Catching the Legendary titans – Regirock, Regice, and Registeel – in Pokémon Emerald is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. This intricate quest involves solving ancient puzzles and traversing dangerous locations. This comprehensive guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully capture these powerful Pokémon and add them to your team.
Prerequisites
Before embarking on your Regi hunt, ensure you have the following:
- Pokémon Emerald Version: This guide is specifically for Pokémon Emerald. The locations and puzzle solutions may differ in other games.
- Pokémon capable of using Surf, Dive, Strength, and Dig: These HMs are crucial for accessing the required locations and solving the puzzles. A Pokémon that knows Rock Smash is also highly recommended.
- A Pokémon with the HM Fly: For quick travel between locations.
- Relicanth and Wailord: These two Pokémon are absolutely essential to unlocking the Sealed Chamber and starting the Regi quest. You can catch them in the following locations:
- Wailord: Evolve Wailmer (caught by fishing with a Good Rod on Route 129) to level 40.
- Relicanth: Found underwater in specific spots on Route 124 and Route 126. Requires Dive. It is relatively rare, so patience is required.
- Strong Pokémon: The Regis are level 40 and can be challenging to weaken and catch. Bring Pokémon around level 50-60 with a diverse moveset.
- Plenty of Poké Balls: Ultra Balls are recommended for their higher catch rate, but bring Great Balls and Timer Balls as well.
- Repels: Useful for avoiding wild Pokémon encounters in caves and underwater.
- Patience: This quest requires a significant amount of time and effort. Be prepared to retry puzzles and battles multiple times.
Step 1: Acquiring Relicanth and Wailord
The first and most crucial step is obtaining a Relicanth and a Wailord. These Pokémon are needed to unlock the Sealed Chamber, which is the gateway to the Regi locations.
Catching Wailmer and Evolving into Wailord
- Obtain the Good Rod: Talk to the fisherman in the house east of Mauville City. He’ll give you the Good Rod.
- Surf to Route 129: Use Surf to reach Route 129.
- Fish for Wailmer: Use the Good Rod to fish in the water on Route 129. Wailmer is a relatively common encounter with the Good Rod.
- Level Up Wailmer to Evolve: Train Wailmer until it reaches level 40. It will then evolve into Wailord.
Catching Relicanth
- Obtain Dive: Progress through the main storyline until you defeat the Mossdeep City Gym Leader. You will receive HM08 (Dive) from Steven Stone after the Gym battle.
- Teach Dive to a Pokémon: Teach the HM Dive to a suitable Pokémon.
- Surf to Route 124 or 126: Use Surf to reach either Route 124 or Route 126.
- Search for Dark Patches: Look for dark patches of water on the surface. These indicate locations where you can use Dive.
- Dive Underwater: Use Dive in the dark patch.
- Explore Underwater: Navigate underwater until you encounter Relicanth. Relicanth is a rare encounter, so you may need to explore multiple dive spots and be patient.
- Weaken and Capture Relicanth: Reduce Relicanth’s HP and inflict a status condition like Sleep or Paralysis to improve your chances of catching it. Use Ultra Balls for the best catch rate.
Step 2: Unlocking the Sealed Chamber
With Wailord and Relicanth in your party, you can now unlock the Sealed Chamber, which leads to the three Regi caves.
- Fly to Pacifidlog Town: Use Fly to quickly travel to Pacifidlog Town.
- Surf West: From Pacifidlog Town, Surf west until you reach a series of underwater currents.
- Navigate the Currents: Follow the currents south and west. The exact path may require some experimentation. You’re looking for a dive spot in a slightly deeper area.
- Dive Underwater: Find the dark patch of water and use Dive.
- Enter the Underwater Cave: Swim north until you find a cave entrance. Enter the cave.
- The Sealed Chamber: This is the Sealed Chamber. Examine the Braille inscription on the back wall.
- Position Wailord and Relicanth: With Wailord leading your party and Relicanth at the end of your party, examine the Braille inscription again.
- Earthquake: An earthquake will occur, indicating that the doors to the Regi caves have been opened.
Step 3: Catching Regirock
Location: Desert Ruins
The Desert Ruins, home to Regirock, are located in the desert on Route 111.
Navigating to the Desert Ruins
- Fly to Mauville City: Use Fly to travel to Mauville City.
- Head North to Route 111: From Mauville City, head north onto Route 111.
- Enter the Desert: Continue north until you reach the desert area. You will need the Go-Goggles to traverse the sandstorm.
- Locate the Desert Ruins: The Desert Ruins are located in the southern part of the desert. Look for a small cave entrance.
Solving the Regirock Puzzle
- Enter the Desert Ruins: Enter the cave.
- Read the Inscription: Read the inscription on the wall. It provides a cryptic clue to solving the puzzle.
- The Puzzle: The solution to the Regirock puzzle involves taking specific steps within the chamber:
- Step 1: Walk two steps to the left from the inscription.
- Step 2: Walk two steps down from that position.
- Step 3: Use the move Rock Smash.
- The Door Opens: If you followed the steps correctly, the wall will rumble and the door to Regirock’s chamber will open.
- Engage Regirock: Enter the chamber to encounter Regirock at level 40.
Catching Regirock
- Weaken Regirock: Reduce Regirock’s HP without knocking it out. Use moves that are not super effective to avoid accidentally defeating it.
