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{{Infobox game |colorscheme=ruby|bordercolorscheme=sapphire
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|name=<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Pokémon Ruby Version</span>
|name=<span style="color:#FFF">Pokémon Ruby Version</span>
|name2=<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Pokémon Sapphire Version</span>
|name2=<span style="color:#FFF">Pokémon Sapphire Version</span>
|jname=<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">ポケットモンスタールビー</span>
|jname=<span style="color:#FFF">ポケットモンスタールビー</span>
|jname2=<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">ポケットモンスターサファイア</span>
|jname2=<span style="color:#FFF">ポケットモンスターサファイア</span>
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|release_date_kr=Unreleased
|release_date_kr=Unreleased
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/rs/ Pokémon.co.jp]<br>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/axvp/ Nintendo.co.jp]
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/rs/ Pokémon.co.jp]<br>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/axvp/ Nintendo.co.jp]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}
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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
The player starts their journey in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved in from the [[Johto]] region after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the moving van, which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the van, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Machoke}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.
The player starts their journey in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved from the [[Johto]] region after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the moving van, which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the van, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Machoke}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.


Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets their [[Rival|pseudo-rival]] (the alternate-gender player character of the player), the child of Professor Birch; after the introduction, he/she soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a {{p|Poochyena}}. Birch asks the player to take a [[Poké Ball]] out of his bag, which is lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} as their [[starter Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Poochyena. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with his kid on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.
Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} (whichever is the opposite gender as the player), the child of Professor Birch who will become one of the player's [[rival]]s. After the introduction, Brendan or May soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a {{p|Poochyena}}. Birch asks the player to take a [[Poké Ball]] out of his bag, which is lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, and {{p|Torchic}} as their [[starter Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Poochyena. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with his kid on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.


Once the player finds their pseudo-rival on Route 103, they have their first {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some [[Poké Ball]]s. Outside of the lab, the player's mother gives them the [[Running Shoes]]. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, they meet with their father at the Gym, where he tells them that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named {{ga|Wally}} enters the Gym and asks Norman to help him catch a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel [[Hoenn]] and challenge the nine [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Wallace]].
Once the player finds Brendan or May on Route 103, they have their first {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some [[Poké Ball]]s. Outside of the lab, the player's mother gives them the [[Running Shoes]]. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, they meet with their father at the Gym, where he tells them that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named [[Wally]] enters the Gym and asks Norman to help him catch a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel [[Hoenn]] and challenge the region's [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Wallace]].


The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|Ru}} or [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|Sa}}. After battling, the grunt reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]].  
The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|Ru}} or [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|Sa}}. After battling, the grunt reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]].


At the [[Rustboro Gym]], the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} and that the player must get the {{key|III|Devon Goods}} back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.
At the [[Rustboro Gym]], the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} and that the player must get the {{key|III|Devon Goods}} back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.


Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a [[PokéNav]]. The player heads back through the Petalburg Woods to [[Mr. Briney]]'s house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The player obtains {{HM|05|Flash}} at the entrance, but it will not work without the [[Dewford Gym]]'s Badge. After earning the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly, the player can now use Flash to find Steven in the Granite Cave and deliver the letter. Steven rewards the player with {{TM|47|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that he/she could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.
Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a [[PokéNav]]. Outside, the player meets Brendan or May, who explains that Mr. Briney had formerly been a sailor. The player then heads back through the Petalburg Woods to Mr. Briney's house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The player obtains {{HM|05|Flash}} at the entrance, but it will not work without the [[Dewford Gym]]'s Badge. After earning the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly, the player can now use Flash to find Steven in the Granite Cave and deliver the letter. Steven rewards the player with {{TM|47|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that he/she could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.


After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} grunts blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two villainous grunts, and after defeating them, the villainous team's leader [[Maxie]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/3|Sa}} appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again.  
After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} grunts blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two villainous grunts, and after defeating them, the villainous team's leader [[Maxie]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/3|Sa}} appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again.


After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling the pseudo-rival, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning {{HM|04|Strength}} as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]].
After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling Brendan or May, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning {{HM|04|Strength}} as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]].


Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. At the end of Route 114 is [[Meteor Falls]], inside which the player finds Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}}. This time, they have stolen a valuable {{key|III|Meteorite}} from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly, the scene is interrupted by the appearance of the opposite-version's team, which causes the thieves to retreat to [[Mt. Chimney]] with the stolen meteorite. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting over the meteorite; after fighting an admin of the primary evil team ([[Tabitha]] in Ruby, [[Aqua Admin Matt|Matt]] in Sapphire), the player finds the leader of the team using the meteorite in a strange machine. The leader then battles the player.
Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. At the end of Route 114 is [[Meteor Falls]], where the player finds Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}}, who have stolen a valuable {{key|III|Meteorite}} from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly, the scene is interrupted by the appearance of the opposite-version's team, which causes the thieves to retreat to [[Mt. Chimney]] with the stolen meteorite. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting; after fighting the male admin of the primary evil team ([[Tabitha]] in Ruby, [[Aqua Admin Matt|Matt]] in Sapphire), the player finds the leader of the team using the meteorite in a strange machine. The leader then battles the player.


Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player is given the [[Go-Goggles]] by their pseudo-rival, who then suggests that the player challenge their father at the Petalburg Gym. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.
Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player then meets Brendan or May, who gives them the [[Go-Goggles]] and suggests that they challenge their father at the Petalburg Gym. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.


As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by the evil team in search of the {{p|Castform|weather Pokémon}} that the institute has created. After battling the grunts and facing off with an admin ([[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] in Ruby, [[Shelly]] in Sapphire), the player saves the institute and is given the Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Institute, the pseudo-rival appears and battles the player, and they give away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.
As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by the evil team in search of the {{p|Castform|weather Pokémon}} that the institute has created. After battling the grunts and facing off with the female admin ([[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] in Ruby, [[Shelly]] in Sapphire), the player saves the institute and is given the Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Institute, Brendan or May appears, battles the player, and gives away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.


The player arrives in [[Fortree City]] but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the {{key|III|Devon Scope}}, which allows them to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles his/her pseudo-rival again.
The player arrives in [[Fortree City]] but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the {{key|III|Devon Scope}}, which allows them to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles Brendan or May for the last time, who upon defeat announces his or her intention to return to Littleroot.


After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off the evil team. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb}}{{sup/3|Sa}} and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him; the team then heads for Slateport City. The old couple that watch over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil team, and they give the player the stolen orb's counterpart. Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. The evil team then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. The leader of the evil team once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Once the player fights their way through to the center of the hideout, finding the [[Master Ball]] along the way, they encounter an admin (Tabitha in Ruby, Courtney in Sapphire) who battles the player to stall until the leader takes off in the submarine.
After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off the evil team. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the [[Colored orbs|Blue Orb]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Colored orbs|Red Orb]]{{sup/3|Sa}} and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him; the team then heads for Slateport City. The old couple that watch over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil team, and they give the player the stolen orb's counterpart. Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. The evil team then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. The leader of the evil team once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Once the player fights their way through to the center of the hideout, finding the [[Master Ball]] along the way, they encounter the male admin who battles the player to stall until the leader takes off in the submarine.


The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]]. Steven's house is at the northwestern edge of the city, and here the player receives {{HM|08|Dive}}. Next, the player challenges Tate and Liza of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where the evil team has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player has a showdown with the team leader, who then uses the Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|Sa}} there. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon vanishes, and the weather all over Hoenn goes out of control. The leader realizes that he can't control the Pokémon's power at all; just then, the leader of the opposite team appears, and the two bosses team up to try to stop the rampage.
The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]]. Steven's house is at the northwestern edge of the city, and here the player receives {{HM|08|Dive}}. Next, the player challenges Tate and Liza of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where the evil team has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player has a showdown with the team leader, who then uses the Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|Sa}} there. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon vanishes, and the weather all over Hoenn goes out of control. Just then, the leader of the opposite team appears, and the leader of the primary evil team finds that he is unable to control the Pokémon. The two bosses then team up to try to stop the rampage.


