How to Get a Shiny Kyogre in Pokemon Sapphire

Expect to be doing a lot of this.

If you run into a wild Pokemon that flashes and is a different color than normal, congratulations; you've found a shiny Pokemon. Shiny Pokemon are incredibly rare, appearing at a ratio of one in 8,192. Though the odds are against you, it's still possible to find one, even if pursuing a legendary Pokemon like Kyogre.

Instructions

1. Head to the Cave of Origin. The Cave of Origin is north of Sootopolis City on the far east side of the region map.

2. Explore the cave until you find Kyogre. He's resting in a lake in the middle of the cave.

3. Save your game before facing Kyogre. This is crucial.

4. Approach Kyogre and press the "Action" button. The Blue Orb will glow and you'll begin a battle with the Pokemon. If Kyogre is shiny, he will be a purplish-hue and will flash before you send out your Pokemon (Kyogre is normally blue.)

5. Reset the game using a soft reset ("Select," "Start," "A," and "B" all at the same time.)

6. Press "Start" on the Main menu and choose to continue the game.

7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 until you encounter a shiny Kyogre. This may take a lot of time and patience, but eventually you will encounter a shiny Kyogre.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a Master Ball with you to your fight with Kyogre. This way if you encounter a shiny one, you can catch it without risk of losing it.

• If you finally encounter a shiny Kyogre, save immediately after catching it. Finding one is hard enough as it is.

• Take breaks often. Constant resetting can be tiresome and frustrating, especially since there's no telling how long it will be before you encounter the shiny Kyogre.

References

• Serebii: Shiny Pokemon
• IGN: Pokemon Sapphire Version Walkthrough
• Serebii: Kyogre
• Bulbapedia: Cave of Origin