18 March 2026

How to Get the Master Ball in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen

By newsgame

In Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Master Ball can be obtained as a reward from the Silph Co. President for saving him and his company from Giovanni and Team Rocket in Saffron City. However, players cannot directly head to Saffron City to save the President as there are multiple obstacles in the way that are blocking access.

After obtaining the Master Ball, a new problem arises. There is only one Master Ball per save file, which means players have to be very selective in what Pokemon they consider worthy of being caught in the Master Ball.

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How to Get the Master Ball in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen

How to Reach Saffron City

Go to Celadon City and obtain the Tea from the old lady in the Celadon Mansion’s first floor.
Go east through Route 7 and give the Tea to the thirsty guard to access Saffron City.

The Silph Co building is located in the middle of Saffron City, but a Rocket Grunt is blocking the entrance. He will not move until certain steps are taken.

How to Enter Silph Co Building

Go to the Celadon City Game Corner and activate the poster switch on the back wall to access Team Rocket Hideout.
Progress through Hideout and defeat Giovanni at the end to obtain the Silph Scope.
Use the Silph Scope to reveal the “ghost” blocking access to the final level of the Pokemon Tower (7F) in Lavender Town.
Defeat the Rocket Grunts to save Mr. Fuji, who will give you the Poke Flute.

How to Get the Master Ball

Use HM02 Fly to go back to Saffron City, and you’ll find that the guard blocking the way to Silph Co is no longer there.
Enter the Silph Co building and use the elevator to go up to 5F.
Step on the warp at the bottom left corner of the room, next to the Rocket Grunt, and you’ll be taken to a new location.
Step back on the warp you just arrived from to return to 5F.
Turn right down the narrow path and pick up the Card Key.
Return the way you came, stepping on and off the warp next to the Rocket Grunt twice to go back to the elevator.
Use the elevator to head down to 3F.
Defeat the Rocket Grunt standing just south of the elevator.
Use the Card Key to unlock the door to the left of the Rocket Grunt, and use the warp on the other side of the table, which will take you to 7F.
Defeat your Rival in battle and claim a free Lapras from the NPC standing nearby.
Use the other warp on the bottom of the room to reach 11F, the final boss room where Giovanni is located.
Defeat the Rocket Grunt standing guard, and use the Card Key to open the door to reach Giovanni.
Defeat Giovanni in battle to remove him from the Silph Co building.
Talk to the President on the couch to receive your final reward: the Master Ball.

Who Should You Use the Master Ball On in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen?

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There is only one Master Ball per save file, which means players have to be very selective in what Pokemon they consider worthy of being caught in the Master Ball. The best Pokemon to catch with the Master Ball are:

Zapdos, Moltres, or Articuno, if you can reach them very early on in the game.
Entei, Raikou, or Suicune, if you do not have a Pokemon that can prevent them from fleeing.
Lugia, Ho-Oh, or Mewtwo, if you do not have a way to deal with Level 70 Pokemon that know Recover.
Any Legendary Pokemon you are shiny hunting to ensure no accidents take place during the capture phase.