After the bosses leave, Steven appears and tells the player to head to [[Sootopolis City]], to which Groudon/Kyogre has gone. Heading to {{rt|126|Hoenn}} and using Dive again, the player finds the entrance to Sootopolis City. Inside the city, the player finds Steven, who introduces them to his friend Wallace, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, who is also entrusted with the duty of protecting the [[Cave of Origin]]. Upon seeing the Orb that the player possesses, Wallace grants them entrance to the cave, where the rampaging ancient Pokémon is waiting. After capturing or defeating the Pokémon, the weather returns to normal, and the world is saved.
After the bosses leave, Steven appears and tells the player to head to [[Sootopolis City]], to which Groudon/Kyogre has gone. Heading to {{rt|126|Hoenn}} and using Dive again, the player finds the entrance to Sootopolis City. Inside the city, the player finds Steven, who introduces them to his friend Wallace, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, who is also entrusted with the duty of protecting the [[Cave of Origin]]. Upon seeing the Orb that the player possesses, Wallace grants them entrance to the cave, where the rampaging ancient Pokémon is waiting. After capturing or defeating the Pokémon, the weather returns back to normal.


Afterwards, Steven is found waiting outside of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] to thank the player on his and Wallace's behalf before the player faces the final Gym challenge. After defeating the Gym and leaving with the {{Badge|Rain}} in tow, the player now has all eight Badges, and they head down {{rt|128|Hoenn}} to [[Ever Grande City]], where {{ho|Victory Road}} and the Elite Four await. Wally battles the player one last time before they exit the cavern.
Afterwards, Steven is found waiting outside of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] to thank the player on his and Wallace's behalf before the player faces the final Gym challenge. After defeating the Gym and leaving with the {{Badge|Rain}} in tow, the player now has all eight Badges, and they head down {{rt|128|Hoenn}} to [[Ever Grande City]], where {{ho|Victory Road}} and the Elite Four await. Wally battles the player one last time before they exit the cavern.


The [[Elite Four]] are the strongest Trainers in the region, and they can only be battled by challengers that have proven themselves by collecting the eight Badges of Hoenn. They are [[Sidney]], who specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon; [[Phoebe]], who specializes in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon; [[Glacia]], who specializes in {{type|Ice}} Pokémon; and {{EF|Drake}}, who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. After defeating the Elite Four, the player must then battle the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]], Steven.
The [[Elite Four]] are the strongest Trainers in the region, and they can only be battled by challengers who have all eight Badges of Hoenn. They are [[Sidney]], who specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon; [[Phoebe]], who specializes in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon; [[Glacia]], who specializes in {{type|Ice}} Pokémon; and [[Drake]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. After defeating the Elite Four, the player must then battle the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]], Steven.


After the battle, Professor Birch and the pseudo-rival arrive to congratulate the player. Birch examines the player's Pokédex, the player is registered in the Hall of Fame, and the credits roll.
After the battle, Professor Birch and Brendan or May arrive to congratulate the player. Birch examines the player's Pokédex, the player is registered in the Hall of Fame, and the credits roll.


After the credits, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the {{key|III|S.S. Ticket}} to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}. The player also now has the ability to encounter {{p|Rayquaza}} at the [[Sky Pillar]] and find {{p|Latios}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/3|Sa}} {{pkmn2|roaming}} around Hoenn.
After the credits, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the {{key|III|S.S. Ticket}} to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}}. The player also now has the ability to encounter {{p|Rayquaza}} at the [[Sky Pillar]] and find {{p|Latios}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/3|Sa}} {{pkmn2|roaming}} around Hoenn.
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*2-on-2 battles—use two of your Pokémon in battle at the same time!
*2-on-2 battles—use two of your Pokémon in battle at the same time!
*Engage in intense [[Multi Battle|multi battles]] with up to four friends!
*Engage in intense [[Multi Battle|multi battles]] with up to four friends!
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s let you groom your Pokémon to be Best of Show!
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s let you groom your Pokémon to be the Best of Show!
*Stunning Game Boy Advance graphics display the world of Pokémon with more detail than ever!
*Stunning Game Boy Advance graphics display the world of Pokémon with more detail than ever!


