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After completing the Delta Episode, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the [[S.S. Ticket]] to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the [[Battle Resort]].
After completing the Delta Episode, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the [[S.S. Ticket]] to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the [[Battle Resort]].
==Pre-release information==
According to the press release that announced the games, the new titles will take players through a dramatic story within a spectacular new world.<ref name="youtube announcement">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywGSON9tNq0 Youtube: "Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire -- November 2014!"]</ref> The first footage from the game, a cutscene showing {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} manipulating the weather via their respective Abilities, was revealed three days after the games' first announcement.<ref name="youtube first footage">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00DyEDmQ83s Youtube: "Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire—Sneak Peek Footage"]</ref> One month after the games' announcement, it was revealed that Groudon and Kyogre can undergo Primal Reversion becoming Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, respectively.<ref name="primal legendaries">[[n:Details on Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire announced|Bulbanews: "Details on Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire announced"]]</ref>
A number of features introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} that had since been discontinued will return in these games. [[Pokémon Contest]]s and customizable [[Secret Base]]s (now "Super Secret Bases") will return for the first time since {{game|Platinum}},<ref name="Secret Bases">[[n:Super-Secret Bases confirmed for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Bulbanews: "Super-Secret Bases confirmed for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire"]]</ref> while the [[Mach Bike]], the [[Acro Bike]], and third-generation [[player character]]s {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} will return for the first time since {{game|Emerald}}.<ref name="CoroCoro July">[[n:CoroCoro leaks for July 2014 issue revealed|Bulbanews: "CoroCoro leaks for July 2014 issue revealed"]]</ref> {{p|Feebas}} will resume a Contest-specific evolution method.<ref name="August Update">[[n:Official US Pokémon website updates with new ORAS trailer, details about new Mega Evolutions|Bulbanews: Official US Pokémon website updates with new ORAS trailer, details about new Mega Evolutions]]</ref> In addition, a number of features introduced in {{g|X and Y}} will also return, with [[Horde Encounter]]s and [[Mega Evolution]]s already confirmed to be part of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, with the Horde Encounter feature expanding into [[Horde Encounter|Trainer Horde Battle]]s. Over ten new [[Mega Evolution]]s debuted in this game, including Mega {{p|Sceptile}}, Mega {{p|Swampert}}, Mega {{p|Diancie}}, Mega {{p|Sableye}}, Mega {{p|Metagross}}, Mega {{p|Altaria}}, Mega {{p|Lopunny}}, Mega {{p|Salamence}}, Mega {{p|Slowbro}}, Mega {{p|Audino}}, Mega {{p|Camerupt}} and Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}. The [[PokéNav]] will be redesigned as the PokéNav Plus, a device appearing on the touch screen outside of battle. The [[PokéNav Plus]] has four main functions &mdash; [[DexNav]], which displays information about wild Pokémon available in the player's current location; {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}}, a map used for navigation of location, Pokémon, Secret Bases and Berry Trees; {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}}, which reports on news from around the Hoenn region and from StreetPass; and {{DL|PokéNav Plus|PlayNav}}, which is used to connect to online play, local wireless play, [[Pokémon-Amie]] and [[Super Training]].
The August edition of ''CoroCoro'' magazine introduced [[Cosplay Pikachu]]. This special Pikachu is given to the player to use in Pokémon Contests. This Pikachu gets a unique costume to wear during Contests; each costume comes with a specific, special move: Pikachu Rock Star gets {{m|Meteor Mash}} (Coolness Contest); Pikachu, Ph.D gets {{m|Electric Terrain}} (Cleverness Contest); Pikachu Pop Star gets {{m|Draining Kiss}} (Cuteness Contest); Pikachu Belle gets {{m|Icicle Crash}} (Beauty Contest); Pikachu Libre gets {{m|Flying Press}} (Toughness Contest).


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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====Gameplay changes====
====Gameplay changes====
=====Mechanics=====
* [[Secret Base]]s have been completely upgraded, becoming Super Secret Bases. Features include sharing bases with other players, inviting other players as secret pals, capturing flags, and customizing the player's own Gym.
* [[Secret Base]]s have been completely upgraded, becoming Super Secret Bases. Features include sharing bases with other players, inviting other players as secret pals, capturing flags, and customizing the player's own Gym.
* [[Mirage spot]]s are added as an apparent evolution of the {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} mechanic.
* [[Mirage spot]]s are added as an apparent evolution of the {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} mechanic.
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**Because of the change on how the boat operates, {{rt|105|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} will not be counted as seen until the player returns there later after acquiring {{m|Surf}}.
**Because of the change on how the boat operates, {{rt|105|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} will not be counted as seen until the player returns there later after acquiring {{m|Surf}}.


