Colored orbs

The Red Orb (Japanese: べにいろのたま Crimson Orb), Blue Orb (Japanese: あいいろのたま Indigo Orb), and Jade Orb (Japanese: もえぎいろのたま Verdant Orb) are items used for calming or summoning the Legendary Pokémon Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, respectively.

In the games

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Team Magma^R or Team Aqua^S will steal the Blue Orb^R or the Red Orb^S from the summit of Mt. Pyre and use it to awaken Groudon^R or Kyogre^S. After the legendary Pokémon is captured or defeated by the player, he or she can return to the summit of Mt. Pyre to watch Maxie^R or Archie^S return the orb to its proper place. Afterwards, the player returns their own orb, and the villainous team's leader departs. Team Magma and Team Aqua are not seen again after this.

In Pokémon Emerald, the same events that happened in Ruby and Sapphire take place, only both villainous teams appear and therefore both orbs are stolen. Also, the player does not obtain either of the orbs.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Blue Orb^HG or Red Orb^SS is given to the player by Mr. Pokémon after Red has been defeated and both the National Pokédex and a Kanto starter Pokémon have been obtained from Professor Oak. After the orb has been received, the player can encounter Kyogre^HG or Groudon^SS at the Embedded Tower. Professor Oak will give the player the Jade Orb if the player talks to him while having a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver in their party. The Jade Orb causes Rayquaza to appear at the Embedded Tower and is exclusive to HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Item details

Red Orb べにいろのたま Crimson Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to calm Groudon.R Allows the player to encounter Groudon in the Embedded Tower.SS					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Magma.R HGSS Received from Mr. Pokémon after both the National Pokédex and a Kanto starter Pokémon has been obtained from Professor OakSS.
Description RSE A red, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power. FRLG An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times. HGSS A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BW A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.

Blue Orb あいいろのたま Indigo Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to calm Kyogre.S Allows the player to encounter Kyogre in the Embedded Tower.HG					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Aqua.S HGSS Received from Mr. Pokémon after both the National Pokédex and a Kanto starter Pokémon has been obtained from Professor OakHG.
Description RSE A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power. FRLG An orb that glows blue. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times. HGSS A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BW A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.

Jade Orb もえぎいろのたま Verdant Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter Rayquaza in the Embedded Tower.					Locations HGSS Received from Professor Oak if he is shown a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver.
Description HGSS A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BW A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.

In the anime

Red Orb

Blue Orb

In A Three-Team Scheme, it was revealed that Field Commander Tabitha, here referred to as Harlan, and Tactical Commander Shelly, here referred to as Isabel were in possession of the Blue Orb, here identified as the Indigo Orb, and the Red Orb, here identified as the Rose Orb, respectively.

In Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends, it was revealed that Maxie had the Blue Orb and planned to use it to control Groudon, while Archie had the Red Orb and succeeded in using it to control Kyogre. Maxie lost the Blue Orb when Pikachu became possessed by it after grabbing the orb off of Maxie's desk. It was shown that the both orbs can be absorbed into the body of and possess any person or Pokémon that touches them. This can happen instantly, as was the case with Pikachu, or over time, as was the case with Archie. A human or Pokémon being possessed by one of the orbs will have the corresponding legendary Pokémon's special red or blue markings appear on their body. While possessed, Archie was still able to control Kyogre, but Pikachu went on a wild rampage. When Kyogre was hit by Groudon's SolarBeam, the Red Orb extracted itself from Archie's body and he lost consciousness briefly. The Blue Orb also extracted itself from Pikachu. When he woke up, Archie seemed to have no memory of what happened while he was possessed. Both orbs shortly dissipated into the sky and have not been seen in the anime since. Their current whereabouts are unknown.

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  The Blue Orb controlling Groudon

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  The Blue Orb possessing Ash's Pikachu

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  The Red Orb controlling Kyogre

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  The Red Orb possessing Archie

The Jade Orb has not been seen in the anime.

In the manga