==Connectivity==
==Connectivity==
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire continued the tradition allowing players to trade Pokémon between two cartridges, this time via the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Game Link Cable]]. They are not compatible with the wireless adapter.  
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire continued the tradition allowing players to trade Pokémon between two cartridges, this time via the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Game Link Cable]]. They are not compatible with the wireless adapter.
Unlike {{game3|Gold and Silver|previous games|s}}, Ruby and Sapphire were not backward compatible with Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}}. This prompted remakes of the original games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. [[Trade|Trading]] between these games, {{g|Colosseum}}, and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} and the third Hoenn-based game, {{game|Emerald}}, is possible. These games are also the first to support linking between different language versions for trading and battling without risk of losing their saved games. If one person is trading with FireRed, LeafGreen or Emerald, the sprite is changed to either Brendan's or May's depending on the gender, it was changed on Emerald where a different sprite is used depending of the version being exchanged. However, some limitations still took place, which would not be removed until much later in [[Generation IV]] with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}} for the [[Nintendo DS]].
Unlike {{game3|Gold and Silver|previous games|s}}, Ruby and Sapphire were not backward compatible with Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}}. This prompted remakes of the original games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. [[Trade|Trading]] between these games, {{g|Colosseum}}, and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} and the third Hoenn-based game, {{game|Emerald}}, is possible. These games are also the first to support linking between different language versions for trading and battling without risk of losing their saved games. If one person is trading with FireRed, LeafGreen or Emerald, the sprite is changed to either {{ga|Brendan}}'s or {{ga|May}}'s depending on the gender; this was changed in Emerald where a different sprite is used depending of the version being exchanged. However, some limitations still existed, and they would not be removed until much later in [[Generation IV]] with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}} for the [[Nintendo DS]].


While Generation III cannot trade directly with the [[Generation IV]] or [[Generation V]] games, a player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred to Generation IV via [[Pal Park]], and some {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} can be found using the [[dual-slot mode]]. Pokémon from Generation III games can be transferred to Black and White via [[Poké Transfer]] by going through a Generation IV game.
While Generation III cannot trade directly with the [[Generation IV]], [[Generation V]] or [[Generation VI]] games, a player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred to Generation IV via [[Pal Park]], and some {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} can be found using the [[dual-slot mode]]. Pokémon from Generation III games can be transferred to Generation V via [[Poké Transfer]] by going through a Generation IV game. Pokémon from Generation III games can be transferred to Generation VI via the [[Poké Transporter]] and [[Pokémon Bank]] by going through a Generation IV game and a Generation V game.


==Features==
==Features==
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===Elite Four===
===Elite Four===
Ruby and Sapphire introduced a brand new Elite Four syndicate, which is found in Ever Grande City. The Elite Trainers are [[Sidney]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Phoebe]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Glacia]] ({{t|Ice}}), and {{EF|Drake}} ({{t|Dragon}}); the Champion is [[Steven Stone|Steven]], who uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
Ruby and Sapphire introduced a brand new Elite Four syndicate, which is found in Ever Grande City. The Elite Trainers are [[Sidney]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Phoebe]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Glacia]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drake]] ({{t|Dragon}}); the Champion is [[Steven Stone|Steven]], who uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
Like {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}} before them, Ruby and Sapphire introduced many new Pokémon, with 135 new Pokémon released bringing the total to 386. However, Ruby and Sapphire are incompatible with previous games, due to the lack of communications between [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games with [[Game Boy Advance]] games.
Like {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}} before them, Ruby and Sapphire introduced many new Pokémon. With 135 additions, the total is 386 in these games. However, Ruby and Sapphire are incompatible with previous games, due to the lack of communications between [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games with [[Game Boy Advance]] games.


Regardless of version; trades must occur between players in order to complete their Pokédex without the use of cheats or glitches. Latios (Sapphire event only), Latias (Ruby event only), Jirachi and Deoxys are the only {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} in Ruby and Sapphire that must be acquired through outside means, such as attending Nintendo sponsored event, or using a cheating device. Other Pokémon, such as {{p|Bulbasaur}}, are not featured in the [[Hoenn Pokédex]], and must be traded from a [[Generation III]] game in which they are found.
Regardless of version; trades must occur between players in order to complete their Pokédex without the use of cheats or glitches. Latios (Sapphire event only), Latias (Ruby event only), Jirachi and Deoxys are the only {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} in Ruby and Sapphire that must be acquired through external means, such as attending a Nintendo sponsored event or using a cheating device. Other Pokémon, such as {{p|Bulbasaur}}, are not featured in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]], and must be traded from a [[Generation III]] game in which they are found.


