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'''Pokémon Ruby Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタールビー''' ''Pocket Monsters Ruby'') and '''Pokémon Sapphire Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターサファイア''' ''Pocket Monsters Sapphire'') are the first paired [[core series]] of  [[Generation III]] games that are set in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. They were released in Japan on November 21, 2002, in North America on March 19, 2003, in Australia on April 3, 2003 and in Europe on July 25, 2003.
'''Pokémon Ruby Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタールビー''' ''Pocket Monsters Ruby'') and '''Pokémon Sapphire Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターサファイア''' ''Pocket Monsters Sapphire'') are the first paired [[core series]] of  [[Generation III]] games that are set in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. They were released in Japan on November 21, 2002, in North America on March 19, 2003, in Australia on April 3, 2003 and in Europe on July 25, 2003.


On March 15, 2003, the {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} New York held a party at which players could purchase Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The games were not sold in stores across North America until March 19, 2003.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030604202304/http://pokemon.com/letters/2003314.asp Pokémon.com - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR! - 3/14/2003] (archive)</ref>
The then recently founded [[The Pokémon Company]] originally announced the games as the single-version '''Pokémon Game Boy Advance''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター ゲームボーイアドバンス版}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Game Boy Advance Edition'') or simply '''Pokémon GBA''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンＧＢＡ}}''' ''Pokémon GBA'') alongside the [[e-Reader]] on March 7, 2001, with a tentative release date of 2002.<ref>[https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20010307/gba2.htm GAME Watch]</ref><ref>[https://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/321/321417/ ASCII.jp]</ref><ref>[https://dengekionline.com/news/kako/new/200103/0307/0307nintendo.html 電撃オンライン ''DENGEKI ONLINE'']</ref><ref>[https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0103/07/news04.html ねとらぼ]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010310074936/http://pocket.ign.com/news/32141.html IGN]</ref><ref>[https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro01-4b.html CoroCoro's April 2001 issue (published on March 15, 2001) on ゾイド総合ランド]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010401130323/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/ Game Freak website's update from March 23, 2001]</ref> President [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] revealed the company's lack of optimism towards the future of Pokémon during this announcement and [[Junichi Masuda]], former veteran employee of [[Game Freak]] and [[Staff of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|director of the games]], has expressed the hardships posed by their development in post-release interviews.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/08/14/why-ruby-and-sapphire-were-the-most-challenging-pokemon-to-make.aspx Game Informer interview from August 14, 2017]</ref><ref>[https://lavacutcontent.com/masuda-game-freak-history/ Dr. Lava's translation of a Famitsu interview from May 23, 2019]</ref> The aforementioned tentative title would be used alongside the final titles during {{pkmn|Festa#Pokémon Festa 2002|Pokémon Festa 2002}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXd_FG0MLSc RAI-GER's footage from July 20, 2002, reuploaded by xdanielDZD to YouTube on June 3, 2010]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020802094513/http://www.pokemon-festa.com/events.html Pokémon Festa 2002 website's events section as of August 2, 2002 (differs from the June 28, 2002 copy)]</ref>
 
On March 15, 2003, the [[Pokémon Center New York]] held a party at which players could purchase Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The games were not sold in stores across North America until March 19, 2003.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030604202304/http://pokemon.com/letters/2003314.asp Pokémon.com - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR! - 3/14/2003] (archive)</ref>


Like all paired games beforehand, Ruby and Sapphire were followed by a third version, {{game|Emerald}}, two years later, and together they became the best-selling [[Game Boy Advance]] games of all time. [[Remake]]s of the games, in the form of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, were released [[Generation VI|three generations later]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in November 2014 worldwide.
Like all paired games beforehand, Ruby and Sapphire were followed by a third version, {{game|Emerald}}, two years later, and together they became the best-selling [[Game Boy Advance]] games of all time. [[Remake]]s of the games, in the form of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, were released [[Generation VI|three generations later]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in November 2014 worldwide.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
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.
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 [[Inside of Truck|moving truck]], which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the truck, 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 {{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 {{i|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.
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 {{i|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 [[first partner 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 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 {{i|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]].
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 {{i|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]].
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====Double Battles====
====Double Battles====
{{main|Double Battle}}
{{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.
Ruby and Sapphire introduced Double Battles. These types of battles are heavier on strategy than Single Battles 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====
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===Game Link Cable===
===Game Link Cable===
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{{incomplete|section|needs=Language restrictions on Contests, Berry Blending, Colosseum, XD, Box, and the Berry Program Update (if any)}}
In the Pokémon Cable Club, located on 2F of every [[Pokémon Center]], the player can [[trade]], battle, and [[record mixing|mix records]] with Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} via [[Game Link Cable]]. There are no language restrictions on trading and battling. However, Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot not mix records with non-Japanese games, and non-Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with Japanese games; non-Japanese games can mix records with each other regardless of language, however.
In the Pokémon Cable Club, located on 2F of every [[Pokémon Center]], the player can [[trade]], battle, and [[record mixing|mix records]] with Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} via [[Game Link Cable]]. There are no language restrictions on trading and battling. However, Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with non-Japanese games, and non-Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with Japanese games; non-Japanese games can mix records with each other regardless of language, however.


