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| name = ''Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire''
 
| image = <tabber>Ruby=[[File:Pokemon Ruby (NA).jpg|250px]]|-|Sapphire=[[File:Pokemon Sapphire (NA).jpg|250px]]</tabber>
 
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| caption = Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire's North American box arts.
 
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| developer = [[Game Freak]]
 
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| publisher = [[The Pokémon Company]] <small>(JP)</small><br>[[Nintendo]] <small>(JP distribution; INT publishing)</small>
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| system1NA = March 19, [[2003]]
 
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'''''Pokémon Ruby '''''('''ポケットモンスタールビー''' ''Poketto Monsutā Rubī'', ''Pocket Monsters Ruby'') and ('''ポケットモンスターサファイア '''''Poketto Monsutā'' ''Safaia, Pocket Monsters Sapphire'') '''''Pokémon Sapphire''''', are part of the [[Third Pokémon generation|third generation]] of ''[[Pokémon (series)|Pokémon]]'' games (also known as "the gem generation" from its naming - ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''). It was also the first set of ''Pokémon'' games to be released on the [[Game Boy Advance]], as ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver]]'' were both on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This led to large graphical upgrades from the previous games, as well as a new storyline. Of course, as in every new generation of ''Pokémon'' games, there were also brand new [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] species, 135 more to be exact.
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'''''Pokémon Ruby'''''{{Japanese|ポケットモンスタールビ|Poketto Monsutā Rubī}} and '''''Pokémon Sapphire'''''{{Japanese|ポケットモンスターサファイア|Poketto Monsutā Safaia}} are part of the [[Third Pokémon generation|third generation]] of ''[[Pokémon (series)|Pokémon]]'' games (also known as "the gem generation" from its naming - ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'', and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''). It was also the first set of ''Pokémon'' games to be released on the [[Game Boy Advance]], and it led to large graphical upgrades from the previous games. 135 brand new [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] species can be found in ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''.
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''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first set of mainline games to use a publishing and distribution setup which had The Pokémon Company as the publisher in Japan, Nintendo as the distributor in Japan, and Nintendo as the publisher/distributor in other countries.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
===Battling===
 
===Battling===
Double [[Pokémon battle|battles]] were first introduced in these games, as well as [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contests]], [[Secret Base|Secret Bases]], and Pokémon Abilities. In ''Ruby and Sapphire'' and beyond battling environments,
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Double [[Pokémon battle|battles]] were first introduced in these games, as well as [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Secret Base]]s, and Pokémon Abilities. In ''Ruby and Sapphire'' and beyond battling environments, e.g. Sandstorm, would inflict damage each turn, and the ground was different. When their sales are combined, ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the best-selling [[Game Boy Advance]] games in history. Separately, they are both among the top ten best-sellers for the Game Boy Advance.
e.g. Sandstorm, would inflict damage each turn, and the ground was different.
 
When their sales are combined, ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the best-selling [[Game Boy Advance]] games in history. Separately, they are both among the top ten best-sellers for the Game Boy Advance.
 
   
 
===HMs===
 
===HMs===
The previous [[TMs]] (Technical Machines) and [[HMs]] (Hidden Machines) from previous games are in the games, and two new HMs were added:
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The previous [[TMs]] (Technical Machines) and [[HMs]] (Hidden Machines) from the previous games are in the games, and two new HMs were added:
 
*'''[[HM06]]''' is now ''[[Rock Smash]]'' (previously [[TM08]])
 
*'''[[HM06]]''' is now ''[[Rock Smash]]'' (previously [[TM08]])
 
*'''[[HM07]]''' ''[[Dive]]'' is added instead of [[Whirlpool]]
 
*'''[[HM07]]''' ''[[Dive]]'' is added instead of [[Whirlpool]]
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===Extras===
 
===Extras===
In previous games you fought the [[Gym Leader|Gym Leaders]], beat the [[Elite Four]] and your rival/champion. But in ''Ruby and Sapphire'' (and ''Pokémon Emerald'') you go back to the [[Littleroot Town|hometown]], and get given a ticket to go to the [[Battle Tower]]/[[Battle Frontier]].
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In the previous games, you fought the [[Gym Leader]]s, beat the [[Elite Four]] and your rival/champion. But in ''Ruby and Sapphire'' (and ''Pokémon Emerald'') you go back to the [[Littleroot Town|hometown]], and get given a ticket to go to the [[Battle Tower]]/[[Battle Frontier]].
   