==={{pkmn2|Version-exclusive}}s===
==={{pkmn2|Game-exclusive}}s===
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*Mixing records with the other game allows {{p|Lotad}} and {{p|Seedot}} to appear in Ruby and Sapphire via swarming respectively. This requires interaction with other game, making lines still version-exclusive.
*[[Mixing records]] with {{g|Emerald}} whilst their respective [[Pokémon outbreak|swarms]] are occurring allows {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Nuzleaf}} to appear in Ruby and Sapphire via [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]]. This requires interaction with another game, so their evolutionary line is still considered version exclusive.
*While only either {{p|Latios}} or {{p|Latias}} roam the region, the other one can be found on [[Southern Island]] with [[Eon Ticket]].
*While only one of {{p|Latios}} or {{p|Latias}} roam the region in each game, the other one can be found on [[Southern Island]] with the [[Eon Ticket]].


===PokéNav===
===PokéNav===
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==New features==
==New features==
Ruby and Sapphire introduced a number of features to the Pokémon video game franchise, many of which set a new standard for every game in the series that followed. Ruby and Sapphire expanded the [[Pokémon Storage System]] by adding a much more user-friendly graphical interface. The games also introduced individualized menu sprites for every Pokémon species. [[Weather conditions]] may be found on the field in some areas, which will activate the weather condition at the beginning of battle. A new weather condition, {{weather|hail}}, has also been added.
Ruby and Sapphire introduced a number of features to the Pokémon video game franchise, many of which set a new standard for every game in the series that followed. Ruby and Sapphire expanded the [[Pokémon Storage System]] by adding a much more user-friendly graphical interface. The games also introduced individualized menu sprites for every Pokémon species. [[Weather]] may be found on the field in some areas, which will activate that weather at the beginning of battle. A new type of weather, {{weather|hail}}, has also been added.


===Abilities===
===Abilities===
Ruby and Sapphire introduced [[Ability|Abilities]] for each Pokémon, such as non Flying-type Pokémon being {{a|Levitate|immune to Ground-type attacks}}, or a Pokémon's [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] attacks being {{a|Blaze|boosted when}} {{a|Torrent|their HP}} {{a|Overgrow|is low}}, even the ability to absorb certain attacks and {{a|Volt Absorb|recover HP}} or {{a|Flash Fire|boost a stat}}. The introduction of Abilities added new depths of strategy to the battle system.
{{main|Ability}}
Ruby and Sapphire introduced Abilities for each Pokémon, such as non Flying-type Pokémon being {{a|Levitate|immune to Ground-type attacks}}, or a Pokémon's [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] attacks being {{a|Blaze|boosted when}} {{a|Torrent|their HP}} {{a|Overgrow|is low}}, even the ability to absorb certain attacks and {{a|Volt Absorb|recover HP}} or {{a|Flash Fire|boost a stat}}. The introduction of Abilities added new depths of strategy to the battle system.


===Natures===
===Natures===
Ruby and Sapphire also introduced [[Nature]]s for Pokémon. Natures shift the stats (excluding HP) of Pokémon by subtracting 10% in one stat, and adding that 10% to another. For example, a Modest nature means 10% will be subtracted from the {{stat|Attack}} stat of a Pokémon, and 10% will be added to the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat. This mechanic allowed for levels of customization not previously seen.
{{main|Nature}}
Ruby and Sapphire also introduced Natures for Pokémon. Natures shift the stats (excluding HP) of Pokémon by subtracting 10% in one stat, and adding that 10% to another. For example, a Modest Nature means 10% will be subtracted from the {{stat|Attack}} stat of a Pokémon, and 10% will be added to the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat. This mechanic allowed for levels of customization not previously seen.


