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Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire introduced the Hoenn region, Abilities, Natures, and Double Battles. Experience a tropical adventure with 135 new Pokémon.

Release Date

2002-11-21

Region

Hoenn

Platforms

Game Boy Advance

Pokédex

386 Pokémon

📖Story

Embark on a journey through the tropical Hoenn region, a land of diverse environments from volcanic mountains to vast oceans. Moving from Johto with your family, you'll start your adventure in Littleroot Town. Challenge eight Gym Leaders while confronting either Team Magma (Ruby) seeking to expand the land, or Team Aqua (Sapphire) seeking to expand the seas. Their plans involve awakening the ancient legendary Pokémon Groudon or Kyogre, with potentially catastrophic consequences.

🎮Gameplay

Discover a wealth of new mechanics that would define future games. Abilities give each Pokémon unique passive effects in battle. Natures affect stat growth, adding strategic depth to training. Double Battles allow four Pokémon on the field simultaneously. Create Secret Bases in the overworld to customize and share with friends. Pokémon Contests offer a non-battle way to show off your Pokémon's style. Berry growing and PokéBlocks add depth to preparation.

Key Features

  • 1Pokémon Abilities introduced
  • 2Natures affecting stat growth
  • 3Double Battles debut
  • 4Secret Bases customization
  • 5Pokémon Contests

Game Info

Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Generation
Generation 3
Region
Hoenn
Platforms
Game Boy Advance
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