Embedded Tower HGSS · Johto Area
The Embedded Tower is an ancient structure built into the cliffs of Route 47, said to have been made long ago by people from Hoenn. It is where the post-game legendaries of Hoenn are summoned: Kyogre in HeartGold, Groudon in SoulSilver, and Rayquaza in both. You need Rock Climb to reach it.
- Region
- Johto
- Wild Pokémon
- None
- Items
- 0
- Trainers
- 0
- HMs
- Rock Climb
Connects to: Route 47
Gift, legendary and roaming Pokémon
Groudon Lv. 50 · One-off encounter · Groudon RoomSoulSilver only: bring the Red Orb, which Mr. Pokémon gives you after you defeat Red and receive a Kanto starter from Professor Oak, to the Embedded Tower on Route 47 (needs Rock Climb).
Kyogre Lv. 50 · One-off encounter · Kyogre RoomHeartGold only: bring the Blue Orb, which Mr. Pokémon gives you after you defeat Red and receive a Kanto starter from Professor Oak, to the Embedded Tower on Route 47 (needs Rock Climb).
Rayquaza Lv. 50 · One-off encounter · Rayquaza RoomShow Professor Oak both a Kyogre and a Groudon caught at the Embedded Tower (one has to be traded from the other version) to get the Jade Orb, then return to the Embedded Tower to call Rayquaza.
Wild Pokémon
No wild Pokémon here.
Items
No items to pick up here.
Tips
- After you defeat Red and receive a Kanto starter from Professor Oak, Mr. Pokémon gives you the Blue Orb in HeartGold or the Red Orb in SoulSilver.
- With the Orb in your Bag, enter the tower to face Kyogre (HeartGold) or Groudon (SoulSilver) at Lv50.
- Show Professor Oak both a Kyogre and a Groudon caught at the Embedded Tower, which means trading with the other version, and he gives you the Jade Orb.
- With the Jade Orb, Rayquaza appears at Lv50 in the tower.
- If you defeat or run from any of the three, it comes back after you enter the Hall of Fame again.
- Route 47 opens once you have given the SecretPotion to Jasmine, and the tower itself needs Rock Climb.
Walkthrough: Part 25: The Embedded Tower and the Safari Zone
FAQ
How do you get Kyogre in HeartGold?
After beating Red, get the Blue Orb from Mr. Pokémon and take it to the Embedded Tower on Route 47 to face Lv50 Kyogre.
How do you get Groudon in SoulSilver?
Get the Red Orb from Mr. Pokémon after defeating Red, then bring it to the Embedded Tower on Route 47.
How do you get Rayquaza in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
Show Professor Oak a Kyogre and a Groudon both caught at the Embedded Tower to receive the Jade Orb, then return to the tower to battle Lv50 Rayquaza.
Can you catch Groudon in HeartGold?
No; Groudon appears at the Embedded Tower only in SoulSilver, so HeartGold players need to trade for one, and it must have been caught at the tower to unlock the Jade Orb.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances, items, trainers, rematch teams, gifts and shops come from the pret/pokeheartgold decompilation, and the Pokémon sprites and dungeon entrance pictures are drawn from the game’s own graphics in it. The position maps are the Gold/Silver wiki’s Pokégear map renders. Location pictures and trainer sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Pokémon Wiki on Fandom (listed on the image gallery).