===Double Battles===
===Double Battles===
Ruby and Sapphire are the games that introduced [[Double Battle]]s. These types of battles are heavier on strategy than usual because each Trainer battles using two Pokémon at a time, so the Abilities and moves of all Pokémon on the field have to be considered.  
{{main|Double Battle}}
Ruby and Sapphire are the games that introduced Double Battles. These types of battles are heavier on strategy than usual because each Trainer battles using two Pokémon at a time, so the Abilities and moves of all Pokémon on the field have to be considered.


===Stat changes===
===Stat changes===
The {{EV}} and {{IV}} systems were refined in Ruby and Sapphire, the maximum IV a stat could have was boosted from 15 to 31, and a Pokémon's gender was no longer determined by the IV of its attack stat, which made it possible to have female Pokémon with maximum attack IVs, something that hadn't been possible before. The EV system is altered from the former stat experience system, with all Pokémon giving 1, 2, or 3 effort points in one or more of the six stats after their defeat in battle, with a cap of 255 per stat and 510 overall. A Pokémon with 510 EVs will be awarded with the [[Effort Ribbon]] if it is shown to a girl in Slateport City.
The {{EV}} and {{IV}} systems were refined in Ruby and Sapphire, the maximum IV a stat could have was boosted from 15 to 31, and a Pokémon's gender was no longer determined by the IV of its attack stat, which made it possible to have female Pokémon with maximum attack IVs, something that hadn't been possible before. The EV system is altered from the former stat experience system, with all Pokémon giving 1, 2, or 3 effort points in one or more of the six stats after their defeat in battle, with a cap of 255 per stat and 510 overall. A Pokémon with 510 EVs will be awarded with the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Effort Ribbon}} if it is shown to a girl in Slateport City.


===Pokémon Contests===
===Pokémon Contests===
Ruby and Sapphire were the first in the series to offer a secondary means of interacting with Pokémon, in the form of Pokémon Contests. In Contests the goal is to show off the abilities of a Pokémon in the various categories ({{OBP|Beauty|condition}}, {{OBP|Cool|condition}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}, {{OBP|Smart|condition}} and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}) after winning a Contest in a certain category the player and Pokémon advance to the next rank in that category (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master). This also brought about the first confectionery goods that could be made by the player and fed to their Pokémon, [[Pokéblock]]s.
{{main|Pokémon Contest}}
Ruby and Sapphire were the first in the series to offer a secondary means of interacting with Pokémon, in the form of Pokémon Contests. In Contests the goal is to show off the skills of a Pokémon in the various categories ({{OBP|Beauty|condition}}, {{OBP|Cool|condition}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}, {{OBP|Smart|condition}} and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}). After winning a Contest in a certain category the player and Pokémon advance to the next {{OBP|rank|Contest}} in that category (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master). This also brought about the first confectionery goods that could be made by the player and fed to their Pokémon, [[Pokéblock]]s.