- Inflict a Status Condition: Paralysis, Sleep, or Freeze will significantly increase your chances of catching Regirock.
- Use Ultra Balls: Throw Ultra Balls until you successfully catch Regirock. Timer Balls are also effective if the battle lasts for many turns.
- Be Patient: Regirock has a low catch rate, so it may take several attempts to catch it.
Step 4: Catching Regice
Location: Island Cave
The Island Cave, home to Regice, is located on Route 105, south of Dewford Town.
Navigating to the Island Cave
- Fly to Dewford Town: Use Fly to travel to Dewford Town.
- Surf South: From Dewford Town, Surf south along Route 105.
- Locate the Island Cave: The Island Cave is located on a small island along the route. Look for a cave entrance.
Solving the Regice Puzzle
- Enter the Island Cave: Enter the cave.
- Read the Inscription: Read the inscription on the wall.
- The Puzzle: The solution to the Regice puzzle involves staying completely still in front of the inscription:
- Stand Still: Simply stand in front of the inscription and do not move.
- Wait: Wait for two minutes (approximately). It is crucial that you do not move at all during this time.
- The Door Opens: After two minutes, the wall will rumble and the door to Regice’s chamber will open.
- Engage Regice: Enter the chamber to encounter Regice at level 40.
Catching Regice
- Weaken Regice: Reduce Regice’s HP without knocking it out. Fire-type moves are not recommended as Regice’s ability, Clear Body, will negate any stat drops they might inflict.
- Inflict a Status Condition: Paralysis, Sleep, or Freeze will significantly increase your chances of catching Regice.
- Use Ultra Balls: Throw Ultra Balls until you successfully catch Regice. Timer Balls are also effective if the battle lasts for many turns.
- Be Patient: Regice has a low catch rate, so it may take several attempts to catch it.
Step 5: Catching Registeel
Location: Ancient Tomb
The Ancient Tomb, home to Registeel, is located on Route 120, north of Lilycove City.
Navigating to the Ancient Tomb
- Fly to Lilycove City: Use Fly to travel to Lilycove City.
- Head North to Route 120: From Lilycove City, head north onto Route 120.
- Locate the Ancient Tomb: The Ancient Tomb is located along Route 120. You may need to use Cut on some small trees to reach it.
Solving the Registeel Puzzle
- Enter the Ancient Tomb: Enter the tomb.
- Read the Inscription: Read the inscription on the wall.
- The Puzzle: The solution to the Registeel puzzle involves using Fly in the center of the chamber.
- Move to the Center: Walk to the exact center of the room.
- Use Fly: Use the HM Fly while standing in the center.
- The Door Opens: If you performed the steps correctly, the wall will rumble and the door to Registeel’s chamber will open.
- Engage Registeel: Enter the chamber to encounter Registeel at level 40.
Catching Registeel
- Weaken Registeel: Reduce Registeel’s HP without knocking it out. Use Fire or Fighting type moves, but be careful not to knock it out.
- Inflict a Status Condition: Paralysis, Sleep, or Freeze will significantly increase your chances of catching Registeel.
- Use Ultra Balls: Throw Ultra Balls until you successfully catch Registeel. Timer Balls are also effective if the battle lasts for many turns.
- Be Patient: Registeel has a low catch rate, so it may take several attempts to catch it.
Tips and Strategies for Catching the Regis
- Save Before Each Encounter: Before interacting with the statue of each Regi, save your game. This allows you to reset if you accidentally knock out the Regi or run out of Poké Balls.
- Use Status Conditions Wisely: Paralysis, Sleep, and Freeze significantly increase your chances of catching a Pokémon. Sleep is generally considered the most effective, followed by Freeze and then Paralysis.
- False Swipe: If you have a Pokémon that knows the move False Swipe, it’s extremely useful. False Swipe will always leave the target with at least 1 HP, preventing you from accidentally knocking it out.
- Timer Balls: If the battle goes on for many turns, Timer Balls become increasingly effective. They have a higher catch rate the more turns that have passed.
- Quick Balls: Use a Quick Ball at the very beginning of the battle, as it has a high catch rate at the start of the encounter.
- Be Prepared for Critical Hits: Critical hits can be devastating, especially when you’re trying to weaken the Regis. Be prepared to heal your Pokémon quickly if they take a critical hit.
- Avoid Using Super Effective Moves: While it may seem tempting to use super effective moves to quickly weaken the Regis, it’s easy to accidentally knock them out. Use moves that are not very effective or neutral to avoid this.
- Clear Body and White Smoke: Remember that the Regis have the ability Clear Body, preventing stat reduction. This makes moves like Screech useless. Also, consider the abilities of your own Pokémon. Abilities like White Smoke can be helpful to prevent stat drops from opposing moves.
- Check your Pokémon’s movesets: Ensure your party has a variety of move types to deal with the various potential threats. For example, bring Electric-type moves to deal with Water-type Pokémon that may appear while surfing.
What to Do After Catching the Regis
Once you have successfully caught Regirock, Regice, and Registeel, you can use them in your team or store them in your PC. While they are not required for completing the main storyline, they are valuable additions to your collection and can be powerful assets in battles.
Conclusion
Catching the Regis in Pokémon Emerald is a challenging and rewarding experience. By following these detailed steps and tips, you can successfully navigate the puzzles and capture these legendary titans. Good luck, and happy hunting!