Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

The first Pokémon adventure on the Game Boy Advance. This era brings a huge upgrade in graphics, vibrant colors, and 135 brand-new Pokémon to discover, bringing the total to 386 species.

Ruby Version
Sapphire Version

Gameplay

Team Aqua

Set in the beautiful Hoenn region, you must collect 8 Gym Badges and challenge the Elite Four. Along the way, you will get caught in a legendary struggle between two rival groups trying to reshape the world using the power of ancient Pokémon.

Team Magma

Region Overview

Hoenn Region

Hoenn is a land of islands, volcanoes, and tropical forests. It introduces the 'Secret Base' feature, allowing you to create and decorate your own hidden home. For the first time, you can also explore underwater areas using the Dive move.

THREAT ANALYSIS

Team Magma & Groudon

Two extremist groups, Team Magma and Team Aqua, are at war. Magma wants to expand the land using Groudon, while Aqua wants to raise the sea levels using Kyogre. You are the only one who can stop their dangerous plans.

Team Aqua & Kyogre

System

This generation completely changed how Pokémon work. Key updates include:

Abilities & Natures

Every Pokémon now has a unique 'Ability' (like Intimidate) and a 'Nature' (like Adamant) that affect their performance and growth in battle.

Sceptile
Blaziken

Berries & Pokéblocks

You can now plant and harvest berries, then blend them into Pokéblocks to improve your Pokémon's contest stats.

Pokéblock

Double Battles

A new 2-vs-2 battle format that requires deeper teamwork and strategy.

Double Battle

Pokémon Contests

Milotic

A new way to compete! Show off your Pokémon's Beauty, Coolness, or Toughness to win ribbons.