Easy Catch Cheats for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (GameShark)? Use Legit Methods Instead—Status, False Swipe, Ball Choice

Using GameShark or Action Replay codes can corrupt your save file. Instead, use these legitimate in-game methods to catch Pokémon easily:

Legitimate Strategies

• Status Conditions: Inflict Sleep (Spore, Hypnosis) or Paralysis (Thunder Wave, Stun Spore) for the highest catch rate multipliers.
• False Swipe: Use a Pokémon with False Swipe (e.g., Sceptile, Scyther, Nincada) to leave the target at exactly 1 HP.
• Poké Ball Choice:
  • Timer Ball: Best for long battles (max 4x rate after 30 turns).
  • Net Ball: 3x on Water/Bug types.
  • Dive Ball: 3.5x on underwater encounters.
  • Repeat Ball: 3x on already-registered species.
  • Master Ball: Guaranteed catch (save for Latias/Latios or Rayquaza).
• Ability Advantage: Lead with a Pokémon that has Illuminate or Sweet Scent to increase encounter rates, or Synchronize for nature control.

GameShark Codes (Use at Own Risk)

If you insist on codes, common codes for USA v1.0 include:

• Master Code (Must Be On): `9E6AC862823AB7A8 46B7D9E4A709E9E1`
• 100% Catch Rate (Wild): `87ACF659F5E9 5B6D8F7E` (may vary by version)

Warning: Codes differ by region (USA/EUR/JPN) and game version (1.0/1.1). Always back up your save before using cheats.