===Ribbons===
===Ribbons===
These games were also the first to offer [[Ribbon]]s to the player's Pokémon for achieving various goals, or to commemorate special events in the game, including winning in Pokémon Contests, beating the Champion, and maxing out the EVs of a Pokémon.
{{main|Ribbon}}
These games were also the first to offer Ribbons to the player's Pokémon for achieving various goals, or to commemorate special events in the game, including winning in Pokémon Contests, beating the Champion, and maxing out the EVs of a Pokémon.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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{{main|Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}
{{main|Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Gō Ichinose]], and [[Morikazu Aoki]]. However, the soundtrack does not include [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta#Music|the remastered music]] from {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} or the other unused music, all of which are present in the games' internal data.
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Gō Ichinose]], and [[Morikazu Aoki]]. However, the soundtrack does not include [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta#Music|the remastered music]] from {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} or the other unused music, all of which are present in the games' internal data.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokemon Ruby Logo JP.png|Japanese ''Pokémon Ruby Version'' logo
Pokemon Sapphire Logo JP.png|Japanese ''Pokémon Sapphire Version'' logo
Pokemon Ruby Logo EN.png|English ''Pokémon Ruby Version'' logo
Pokemon Sapphire Logo EN.png|English ''Pokémon Sapphire Version'' logo
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==Version history==
==Version history==
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* Fixed the [[Berry glitch]].<ref name="Berry">[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php/topic,7192.0.html What the Berry glitch is and how it was fixed]</ref>
* Fixed the [[Berry glitch]].<ref name="Berry">[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php/topic,7192.0.html What the Berry glitch is and how it was fixed]</ref>
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* Fixed the [[Berry glitch]] in European localizations.<ref name="Berry" />
* Added a check to the game's code so that the [[species]] names of non-English {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are treated as [[nickname]]s on [[evolution]] in English versions.<ref name="rev">[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php/topic,7211.0.html Differences between English Ruby/Sapphire v1.0 and v1.1]</ref>
* Fixed the typo in {{p|Mawile}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry (English Ruby 1.1 only).<ref name="rev" />
* Changed {{p|Paras}}'s English [[Pokédex]] entry to mention both its [[type]]s.<ref name="rev" />
* Altered the reference to shops in ''Today's Smart Shopper'' to more accurately reflect the original Japanese text.<ref name="rev" />
* Corrected the English translation of the message returned by the game when using {{m|Soft-Boiled|Softboiled}} as a [[field move]] on a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is [[Fainting|fainted]] or at full health.<ref name="rev" />
* Font adjustments.<ref name="rev" />
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* Fixed the [[Berry glitch]] in European localizations.<ref name="Berry"/>
''The following changes are exclusive to the English release.''
* Added a check to the game's code so that the species names of non-English {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are treated as [[nickname]]s on [[evolution]] in English versions to prevent possible freezes and/or crashes.<ref name="rev">[http://forums.glitchcity.info/index.php/topic,7211.0.html Differences between English Ruby/Sapphire v1.0 and v1.1]</ref>
* Fixed the typos in {{p|Togepi}}'s {{DL|Pokémon doll|Generation III|doll}} description and {{p|Mawile}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry (the latter applies only to Ruby v1.1).<ref name="rev"/>
* Changed {{p|Paras}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry to mention both its [[type]]s.<ref name="rev"/>
* Altered the reference to shops in ''Today's Smart Shopper'' to more accurately reflect the original Japanese text.<ref name="rev"/>
* Corrected the translation of the message returned by the game when using {{m|Soft-Boiled|Softboiled}} as a [[field move]] on a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is [[Fainting|fainted]] or at full health.<ref name="rev"/>
* Various font changes and adjustments.<ref name="rev"/>
* An instance of text that refers to the {{DL|Record mixing|Generation III|Record Corner}} as "Record Center" by mistake was rectified.<ref name="rev"/>
* Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect rendering of the text used by the [[save]] backup function.<ref name="rev"/> The misleading localized text about the process (which incorrectly mentions the internal battery) remains the same, however.
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''This version was only released in English.''
''This version was only released in English.''
* Fixed the [[Berry glitch]].<ref name="Berry" />
* Fixed the [[Berry glitch]].<ref name="Berry" />
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==Development cycle==
==Development cycle==
{{main|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta}}
{{main|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta}}
==Internal battery life==
Clock-based events in these games as well as {{game|Emerald}} are controlled by a CR1616 lithium battery in the game cartridge. When starting up a file, players may receive a notification that the internal battery has run dry, and that clock-based events will no longer occur. This does not affect the save file or progress in the game, only events that happen in real-time, such as berry growth or the [[Shoal Cave]] tides.
Even after replacing the battery, symptoms may persist in existing save files. This is because as soon as the battery runs dry, the timestamp associated with real-time events (that had been increasing steadily since the file was created) reverts to its initial value. This means that if the game was played for 5 years before the battery ran dry, it would take 5 years with a new battery for the new timestamp to catch up to the old value and for time to "progress" once more. [http://furlocks-forest.net/wiki/?page=Pokemon_Ruby/Sapphire_New_Battery_Glitch Furlock's Forest] details this issue and possible solutions.
Starting a new save file after the battery is replaced will fix the problem because all events will be triggered relative to a new timestamp.
It should be noted that the same symptoms, but lacking the notification about the internal battery, may be caused by the [[Berry glitch]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* These are the first [[core series]] games where the name of the [[rival]] cannot be chosen by the player.
* These are the first [[core series]] games where the name of the [[rival]] cannot be chosen by the player.
* These games were released in Japan on the third anniversary of the Japanese release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
* These games were released in Japan on the third anniversary of the Japanese release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
* A special promotional coin featuring {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} were available with American preorders of Ruby and Sapphire, respectively.
* A special promotional coin featuring {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} was available with American preorders of Ruby and Sapphire, respectively.
* Pre-release American boxart for these games depicted the version name below the mascot {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the same font used in the [[Generation I]] and {{Gen|II}} games, with the "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]" slogan present below the Pokémon logo. This was dropped for the final boxart, which features the version names directly below the Pokémon logo and in a different font, dropping the slogan entirely.
* Pre-release American boxart for these games depicted the version name below the mascot {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the same font used in the [[Generation I]] and {{Gen|II}} games, with the "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]" slogan present below the Pokémon logo. This was dropped for the final boxart, which features the version names directly below the Pokémon logo and in a different font, dropping the slogan entirely.
* Due to the font used in the international versions, the marker for when a move is selected for usage in the battle screen differs from that of the Japanese version. Whereas the Japanese version uses an arrow to indicate the current selected move, like all later releases of the [[Generation III]] games would use, the international versions of Ruby and Sapphire utilize a red rectangle with the same purpose.
* Due to the font used in the international versions, the marker for when a move is selected for usage in the battle screen differs from that of the Japanese version. Whereas the Japanese version uses an arrow to indicate the current selected move, like all later releases of the [[Generation III]] games would use, the international versions of Ruby and Sapphire utilize a red rectangle with the same purpose.
* The intros of Ruby and Sapphire differ slightly: Ruby features {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, depending on the gender chosen, riding a bike near forest and mountains, when {{p|Latios}} appears (and afterwards shows him or her battling against a {{p|Sharpedo}} and a {{p|Duskull}}), while Sapphire has instead Brendan or May (again, dependent on the gender chosen) riding a bike near an ocean, with {{p|Latias}} appearing (and then, similarly to Ruby, he or she is engaged in a battle).
* The intros of Ruby and Sapphire differ slightly: Ruby features {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, depending on the gender chosen, riding a bike near forest and mountains, when {{p|Latios}} appears (and afterwards shows him or her battling against a {{p|Sharpedo}} and a {{p|Duskull}}), while Sapphire has instead Brendan or May (again, dependent on the gender chosen) riding a bike near an ocean, with {{p|Latias}} appearing (and then, similarly to Ruby, he or she is engaged in a battle).


