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Can you fly after it, or must you walk?

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You must walk to its location. If you use fly, it will move locations more frequently.

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Can you catch the legendary birds while using repels?

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Yes, it is actually better if you use repels because it makes all the regular Pokemon go away so you can focus on catching your legendary bird, without other Pokemon getting in the way.

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Does it appear in all grass patches on a route? Or just one?

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It should appear in any of the patches on that route as long as you have defeated the Pokemon League

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Can I use my bicycle to reach a legendary bird?

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Yes, you can. However, you cannot use the 'Fly' HM to directly access the legendary bird's location.

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What is the best way to find the bird while roaming Kalos?

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Go to a place where you can move locations without a new map loading, such as moving from Route 4 and Santalune City rapidly.

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How do I make the legendary bird appear in the cave?

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To make the legendary bird appear in the cave, you must encounter it multiple times throughout the region. Once you find it in the cave, simply approach and interact with it to initiate the battle and catch it.

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How can I know if it is in the Sea Spirit's Den?

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If you look in the Pokédex and at the bird's location, the Sea Spirit's Den will be flashing red.

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I'm trying to catch Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres. Can I use a Luxury Ball effectively?

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You can use a Luxury Ball to catch these Pokémon, but its effectiveness is generally lower, requiring more luck. While any Poké Ball can theoretically succeed, Ultra Balls and Dusk Balls are typically the most effective choices.

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Can I get all of the legendary birds?

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You can't without trading. Only one bird will appear per save file. The bird you encounter will be based on your starter. If you started with Chespin, you'll get Articuno. If you started with Fennekin, you'll get Zapdos. If you started with Froakie, you'll get Moltres.

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Do I have to have the bird appear? I made it appear once and it kept moving, only once, close to Sea Spirit's Den.

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You must encounter it multiple times before it goes to the cave. There is no pattern. If it was close to the cave, it was just a coincidence.

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What 11 locations can I find Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres?

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You will not find Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres in just any 11 locations. Each of these legendary Pokémon appears in a single, specific predetermined location within the game.

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How can I battle them if they're always moving?

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You cannot battle them while they're moving; you can only battle them when they rest in the Sea Spirit's Den.

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Do I need to have a Pokémon between levels 60 and 69 to catch Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres in Pokémon X and Y?

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No, this level range is only a recommendation. As long as your lead Pokémon is a higher level than the wild Pokémon found on the route you are searching, you will be able to encounter the legendary bird.

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I have encountered Zapdos several times, can you tell me each location?

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There is no pattern where the birds go, it is completely random.

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It flies away when I get near. How do I stop this?

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Don't chase after it with the Pokedex - repetitively move from Santalune City to Route 4 until the corresponding bird appears.

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Do you have to bring your starter Pokemon with you?

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No.

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If I do 5 one day and do 6 the next, will that count as 11?

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Yes.

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Do the starter Pokemon have to be first form or can they be fully evolved to catch the birds?

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It can be fully evolved. Which legendary bird appears only depends on the starter Pokemon you take.

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Can I use Fly to find the bird I want?

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No. Whenever you enter a new area, the bird will disappear.

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How do I catch it without it fleeing?

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You cannot - it will flee as soon as you go into battle. You have to do this multiple times, until it goes into the Sea Spirit's Den, where you can catch it without worry of it fleeing.

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If I picked Fennekin, will it be possible to get Articuno?

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You cannot catch Articuno directly if you chose Fennekin as your starter; you would need to trade for it.

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What if I have multiple starters -- will I be able to catch them all?

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No. Only one will appear, depending on the starter you chose when you first started the game.

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What balls do you need to capture Moltres?

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Ultra Balls and Dusk Balls will be the most effective. If you are on one of the first turns of the battle, Quick Balls are a great choice, and if it is late into the battle, use Timer Balls.

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What happens if I trade my starter Pokémon away?

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The legendary bird you will encounter is determined by the starter Pokémon you chose at the very beginning of the game.

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What if you have all three starters, can you catch all three!?

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No, it only takes into account which starter Pokemon you took at the beginning of the game.

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Can I catch the legendary bird without beating the Elite Four and Champion?

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No, the legendary bird will not appear until you have defeated the Elite Four and Champion.

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Does evolving my Chespin impact which legendary bird I can encounter?

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Evolving your Chespin has no impact on which legendary bird you encounter. The legendary bird that appears is determined solely by your initial starter Pokémon choice.

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Once I have caught my bird, can I catch more?

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No, you will have to trade for the other ones if you want them.

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Can I use a Poké Ball to catch Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres?

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While it is technically possible to catch them with a Poké Ball, your chances of success will be significantly lower.

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Are there legendary bird Pokémon?

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Yes, legendary bird Pokémon exist. Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are known as the legendary bird trio.

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