Object of the Game
Your goal is to complete your Pokédex by collecting lots of different kinds of Pokémon. When you catch a Pokémon, its data will automatically be recorded in your Pokédex. Visit Professor Birch every once in a while to have him rate how complete your Pokédex is.
In order to catch all the Pokémon, thus completing your Pokédex, you must use a Game Boy Advance and trade with the Ruby/Sapphire versions using the Game Boy Advance Game Link® cable (sold separately). Work together with your friends to get your Pokédex as complete as possible.
Become the Best Trainer Ever!
Another goal is to improve your skills as a Pokémon Trainer. During your adventures, you'll battle Wild Pokémon, as well as other Trainers. Both battles will help you and your Pokémon become stronger.
There are also Pokémon Gyms in this world, each of which has a very talented Trainer known as the Gym Leader. Only those who can defeat the Gym Leaders will be accepted as true Trainers. However, the Gym Leaders have very powerful Pokémon that will be difficult to defeat.
*Trainer Tip:* The world of Pokémon is a vast and mysterious place with many hidden wonders. If you happen upon a place where there is writing on the walls, but you can't read it, think about something that might help you solve the puzzle...It might be Braille. If you are unable to search out the answers you need, remember that you can always contact Nintendo for help.
Starting the Game
On the Title Screen, press the A Button or START to make the following three options appear. Use the + Control Pad to select the option you want, then press the A Button.
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The Continue option will appear only after you have saved your game.
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To delete your saved game, go to the Title Screen, then simultaneously press Up on the + Control Pad, SELECT, and the B Button.
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Once your save data is deleted, it CANNOT be restored. Please be careful when deleting your save data.
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New Game: Start a game from the very beginning. When you start a "NEW GAME" and try to save during this game for the first time, any previous save data that would have allowed you to "CONTINUE" will be deleted. Please be careful.
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Choose a Gender: Select your gender. Use the + Control Pad to select one, then press the A Button to decide.
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Decide on Your Name: Enter a name for your character. To enter your own name, use the + Control Pad to select a letter, then press the A Button to enter it. If you make a mistake, press the B Button to go back one letter. When you've finished entering your name, select "OK" to start your journey! Remember, your gender and name cannot be changed later.
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Continue: Continue playing from the last place you saved. See page 23 for more information on saving your game.
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Options: Change certain game settings, such as Text Speed and Battle Style. Press Up and Down on the + Control Pad to select a setting, then press Left and Right on the + Control Pad to change it. Once the settings are done, select "CANCEL" on the bottom of the menu and press the A Button.
Options Settings
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Text Speed: Set the speed at which the text will appear to "SLOW," "MID," or "FAST."
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Battle Scene: Turn Battle Animations "ON" or "OFF." When it is set to "OFF," the battle actions of Pokémon will be displayed only by text on the screen.
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Battle Style: Choose one of these Battle Styles to use when fighting Pokémon Trainers.
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Shift: You may switch Pokémon when your opponent's Pokémon has fainted.
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Set: When your opponent's Pokémon has fainted, you will continue to battle with the currently selected Pokémon.
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Sound: Choose game audio from either "MONO" or "STEREO."
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Button Mode: You can choose a type of control from the following three types.
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Normal: Basic Control Type (see page 10).
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LR: You can use the L or R Buttons instead of Left or Right on the + Control Pad to switch Menu Screens, etc.
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L=A: You can use the L Button instead of the A Button.
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Frame: Select a design to appear around the edges of different screens.
The Menu Screen
When you are in the field, press START to bring up the Menu Screen. Use the ⊕ Control Pad to choose, then press the A Button.
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Pokédex: Information is recorded here about Pokémon you see or catch. In addition to reviewing their data, you can listen to their cries, check out where they live, or see how large they are compared to you. The last Pokémon you view before closing your Pokédex will be the first to appear the next time you open it.
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Menu: Press START to enter Menu Mode. You can jump to the top or the bottom of the Pokédex list.
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Search: Press SELECT to enter Search Mode. You can then search for Pokémon by name, color, type, and so on.
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Contest Moves: View the Type, Effect, and Description of the Move when the Pokémon uses it in a Contest (See page 37).
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Switch: You can change the way your Pokémon are arranged in the battle lineup.
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Item: Give an item or Mail to your Pokémon to