How Many Times Can You Catch Necrozma? A Comprehensive Guide
The short answer is: you can catch one Necrozma per save file through normal gameplay. However, there are caveats and ways to acquire more, involving trading or exploiting certain game mechanics. This guide will delve into the specifics of catching Necrozma, its various forms, and address frequently asked questions about this fascinating Legendary Pokémon.
Necrozma: A Deep Dive
Necrozma, the Prism Pokémon, is a fascinating and complex creature within the Pokémon universe. Its lore, abilities, and role in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon games (and beyond) have captivated trainers for years. Understanding Necrozma’s catch mechanics requires knowledge of its story arc and interactions within these games.
Catching Necrozma in the Alola Region
In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Necrozma first appears after you become the Champion. You’ll encounter it at Mount Lanakila after completing the Ultra Beast side quest. This is your first and primary opportunity to catch it. If you accidentally knock it out, fear not! Necrozma will respawn at Mount Lanakila after you defeat the Elite Four and become Champion again. This respawn mechanic allows you multiple attempts to capture it within that single save file.
Necrozma’s Fusions: Solgaleo and Lunala
The situation becomes more interesting in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Here, Necrozma plays a much more significant role in the story. You will encounter and battle it multiple times, but the crucial capture happens after its weakened state is revealed. This Necrozma is catchable, and the same respawn rules apply – defeat the Elite Four again if you accidentally defeat it.
The key to catching multiple Necrozma forms (Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma) lies in obtaining Solgaleo or Lunala, respectively, and using the N-Solarizer or N-Lunarizer. These items, obtained during the post-game, allow you to fuse Necrozma with either of these Legendary Pokémon. While you only catch one initial Necrozma per save file, the fused forms technically add more Necrozma entities to your collection within that game.
Trading: Expanding Your Necrozma Collection
The most reliable way to obtain multiple independent Necrozma is through trading. If you have friends who also play these games, you can trade Necrozma back and forth, effectively duplicating them across different save files.
Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra
In Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC, Dynamax Adventures offer another way to encounter Necrozma. While the encounter is random, this is another opportunity to potentially catch Necrozma. However, these mechanics adhere to the one Necrozma per save unless trading is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Catching Necrozma
Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding catching Necrozma, its forms, and related gameplay mechanics:
H3 Can I catch multiple Necrozma in one game without trading?
No, not through standard gameplay. You can catch one Necrozma per save file and fuse it with Solgaleo or Lunala, but the initial Necrozma encounter is limited.
H3 What happens if I knock out Necrozma during the first encounter?
Don’t worry! Simply beat the Elite Four again, and Necrozma will respawn at Mount Lanakila, giving you another chance to catch it.
H3 Where does Necrozma respawn?
Necrozma respawns at Mount Lanakila in Pokémon Sun and Moon and also has a respawn mechanic in its initial encounter location in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
H3 What is the best strategy for catching Necrozma?
Weaken Necrozma to low health, inflict a status condition like sleep or paralysis, and use Ultra Balls or Timer Balls. Saving before the encounter and resetting if you fail is also a good strategy.
H3 Is Necrozma harder to catch than other Legendaries?
Necrozma’s catch rate is typical for a Legendary Pokémon, but its high stats and powerful attacks can make it challenging to weaken without knocking it out.
H3 Can I get Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma in the same game?
Yes, in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, you can catch Necrozma and then fuse it with either Solgaleo (Dusk Mane) or Lunala (Dawn Wings) using the N-Solarizer and N-Lunarizer, respectively. You would, however, need to trade over the Solgaleo or Lunala from another game to achieve both forms within a single save file if you didn’t choose to get both in Dynamax Adventures.
H3 What are the N-Solarizer and N-Lunarizer?
These are key items that allow you to fuse Necrozma with Solgaleo (N-Solarizer) or Lunala (N-Lunarizer) to create Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma, respectively.
H3 How do I get Ultra Necrozma?
To get Ultra Necrozma, you must fuse Necrozma with either Solgaleo or Lunala, then use the Ultra Burst command in battle after holding the Ultranecrozium Z. This transformation is temporary and only lasts for the duration of the battle.
H3 Can I use Necrozma in competitive battles?
Yes, Necrozma (and its various forms) can be used in many competitive formats. However, its usage may be restricted in certain events or tournaments.
H3 Is Necrozma a Mythical or Legendary Pokémon?
Necrozma is classified as a Legendary Pokémon, not a Mythical Pokémon.
H3 What is Necrozma’s type?
In its base form, Necrozma is a Psychic-type Pokémon. Dusk Mane Necrozma is Psychic/Steel, Dawn Wings Necrozma is Psychic/Ghost, and Ultra Necrozma is Psychic/Dragon.
H3 Does Necrozma have a Shiny form?
Yes, Necrozma has a Shiny form. However, Shiny Necrozma is Shiny-locked in some games, meaning it cannot be obtained through normal gameplay. Events are the common method to obtain it.
H3 Is Necrozma in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
Yes, Necrozma is available in Pokémon Sword and Shield through the Crown Tundra DLC’s Dynamax Adventures.
H3 Can Necrozma destroy a universe?
The lore surrounding Necrozma suggests it is an immensely powerful being, capable of absorbing light and potentially causing widespread destruction. The original source text describes it as having “destroyed multiple universes, worlds, dimensions and planets with its strong power,” suggesting its destructive potential is significant.
H3 Where can I learn more about Pokémon and game-based learning?
For more information on Pokémon and the educational applications of gaming, visit the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org. They provide valuable resources and insights into how games can be used as effective learning tools.