How to Capture Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Legendaries

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stock up!

   One of the most common mistakes is that people don't have enough Poke Balls.
   
   For this strategy, buy a lot of Ultra Balls, Quick Balls, Timer Balls, and Dusk Balls.
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   Step 2: Bring a Pokémon that knows False Swipe

   Even moves that do a fixed amount of damage work great, like Seismic Toss or Night Shade.
   
   Paralysis and Sleeping status problems are the best! Bring a Pokémon that knows those moves. ,, Take as long as you need to.
   
   Be patient and don't cause it to faint. ,, If it escapes, throw an Ultra Ball for 2 turns.
   
   Afterwards, try the Timer Ball again.
   
   Switch back and forth between Timer and Ultra Balls.
   
   If you're in a cave, mix up Ultra and Dusk Balls.
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   Step 3: Endeavor

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   Step 4: Super Fang

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   Step 5: or a move that you know won't kill the Pokémon you're trying to catch.

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   Step 6: When you fight the Pokémon you want to catch

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   Step 7: use an attack (status inducer or regular) or use a Quick Ball.

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   Step 8: Weaken the Pokémon as much as possible.

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   Step 9: Know that once the enemy is down to about red or low yellow HP

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    Step 10: use a status move on it if you have not already done so.

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    Step 11: Throw a Timer Ball.

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