Why Ultra Balls Don't Guarantee Capture:
* Catch Rate: Pokemon have different catch rates, and legendary Pokemon like Regice, Registeel, and Regirock have extremely low catch rates. Even with an Ultra Ball, the chance of capture is still relatively small.
* Status Conditions: The most effective way to catch legendary Pokemon is to inflict status conditions like sleep or freeze. These conditions significantly increase your chances of catching them.
How to Obtain Regice, Registeel, and Regirock:
1. Complete the Main Story: You need to finish the main storyline of Pokemon Sapphire, including defeating the Elite Four and becoming the champion.
2. Find the Regi Trio's Locations: After becoming champion, you'll need to find the location of each legendary Pokemon:
* Regice: Located in the Seafloor Cavern on Route 134.
* Registeel: Located in the Abandoned Ship on Route 135.
* Regirock: Located in the Desert Ruins on Route 111.
3. Use the Right Tools: To catch these legendary Pokemon, you'll need:
* Master Balls: These are the ultimate catch balls, guaranteeing a capture. However, they are very rare and you only get a few in the game.
* Ultra Balls: These are powerful Poke Balls with a higher catch rate than regular Poke Balls.
* Status-inducing moves: Use moves like Thunder Wave (Paralysis), Hypnosis (Sleep), or Ice Beam (Freeze) to increase your chances of capturing the legendary Pokemon.
4. Lower their HP: The lower a Pokemon's HP is, the higher the catch rate becomes. Try to bring the legendary Pokemon's HP to the red without fainting it.
5. Be Patient: Catching legendary Pokemon can be challenging. Be patient and keep trying. You'll eventually succeed.
Tips for Catching:
* Use status conditions: As mentioned earlier, status conditions like sleep, freeze, or paralysis significantly increase your chances of capture.
* Consider other Poke Balls: While Ultra Balls are powerful, you can also use Timer Balls or Dusk Balls depending on the situation.
* Train a strong Pokemon: Make sure you have a Pokemon strong enough to inflict status conditions and damage the legendary Pokemon without fainting it.
Remember, capturing legendary Pokemon can be challenging, but with patience, strategy, and the right tools, you'll eventually be able to add Regice, Registeel, and Regirock to your collection.