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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{ruby color}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color light}}
{{langtable|color={{ruby color}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスタールビー・サファイア
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスタールビー・サファイア|Pocket Monsters Ruby ・ Sapphire}}
|fr_ca=Versions Ruby et Sapphire de Pokémon{{tt|*|Platinum box}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Rubis et Version Saphir
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Rubis et Version Saphir
|de=Pokémon Rubin-Edition und Saphir-Edition
|de=Pokémon Rubin-Edition und Saphir-Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Rubino e Versione Zaffiro
|it=Pokémon Versione Rubino e Versione Zaffiro
|ko=포켓몬스터 루비·사파이어{{tt|*|Although these games were not translated into Korean, these names are still used on official Pokémon material in South Korea}} ''Pocket Monsters: Ruby & Sapphire''
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 루비・사파이어|Pocket Monsters Ruby Sapphire}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Rubí y Edición Zafiro}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Rubí y Edición Zafiro}}


==See also==
==See also==
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[[de:Pokémon Rubin-Edition und Saphir-Edition]]
[[de:Pokémon Rubin-Edition und Saphir-Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Ediciones Rubí y Zafiro]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Rubis et Saphir]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Rubis et Saphir]]
[[it:Pokémon Rubino e Zaffiro]]
[[it:Pokémon Rubino e Zaffiro]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア]]
[[pl:Pokémon Ruby i Sapphire]]
[[pl:Pokémon Ruby i Sapphire]]
[[pt:Pokémon Ruby e Sapphire]]
[[zh:精靈寶可夢紅寶石藍寶石版]]
[[zh:神奇宝贝红蓝宝石版]]
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