The player can use the [[Berry Blender]] to make [[Pokéblock]]s with up to three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or {{v2|Emerald}} via Game Link cable. The player can also participate in a Link [[Pokémon Contest]] with three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald via Game Link cable.
The player can use the [[Berry Blender]] to make [[Pokéblock]]s with up to three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or {{v2|Emerald}} via Game Link cable. The player can also participate in a Link [[Pokémon Contest]] with three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald via Game Link cable.
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In Japan, a set of [[e-Reader]] cards were released which applied the patch.
In Japan, a set of [[e-Reader]] cards were released which applied the patch.


Additionally, until August 2012, players could mail their Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game to [[Nintendo]], who would apply the patch then return the cartridge.
Additionally, until August 2012, players could mail their Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game to [[Nintendo]], who would apply the patch and return the cartridge.
 
==Localization changes==
* In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the ledge in southwestern section of Victory Road B1F was made one tile shorter in non-English European versions of the game, making that part of the floor two-way instead of one-way.
 
===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald===
* In Japanese, the map seen on the wall of some buildings is said to be a [[Town Map]] of the [[Hoenn]] region. However, the name "Town Map" is not seen in English, as this is simply called a "Hoenn region map".
** In the [[Generation VI]] remakes, the map at the wall is once more called a Town Map, this time both in Japanese and English.
* In [[Sidney]]'s [[Ever Grande City#Sidney's room|room]] at the Pokémon League, the lights at the background flash quickly in the Japanese version. These lights slowly turn on and off in the localized versions.
* Several glitches were fixed in the international releases.
* The VU Meter in the [[Pokédex]] was altered depending on which international version was being played.
* ''Pokémon Battle-e'' Trainer cards request screen was changed in international releases.
* Some of the Trainer sprites are different in Japanese and international versions.
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Hex Maniac.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Psychic F JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Psychic F.png]]
|-
|{{tc|Hex Maniac}} sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} ({{tt|JP|In the Japanese Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, Hex Maniacs are seen with their eyes being colored fully white, which was altered in the international releases.}})
|Hex Maniac sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|Female {{tc|Psychic}} sprite from<br>Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} ({{tt|JP|In the Japanese Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, female Psychics hands are pointed inwards, which was altered in the international releases.}})
|Female Psychic sprite from<br>Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Cooltrainer M JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Cooltrainer M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Sailor JP.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color}}; background: #{{ground color}}; width:80px" |[[File:Spr RS Sailor.png]]
|-
| Male {{tc|Cooltrainer}} sprite from<br>Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} {{tt|(JP)|The male Cooltrainer's hair is different in the Japanese Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.}}
|Male Cooltrainer sprite from<br>Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|{{tc|Sailor}} sprite from<br>Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}} ({{tt|JP|In the Japanese versions of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Sailors have more of their ascot visible, which was altered in the international releases. This may be due to the gesture in the Japanese sprite resembling an obscene gesture, the bras d'honner or Iberian slap.}})
|Sailor sprite from<br>Ruby, Sapphire, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
|-
|}
 
===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire===
* In Japanese, a boy says: 「くうきが うまーい！」which could mean that the air is either good or tasty. In English, it was more specifically translated as ''"The air is tasty here!"''
** He says that the air is "fragrant" in French (''"L’air embaume ici!"''), "properly pure" in Italian (''"Qui si respira un’aria proprio pulita!"''), "fresh" in German (''"Die Luft hier ist wunderbar frisch."''{{sup/3|RSE}}; ''"Die Luft hier ist so frisch!"''{{sup/6|ORAS}}), "very clean" in Spanish (''"¡El aire de aquí está limpísimo!"''), or "refreshing" in Korean (공기가 마시쪄{{sup/6|ORAS}}).


