How to Catch Reshiram and Zekrom in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Reshiram and Zekrom aren’t just “cool dragons with big main-character energy.” In Pokémon Omega Ruby and
Alpha Sapphire (ORAS), they’re part of the postgame Legendary buffet served through Soaring Mirage Spots
meaning you’re not walking into a cave so much as summoning a cave like you own the sky.

This guide covers the exact requirements, where to go, what to bring, and how to catch them efficientlyplus how
to end up with both Reshiram and Zekrom in one save file (spoiler: your game cartridge can’t do that alone).

Before You Start: The Real Requirements (No Myths, No “My Cousin Said…”)

1) You must be able to Soar

Reshiram and Zekrom are found via a Soaring Mirage Spot, which means you need access to Soaring (the Eon Flute).
In plain English: if you can’t fly freely in the sky, you can’t make the Fabled Cave appear.

2) You need at least one Level 100 Pokémon in your party

This is the big gate. The Mirage Spot for Reshiram/ZekromFabled Caveonly appears while Soaring if you
have a Level 100 Pokémon on your team. Any species is fine. Borrowed, traded, importeddoesn’t matter.
It just needs to be Level 100 and in your active party.

3) Version exclusivity is real

• Omega Ruby: Reshiram appears at Fabled Cave.
• Alpha Sapphire: Zekrom appears at Fabled Cave.

If your goal is to catch both in ORAS, you will need trading (or transferring from another game).
There is no secret “press A 643 times” workaround. The Tao Trio does not respect loopholes.

Where to Find Reshiram or Zekrom: Fabled Cave (Mirage Spot)

The encounter happens inside Fabled Cave, a Mirage Spot you can only reach by Soaring. When it appears,
it’s on a large island out at seagenerally described as east of Route 110 (near the bay by the Seaside Cycling Road),
or southeast of Mauville City depending on how you visualize the map.

Step-by-step: Making Fabled Cave appear

1. Put a Level 100 Pokémon into your party (not the PCyour party).
2. Use the Eon Flute and begin Soaring.
3. Fly around the ocean area near Route 110 until you spot the Mirage island for Fabled Cave.
4. Land on the island, walk to the cave entrance, and go inside.

Inside Fabled Cave: the “mysterious ring” encounter

In the back of the cave, you’ll see a floating mysterious ring. Interact with it to start the battle:
Reshiram in Omega Ruby or Zekrom in Alpha Sapphire. If you faint it or run away, it can
reappear after you enter the Hall of Fame againso you’re not permanently doomed by one bad decision.

Quick Prep Checklist (Because Legendary Battles Love Chaos)

Recommended “catch kit” Pokémon

• False Swipe user (Gallade, Breloom, Scizor, Absol, etc.) to safely drop HP to 1.
• Status move:
  • Sleep (Spore is best) for the highest catch boost.
  • Paralysis if you prefer consistent turns without sleep wearing off.
• Bulky pivot to soak hits while you throw balls (a sturdy Water/Fairy or bulky Dragon resist helps).

Useful items

• Timer Balls (amazing once the fight drags onlegendary battles often do).
• Dusk Balls (if you’re battling at night; situational but strong).
• Ultra Balls (solid default).
• Plenty of Revives/Full Restores (your team isn’t here to look pretty).

Do this one thing every time

Save right in front of the ring. Not ten steps earlier. Not after you “just weaken it a bit.”
In front of the ring. Always. Your future self will thank you.

How to Catch Reshiram in Omega Ruby

Where and when

Reshiram is encountered at Fabled Cave in Omega Ruby once you are Soaring and have a Level 100 Pokémon in your party.
The encounter is a static battle at Level 50.

What Reshiram can do in the fight

Expect a mix of Dragon and special coverage. Reshiram’s ORAS moveset at Fabled Cave includes
Dragon Breath, Slash, Extrasensory, and Fusion Flare.
Translation: it can hit surprisingly hard if you show up with something flimsy.

Safe strategy

1. Lead with a bulky Pokémon that won’t get roasted by Fusion Flare (Water types are often comfortable here).
2. Use False Swipe to bring Reshiram down to 1 HP.
3. Apply Sleep (ideal) or Paralysis.
4. Start throwing ballsuse Ultra Balls early, then switch to Timer Balls once turns stack up.

Common mistakes

• Accidentally KO’ing it with a critical hitavoid risky super-effective hits when it’s low.
• Not packing enough ballslegendary pride is stubborn, and your bag should be too.
• Forgetting the Level 100 requirement after swapping teamsyes, it happens to everyone once.

How to Catch Zekrom in Alpha Sapphire

Where and when

Zekrom is encountered at Fabled Cave in Alpha Sapphire under the same conditions:
you must be Soaring and have a Level 100 Pokémon in your party. Like Reshiram, it appears as a
Level 50 static encounter.

What Zekrom can do in the fight

Zekrom’s Fabled Cave moveset includes Dragon Breath, Slash, Zen Headbutt,
and Fusion Bolt. Translation: it can smack you physically and also punish Water/Flying types that wander in
thinking this is a casual meet-and-greet.

Safe strategy

1. Open with something that can comfortably take Electric/Dragon pressure without panicking.
2. Bring Zekrom down with False Swipe.
3. Use Sleep or Paralysis and start the catch loop.
4. When the battle drags, let Timer Balls do their job (they love long conversations).

How to Get Both Reshiram and Zekrom in One ORAS Save

Here’s the honest rule: your version only lets you catch one of them at Fabled Cave. To get the other,
you need a trade (or a transfer from another game).

