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It was the second highest selling video game of 2005 in North America. It was also the third best-selling game for the [[Game Boy Advance]], losing to its two predecessors, {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. | It was the second highest selling video game of 2005 in North America. It was also the third best-selling game for the [[Game Boy Advance]], losing to its two predecessors, {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} and {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. | ||
== Changes from Ruby and Sapphire == | ==Changes from Ruby and Sapphire== | ||
=== Aesthetic changes === | ===Aesthetic changes=== | ||
* {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} have slight outfit changes. | * {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} have slight outfit changes. | ||
* {{p|Vigoroth}} are in place of {{p|Machoke}} (though the cries are not changed due to an oversight) moving boxes into Brendan's or May's house, while {{p|Zigzagoon}} is in place of {{p|Poochyena}} chasing [[Professor Birch]]. Similarly, the first [[Pokémon Trainer]] fought aside from the [[rival]] has a Poochyena. | * {{p|Vigoroth}} are in place of {{p|Machoke}} (though the cries are not changed due to an oversight) moving boxes into Brendan's or May's house, while {{p|Zigzagoon}} is in place of {{p|Poochyena}} chasing [[Professor Birch]]. Similarly, the first [[Pokémon Trainer]] fought aside from the [[rival]] has a Poochyena. | ||
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* The [[legendary Pokémon]] battle intros include a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves, for the [[weather trio]], their body pattern, or for the [[legendary golems]], their eye pattern. | * The [[legendary Pokémon]] battle intros include a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves, for the [[weather trio]], their body pattern, or for the [[legendary golems]], their eye pattern. | ||
=== Storyline changes === | ===Storyline changes=== | ||
* Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured as the villainous teams, each stirring trouble at different stages in the game. The objective of each team, to awaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively, is eventually fulfilled. | * Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured as the villainous teams, each stirring trouble at different stages in the game. The objective of each team, to awaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively, is eventually fulfilled. | ||
* {{p|Rayquaza}} is prominent plot-wise, awakened in order to stop the destructive battle between Groudon and Kyogre. It is the one out of the four ancient Pokémon that can be captured prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge, while still at the same place and on the same high level as in | * {{p|Rayquaza}} is prominent plot-wise, awakened in order to stop the destructive battle between Groudon and Kyogre. It is the one out of the four ancient Pokémon that can be captured prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge, while still at the same place and on the same high level as in Ruby and Sapphire. | ||
=== Gameplay changes === | ===Gameplay changes=== | ||
* Groudon and Kyogre are captured at new locations and on higher levels. | * Groudon and Kyogre are captured at new locations and on higher levels. | ||
* The fleeing Pokémon across [[Hoenn]], {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, can be selected right after beating the Elite Four. The one that is not selected is available on [[Southern Island]], requiring the promotional [[Eon Ticket]]. | * The fleeing Pokémon across [[Hoenn]], {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, can be selected right after beating the Elite Four. The one that is not selected is available on [[Southern Island]], requiring the promotional [[Eon Ticket]]. | ||
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* Passing-down [[natures]] with {{evostone|Everstone}} when breeding Pokémon. | * Passing-down [[natures]] with {{evostone|Everstone}} when breeding Pokémon. | ||
* Raise [[happiness]] and lower [[effort values]] with certain berries. | * Raise [[happiness]] and lower [[effort values]] with certain berries. | ||
* The [[Mystery Gift]] option of the [[Wireless Adapter]] primarily replaces the [[Mystery Events]] option of the [[e-Reader]]. The [[Enigma Berry]] is thus obtained through Mystery Gift, unlike in | * The [[Mystery Gift]] option of the [[Wireless Adapter]] primarily replaces the [[Mystery Events]] option of the [[e-Reader]]. The [[Enigma Berry]] is thus obtained through Mystery Gift, unlike in Ruby and Sapphire. Mystery Events are absent from the English version of the game. | ||
* Pokémon Contests are all held in [[Lilycove City]]. | * Pokémon Contests are all held in [[Lilycove City]]. | ||
=== Character changes === | === Character changes === | ||
* [[Contest Lady]], [[Quiz Lady]], or [[Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center. | * [[Contest Lady]], [[Quiz Lady]], or [[Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center. | ||
* New [[move tutor]]s added, including most of the ones in | * New [[move tutor]]s added, including most of the ones in FireRed and LeafGreen (all but {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}), along with 15 others that teach moves previously acquired through [[Generation II]] [[TM]]s. | ||
* A new Gym Leader in the Sootopolis Gym, [[Juan]]. | * A new Gym Leader in the Sootopolis Gym, [[Juan]]. | ||
* A new Pokémon Champion, [[Wallace]]. | * A new Pokémon Champion, [[Wallace]]. | ||
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* Utilizing GameShark, players can find hidden music in the games, including music originally used in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. | * Utilizing GameShark, players can find hidden music in the games, including music originally used in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. | ||
=== Missing Pokémon === | ===Missing Pokémon=== | ||
These [[Hoenn Dex]] Pokémon are missing from Emerald and must be traded to the game from another Generation III game. | These [[Hoenn Dex]] Pokémon are missing from Emerald and must be traded to the game from another Generation III game. | ||
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