=====Story=====
====Story====
* Many characters' roles in the story are significantly elaborated upon, most notably Steven, Wallace, Team Aqua & Team Magma, and Wally.
* Many characters' roles in the story are significantly elaborated upon, most notably Steven, Wallace, Team Aqua & Team Magma, and Wally.
** {{Steven}}'s plot has been expanded to encompass a search for the secrets of the [[Mega Stone]]s.
** {{Steven}}'s plot has been expanded to encompass a search for the secrets of the [[Mega Stone]]s.
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* Brendan/May challenges the player to one final battle at {{rt|103|Hoenn}} immediately following the credits.
* Brendan/May challenges the player to one final battle at {{rt|103|Hoenn}} immediately following the credits.


=====Pokémon team and battle changes=====
====Battles====
* A number of teams for Trainers that can be rematched through Trainer's Eye are different from the original Ruby and Sapphire. Others have been removed.
* A number of teams for Trainers that can be rematched through Trainer's Eye are different from the original Ruby and Sapphire. Others have been removed.
** The Roselia of {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} Lydia from {{rt|117|Hoenn}} is now a Budew even before she is rematched.
** The Roselia of {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} Lydia from {{rt|117|Hoenn}} is now a Budew even before she is rematched.
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* Archie's {{p|Sharpedo}}, Maxie's {{p|Camerupt}}, and Steven's {{p|Metagross}} can now Mega Evolve.
* Archie's {{p|Sharpedo}}, Maxie's {{p|Camerupt}}, and Steven's {{p|Metagross}} can now Mega Evolve.


=====Obtainable Pokémon=====
====Obtainable Pokémon====
* In a few areas, the encounterable Pokémon have changed. Certain Water-type Pokémon are not found in all of the same areas they were in the original games, such as in [[Mossdeep City]], where {{p|Sharpedo}} was removed. A few evolved Pokémon such as {{p|Swellow}} or {{p|Wailord}} also can no longer be found in the wild. The Pokémon in the {{safari|Hoenn}} have also changed significantly.
* In a few areas, the encounterable Pokémon have changed. Certain Water-type Pokémon are not found in all of the same areas they were in the original games, such as in [[Mossdeep City]], where {{p|Sharpedo}} was removed. A few evolved Pokémon such as {{p|Swellow}} or {{p|Wailord}} also can no longer be found in the wild. The Pokémon in the {{safari|Hoenn}} have also changed significantly.
* {{p|Feebas}} can now be found by fishing anywhere on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} instead of six random spots. However, it can still be found more easily by fishing directly underneath the bridge near the [[Weather Institute]] during the daytime or in the tiles adjacent to the lone rock in the river's southernmost curve (slightly north of the large field of long grass) during the nighttime.
* {{p|Feebas}} can now be found by fishing anywhere on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} instead of six random spots. However, it can still be found more easily by fishing directly underneath the bridge near the [[Weather Institute]] during the daytime or in the tiles adjacent to the lone rock in the river's southernmost curve (slightly north of the large field of long grass) during the nighttime.
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* After defeating or capturing Kyogre/Groudon, the elderly woman in [[Lavaridge Town]] who could give the player a {{p|Wynaut}} Egg now gives out a second Pokémon Egg which contains a {{p|Togepi}}.
* After defeating or capturing Kyogre/Groudon, the elderly woman in [[Lavaridge Town]] who could give the player a {{p|Wynaut}} Egg now gives out a second Pokémon Egg which contains a {{p|Togepi}}.


==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
=====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]=====
 
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==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}
==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
==Version history==
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! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Release date
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Official changelog
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | More information
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| style="text-align:center" | 1.0
| style="text-align:center" | {{tt|November 21, 2014|Japan, North America, Australia, and South Korea}}<br>{{tt|November 24, 2014|Europe}}
| N/A
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1
| style="text-align:center" | November 25, 2014
|
* ''Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.''
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2
| style="text-align:center" | December 3, 2014
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* ''Fixed the issue in which the game freezes during the end credits after entering the Hall of Fame in certain game data.''
| Fix for the [[List of glitches in Generation VI#Hall of Fame freeze|Hall of Fame freeze]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3
| style="text-align:center" | April 1, 2015
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* ''Adjustments have been made for an improved gaming experience.''
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| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.4
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center" | April 23, 2015
| style="background: #FFF" |
* ''Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment.''
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==Compatibility==
==Compatibility==
Like Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can connect with the [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Poké Transporter]], and the [[Pokémon Global Link]] website. They are mostly compatible with {{g|X and Y}}, with the exception of alternate forms, Mega Evolutions, moves, or Abilities introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which cannot be traded to or used in battle with X and Y.
Like Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can connect with the [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Poké Transporter]], and the [[Pokémon Global Link]] website. They are mostly compatible with {{g|X and Y}}, with the exception of alternate forms, Mega Evolutions, moves, or Abilities introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which cannot be traded to or used in battle with X and Y.
==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire beta}}