Option A: Trade with a friend (the classic)

• If you own Omega Ruby, catch Reshiram and trade for Zekrom.
• If you own Alpha Sapphire, catch Zekrom and trade for Reshiram.

Pro tip: agree ahead of time whether it’s a permanent trade, a trade-back, or a “swap legendaries for Pokédex then return.”
Friendship survives longer when expectations are clear.

Option B: Trade with yourself (two systems / two copies)

If you have access to both versions and a way to trade between them, you can catch the version-exclusive dragon in each game,
then move one over. It’s the most controlled methodno strangers, no surprises, no “why is this Zekrom named
FREE ROBUX?”

Option C: Transfer from older games (if you already have one)

If you already own Reshiram or Zekrom from earlier titles and have a legitimate way to move it into ORAS, you can skip hunting the opposite version.
This is especially handy if your goal is “own both” rather than “catch both inside ORAS specifically.”

Troubleshooting: When Fabled Cave Won’t Show Up

“I can’t find Fabled Cave anywhere.”

• Double-check that you have a Level 100 Pokémon in your party right now.
• Confirm you can Soar (Eon Flute access).
• Fly around the correct ocean zone near Route 110Mirage Spots can be easy to miss.

“The ring is there, but the Pokémon won’t appear.”

• If you already caught the legendary for your version, it won’t reappear unless it’s eligible to respawn.
• If you defeated it or ran, you may need to re-enter the Hall of Fame (Elite Four rematch) for it to respawn.
• Make sure you’re not expecting the wrong version-exclusive (Zekrom won’t show in Omega Ruby, and Reshiram won’t show in Alpha Sapphire).

Bonus: Want Kyurem Too? (Because the Tao Trio Loves Drama)

This is optional, but it matters for anyone who wants the full set: in ORAS, Kyurem appears at another Mirage Spot
only if you have both Reshiram and Zekrom in your party. That requirement basically forces trading (or transferring).

Once you have both dragons, Soar to find Gnarled Den, where Kyurem can be battled. This is also where you can obtain
the DNA Splicers, which fuse Kyurem with Reshiram (White Kyurem) or Zekrom (Black Kyurem) for battle strategy chaosin the fun way.

Final Tips to Make the Catch Less Painful (and More Legendary)

• Bring patience. Legendary catches are a vibe: part skill, part RNG, part “why are you like this?”
• Sleep > Paralyze for pure catch efficiency, but paralysis is steadier if you hate sleep timers.
• Timer Balls are secretly the MVP when the battle hits “episode length.”
• Save at the ring so you can reset for natures, IV hopes, or shiny attempts without losing your mind.

Player Experiences: What the Reshiram & Zekrom Hunt Feels Like (and What You Learn)

Even though the steps are straightforward, the actual experience of hunting Reshiram or Zekrom in ORAS has a very specific flavor:
it’s equal parts “I am a strategic mastermind” and “why did I forget one tiny requirement and waste 20 minutes flying in circles?”

The first thing most players notice is how different Mirage hunting feels compared to classic legendary hunts.
In older games, the journey was usually “walk to cave, solve puzzle, fight legend.” In ORAS, the sky is your menu screen.
You don’t just go to a placeyou trigger it by meeting conditions. That makes your party feel like a keyring:
one Level 100 Pokémon is basically your “VIP pass” to Fabled Cave. The moment you realize that, you start treating your team slot
like precious real estate. One spot is permanently reserved for your Level 100, whether it’s a trained ace, a borrowed monster,
or a champion ribbon flex you keep around for convenience.

The second lesson is that prep beats power. Reshiram and Zekrom are only Level 50 here, so you could brute-force them…
but that’s how you end up telling a sad story about a critical hit at 1 HP. The players who have the smoothest catches usually run a
dedicated catchersomething with False Swipe and a reliable status move. The vibe is less “battle” and more “gentle negotiation,”
like you’re asking a legendary dragon to please get into the ball because you brought snacks and a comfy seat.

There’s also a funny psychological twist: Soaring makes you feel powerful, which can lead to overconfidence.
You’re literally flying across Hoenn like an aerial superhero, spotting Mirage Spots like you own the place… and then the game humbles you
with a simple rule: “No Level 100 in your party? No cave for you.” That tiny requirement creates some of the most classic ORAS moments:
you swap teams to train, forget your Level 100, take off soaring, don’t see the cave, and start questioning reality. Then you remember,
fix your party, and suddenly the island appears like it was there the whole time. ORAS doesn’t punish you with damageit punishes you with
mild confusion and wasted minutes, which is honestly more effective.

The experience also highlights how version exclusives shape the community side of Pokémon. If you want both Reshiram and Zekrom in one save,
you’re pushed into tradingmeaning you’re either coordinating with a friend, negotiating online, or using another copy/system. For a lot of players,
that’s where the “story” lives: you catch your dragon, then you go on a social quest for the other one. Some people do clean swaps.
Some do trade-backs. Some trade something valuable and never look back. Either way, it turns a simple catch into a mini-adventure with real stakes.

Finally, if you decide to soft reset for a preferred nature (or a shiny attempt), the hunt becomes a rhythm. Save at the ring, interact, check,
reset, repeat. It’s not complicatedbut it’s weirdly calming if you’re in the mood for it, and hilariously frustrating if you aren’t.
The key is to treat it like a long playlist: get comfortable, stay consistent, and don’t “just do one more” when you’re already tired.
Legendary dragons have unlimited patience. Humans do not.