 
==The Bad Guys==
 
==The Bad Guys==
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In [[2005]], the game was remade with the release of ''[[Pokémon Emerald]]''. The game featured multiple upgrades, and you could also catch all of the three major [[Legendary Pokémon]] as well.
 
In [[2005]], the game was remade with the release of ''[[Pokémon Emerald]]''. The game featured multiple upgrades, and you could also catch all of the three major [[Legendary Pokémon]] as well.
   
== ''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' ==
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==''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''==
In [[2014]], the game was remade again in the form of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], which brought new features to the game such as the [[Fairy (Pokémon Type)|Fairy-type]], [[Super Training]] and [[Pokémon-amie]] from ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'', new Primal Forms for Groudon and Kyogre, a post-game [[Delta Episode]] and all-new characters such as [[Lisia]], [[Zinnia]] and [[Aarune]].{{Pokémon series}}
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In [[2014]], the game was remade again in the form of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], which brought new features to the game such as the [[Fairy (Pokémon Type)|Fairy-type]], [[Super Training]] and [[Pokémon-amie]] from ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'', new Primal Forms for Groudon and Kyogre, a post-game [[Delta Episode]] and all-new characters such as [[Lisia]], [[Zinnia]] and [[Aarune]].
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Revision as of 03:15, 28 March 2020

Pokémon Ruby(JP) and Pokémon Sapphire(JP) are part of the third generation of Pokémon games (also known as "the gem generation" from its naming - Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald). It was also the first set of Pokémon games to be released on the Game Boy Advance, and it led to large graphical upgrades from the previous games. 135 brand new Pokémon species can be found in Ruby and Sapphire.

Ruby and Sapphire are the first set of mainline games to use a publishing and distribution setup which had The Pokémon Company as the publisher in Japan, Nintendo as the distributor in Japan, and Nintendo as the publisher/distributor in other countries.

Gameplay

Battling

Double battles were first introduced in these games, as well as Pokémon Contests, Secret Bases, and Pokémon Abilities. In Ruby and Sapphire and beyond battling environments, e.g. Sandstorm, would inflict damage each turn, and the ground was different. When their sales are combined, Ruby and Sapphire are the best-selling Game Boy Advance games in history. Separately, they are both among the top ten best-sellers for the Game Boy Advance.

HMs

The previous TMs (Technical Machines) and HMs (Hidden Machines) from the previous games are in the games, and two new HMs were added:

Extras

In the previous games, you fought the Gym Leaders, beat the Elite Four and your rival/champion. But in Ruby and Sapphire (and Pokémon Emerald) you go back to the hometown, and get given a ticket to go to the Battle Tower/Battle Frontier.

The Bad Guys

Depending on which version you got you faced either:

Team Aqua were the ones who wanted to expand the sea and awakened Kyogre and Team Magma would expand the land using volcanic eruptions and awaken the legendary Groudon.

Third Version

In 2005, the game was remade with the release of Pokémon Emerald. The game featured multiple upgrades, and you could also catch all of the three major Legendary Pokémon as well.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In 2014, the game was remade again in the form of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which brought new features to the game such as the Fairy-type, Super Training and Pokémon-amie from Pokémon X and Y, new Primal Forms for Groudon and Kyogre, a post-game Delta Episode and all-new characters such as Lisia, Zinnia and Aarune.