==Reception==
==Reception==
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==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Version history==
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! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Release date
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Official changelog
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | More information
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0
| style="text-align:center" | {{tt|November 21, 2014|Japan, North America, Australia, and South Korea}}<br>{{tt|November 24, 2014|Europe}}
| N/A
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1
| style="text-align:center" | November 25, 2014
|
* ''Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2
| style="text-align:center" | December 3, 2014
|
* ''Fixed the issue in which the game freezes during the end credits after entering the Hall of Fame in certain game data.''
| Fix for the [[List of glitches in Generation VI#Hall of Fame freeze|Hall of Fame freeze]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3
| style="text-align:center" | April 1, 2015
|
* ''Adjustments have been made for an improved gaming experience.''
|
|-
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.4
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center" | April 23, 2015
| style="background: #FFF" |
* ''Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment.''
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire beta}}
==Pre-release information==
According to the press release that announced the games, the new titles will take players through a dramatic story within a spectacular new world.<ref name="youtube announcement">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywGSON9tNq0 Youtube: "Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire -- November 2014!"]</ref> The first footage from the game, a cutscene showing {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} manipulating the weather via their respective Abilities, was revealed three days after the games' first announcement.<ref name="youtube first footage">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00DyEDmQ83s Youtube: "Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire—Sneak Peek Footage"]</ref> One month after the games' announcement, it was revealed that Groudon and Kyogre can undergo Primal Reversion becoming Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, respectively.<ref name="primal legendaries">[[n:Details on Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire announced|Bulbanews: "Details on Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire announced"]]</ref>
A number of features introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} that had since been discontinued will return in these games. [[Pokémon Contest]]s and customizable [[Secret Base]]s (now "Super Secret Bases") will return for the first time since {{game|Platinum}},<ref name="Secret Bases">[[n:Super-Secret Bases confirmed for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Bulbanews: "Super-Secret Bases confirmed for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire"]]</ref> while the [[Mach Bike]], the [[Acro Bike]], and third-generation [[player character]]s {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} will return for the first time since {{game|Emerald}}.<ref name="CoroCoro July">[[n:CoroCoro leaks for July 2014 issue revealed|Bulbanews: "CoroCoro leaks for July 2014 issue revealed"]]</ref> {{p|Feebas}} will resume a Contest-specific evolution method.<ref name="August Update">[[n:Official US Pokémon website updates with new ORAS trailer, details about new Mega Evolutions|Bulbanews: Official US Pokémon website updates with new ORAS trailer, details about new Mega Evolutions]]</ref> In addition, a number of features introduced in {{g|X and Y}} will also return, with [[Horde Encounter]]s and [[Mega Evolution]]s already confirmed to be part of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, with the Horde Encounter feature expanding into [[Horde Encounter|Trainer Horde Battle]]s. Over ten new [[Mega Evolution]]s debuted in this game, including Mega {{p|Sceptile}}, Mega {{p|Swampert}}, Mega {{p|Diancie}}, Mega {{p|Sableye}}, Mega {{p|Metagross}}, Mega {{p|Altaria}}, Mega {{p|Lopunny}}, Mega {{p|Salamence}}, Mega {{p|Slowbro}}, Mega {{p|Audino}}, Mega {{p|Camerupt}} and Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}. The [[PokéNav]] will be redesigned as the PokéNav Plus, a device appearing on the touch screen outside of battle. The [[PokéNav Plus]] has four main functions &mdash; [[DexNav]], which displays information about wild Pokémon available in the player's current location; {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}}, a map used for navigation of location, Pokémon, Secret Bases and Berry Trees; {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}}, which reports on news from around the Hoenn region and from StreetPass; and {{DL|PokéNav Plus|PlayNav}}, which is used to connect to online play, local wireless play, [[Pokémon-Amie]] and [[Super Training]].
The August edition of ''CoroCoro'' magazine introduced [[Cosplay Pikachu]]. This special Pikachu is given to the player to use in Pokémon Contests. This Pikachu gets a unique costume to wear during Contests; each costume comes with a specific, special move: Pikachu Rock Star gets {{m|Meteor Mash}} (Coolness Contest); Pikachu, Ph.D gets {{m|Electric Terrain}} (Cleverness Contest); Pikachu Pop Star gets {{m|Draining Kiss}} (Cuteness Contest); Pikachu Belle gets {{m|Icicle Crash}} (Beauty Contest); Pikachu Libre gets {{m|Flying Press}} (Toughness Contest).


==Trailers==
==Trailers==
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