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An ancient artifact tied to Groudon — physically possesses its bearer, capable of summoning and theoretically controlling the Continent Pokémon.
The Red Orb is one of two paired artifacts originating in the Cave of Origin, attuned to Groudon by millennia of geological resonance. Whoever holds it gains the ability to command Groudon — in theory. In practice the Orb possesses its bearer before Groudon can be directed, filling the bearer with the Continent Pokémon's rage and sending them into near-catatonic states of focused hostility. Maxie of Team Magma acquired the Red Orb during the Hoenn crisis, was possessed by it during the Seafloor Cavern ritual, and used it to awaken Groudon. The Orb was recovered from him during the Sootopolis climax and is now sealed in the Cave of Origin, under the watch of Sootopolis's priesthood.
A smooth red-orange crystalline orb the size of a large fist, warm to the touch, faintly pulsing with internal light like a bottled ember. Reflects fire even in dim light. Feels heavier than it should. Bearers report a subtle whispering pressure behind their eyes when holding it directly.
Also known as: Red Orb