==Reception==
==Reception==
Both games were well received, getting perfect ratings from {{wp|GamePro}} and Cinescape.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/pokemon-ruby-version/critic-reviews Pokémon Ruby Version Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.5/10 and commented that they were a "wonderful GBA follow-up to the immense Game Boy blockbuster."<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/17/pokemon-ruby-version Pokémon Ruby Version - IGN]</ref> However, some reviews criticized the repetitive nature of the games, with {{wp|Eurogamer}} commenting that "apart from the occasional tense battle with a Gym Leader and the more sophisticated opponents later on in the game, the constant fighting and collecting mechanic gets very tired, very fast."<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pokemonrubysapphire_gba Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire • Eurogamer.net]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave them a score of 36 out of 40. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire hold a rating of 84.21%<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/471243-pokemon-ruby-version/index.html Pokémon Ruby Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings]</ref> and 84.03%,<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/563596-pokemon-sapphire-version/index.html Pokémon Sapphire Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.
Both games were well received, getting perfect ratings from {{wp|GamePro}} and Cinescape.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/pokemon-ruby-version/critic-reviews Pokémon Ruby Version Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.5/10 and commented that they were a "wonderful GBA follow-up to the immense Game Boy blockbuster."<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/17/pokemon-ruby-version Pokémon Ruby Version - IGN]</ref> However, some reviews criticized the repetitive nature of the games, with {{wp|Eurogamer}} commenting that "apart from the occasional tense battle with a Gym Leader and the more sophisticated opponents later on in the game, the constant fighting and collecting mechanic gets very tired, very fast."<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pokemonrubysapphire_gba Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire • Eurogamer.net]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave them a score of 36 out of 40. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire hold a rating of 84.21%<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20191209015237/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/471243-pokemon-ruby-version/index.html Pokémon Ruby Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings (Archive)]</ref> and 84.03%,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20191209014600/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/563596-pokemon-sapphire-version/index.html Pokémon Sapphire Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings (Archive)]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.


===Sales===
===Sales===
Ruby and Sapphire were the second and third bestselling games of 2003 in the US, with Pokémon Ruby selling more.<ref>[https://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_040126a.htm NPD Press Release - January 26, 2004]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 6.6 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2003/annual0303e.pdf#page=4 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Annual Report 2003]</ref> As of March 31, 2013, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire have sold 16.22 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131015006009/en/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pok%C3%A9mon-Sell-4-Million-Units-Worldwide Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Sell More Than 4 Million Units Worldwide in First Two Days | Business Wire]</ref>
Ruby and Sapphire were the second and third bestselling games of 2003 in the US, with Pokémon Ruby selling more.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210610102723/https://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_040126a.htm NPD Press Release - January 26, 2004 (Archive)]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 6.6 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2003/annual0303e.pdf#page=4 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Annual Report 2003]</ref> As of March 31, 2013, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire have sold 16.22 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131015006009/en/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pok%C3%A9mon-Sell-4-Million-Units-Worldwide Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Sell More Than 4 Million Units Worldwide in First Two Days | Business Wire]</ref>


====Japanese sales====
====Japanese sales====
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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">[https://archives.glitchcity.info/forums/board-109/thread-7192/page-0.html What the Berry glitch is and how it was fixed]</ref>
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''The following changes are exclusive to the English release.''
''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>
* 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">[https://archives.glitchcity.info/forums/board-10/thread-7211/page-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"/>
* 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"/>
* Changed {{p|Paras}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry to mention both its [[type]]s.<ref name="rev"/>
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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 were the first Pokémon games released for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
* These were the first Pokémon games released for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
* These were the first games where it was not possible to catch all non-[[Mythical Pokémon]] by trading from other games at the time of release. The Pokémon outside the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] later became available once other [[Generation III]] games were released as well.
** The term "[[National Pokédex]]" was introduced in these games, after it was known as the "Old Pokédex" in the [[Generation II|previous generation]]. However, at the time of the release of Ruby and Sapphire, it was not possible to activate or complete the National Pokédex since it would require trading with some later [[Generation III]] games.
* These were the highest selling games on the platform they were released on, a distinction claimed only by these Pokémon games.
* These were the highest selling games on the platform they were released on, a distinction claimed only by these Pokémon games.
* These games introduce the most Pokémon of all games where the new Pokémon do not make up the entirety of the regional Pokédex.
* These games introduce the most Pokémon of all games where the new Pokémon do not make up the entirety of the regional Pokédex.
* 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}} was 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.
* These were the last [[core series]] games without [[item]] sprites as seen in the player's [[Bag]]. However, these games introduced the large sprites for the [[Berry|Berries]] in the "Check Tag" feature (which remained available in Generations III and IV).
** All the items from Ruby and Sapphire later had their sprites introduced in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, except the [[e-Reader]] exclusive Berries ([[Drash Berry]], [[Eggant Berry]], [[Nutpea Berry]], etc.). Some of these items (such as the [[Acro Bike]], [[Mach Bike]], [[Contest Pass]], [[Go-Goggles]], [[Eon Ticket]], etc.) are not legitimately found in FireRed and LeafGreen, so their sprites remained unseen in normal gameplay until they were reused in {{game|Emerald}}.
* 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 them 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, they are shown engaged in a battle).
* The [[game intro|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 them 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, they are shown engaged in a battle).


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