Legendary Dog Glitch? (G/S/C)

[Mezase Master]

A while ago when I started a new Crystal file, I traded the three legendary dogs/cats/gerbils from my friend's old copy to my cartridge just for kicks. Anyways, I beat Red earlier today, so after that I decided to go and get Raikou and Entei, who I've yet to encounter in the wild. However, when I check their Pokédex area - even if they're right on top of me and I search the grass patch for a really long time - I never see them! I'm thinking that perhaps trading them from my friend's old file has caused the game to believe I've caught them already? That would really suck because I don't think I can even get the Rainbow Wing...

 

[flaming infernape]

Same thing happens with Mespirit and Cresselia, you may be on the same route as them, but that doesn't always mean they'll appear. Try using repels when the dogs are in the area, and you should have better luck finding them.

 

[Mezase Master]

All right, I found Raikou, I've never done this in Generation II yet so I wasn't sure what it took... thanks anyway.

 

[Shinx3000]

ok, if you have a pokemon with sweet scent, you could lure the pokemon that way. Always remeber to use repels and put your highest level pokemon on top of your order so that you are even more likley to face other pokemon