémon are Best to Catch the Regis?
The most crucial aspect is having a Pokémon with a high catch rate and the ability to effectively weaken the Regis without knocking them out. Pokémon with moves like False Swipe (guarantees the target is left with 1 HP) are invaluable.
Consider these Pokémon types and strategies:
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Psychic-type moves: These are super-effective against Registeel.
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Fighting-type moves: These are effective against Regice and Registeel.
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Grass-type moves: These are effective against Regice and Registeel.
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Water-type moves: These are effective against Regirock.
What Items Should I Bring?
Prepare these items before encountering the Regis:
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Many Ultra Balls: You'll need a significant quantity to increase your odds of capture.
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Poké Balls: A backup supply if you run out of Ultra Balls.
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Full Restores: Essential to heal your Pokémon between attempts.
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Status effect-inducing moves: Though not as necessary as damage control, moves such as Sleep Powder or Hypnosis can significantly improve your capture success rate.
How to Catch Regice, Registeel, and Regirock Effectively?
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Weaken the Regis: Use False Swipe or other strategic moves to reduce their HP to 1 without knocking them out.
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Induce Status Effects (Optional): A status condition like Sleep or Paralysis will drastically increase your catch rate.
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Throw Ultra Balls: Continuously throw Ultra Balls until you successfully capture the legendary Pokémon. Be patient; it may take several attempts.
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Prepare for Multiple Attempts: Don't get discouraged if you don't catch them on your first try. It's a challenging endeavor, and persistence is key.
What Happens After Catching a Regi?
Once you've successfully captured a Regi, you'll have added a powerful Legendary Pokémon to your team. Remember that you can only catch one Regi per save file.
By carefully following these steps and preparing thoroughly, you'll significantly increase your chances of adding these powerful legendary Pokémon to your Pokémon Emerald collection. Good luck, trainer!
