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Developed_By:
Game Freak
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
29 Jan 2004
UPC-A:
4902370508895 (Japan)
Part #:
AGB-BPRJ-JPN (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Set in a world where humans and creatures called Pokémon coexist, this RPG follows a new trainer who receives their first partner from Professor Oak. The player explores various towns, captures Pokémon to complete a Pokédex, and challenges Gym Leaders to earn badges. The ultimate goal is to compete in the Pokémon League and become the top Trainer.
Story
Welcome to the Pokémon World
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Humans and Pokémon have lived, worked, and played together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them. In order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists--such as Professor Oak--have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.
One day, Professor Oak (who happens to live in the same town as you) gives you a Pokémon. He asks you to complete your newly obtained Pokédex by exploring many places and finding many Pokémon. Your journey starts when you receive your first Pokémon!
Become the Best Trainer Ever
Another goal of this game is to become an ultimate Pokémon Trainer. While you are continuing on your adventure, you and your Pokémon will grow together. You will visit many towns and face many Gym Leaders at various Pokémon Gyms. As a reward for defeating them, you'll obtain Badges.
Once you have enough Badges, you can challenge a Pokémon Trainer's final goal...the Pokémon League. Once you are victorious at the Pokémon League and become the champ, you'll be able to enter the Hall of Fame. Then, you'll be acknowledged as an ultimate Pokémon Trainer.
Exploring and Talking
There are many different buildings and houses in each town, and there are a lot of people you can get information from. During your adventure, try to check out everything and chat with everyone you meet. You might find some useful information.
Pokémon Centers
The people here will heal your injured party Pokémon for free. You can also do other things here, such as use the PC. A Pokémon Center is the most useful place a Pokémon Trainer can visit.
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Visit the second floor of any Pokémon Center to communicate with your friends.
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Using the Wireless Adapter (see Pokémon Wireless Club on page 48).
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Using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable (see Pokémon Cable Club on page 58).
Healing Your Pokémon
Leave your Pokémon here to completely recover their HP (Hit Points or vitality) and PP (Power Points or number of times you can use a move). Your Pokémon will also recover completely if they have fainted or are Paralyzed, Poisoned, etc.
Controls
L Button
Activate the game play "Help" feature to understand controls or terms
Control Pad
Move around the field or move the cursor to select a command
START
Bring up the menu screen
SELECT
Use a registered item instantly, change the order of items, or change the order of Pokémon moves during a battle
R Button
Activate the game play "Help" feature and change the text characters during a chat
A Button
Select a command, talk to a person, check out an item, or scroll through text
B Button
Cancel a command chosen with the A Button; hold to run after obtaining Running Shoes
D-Pad Control Pad
Choose options in the menu screen
Control Pad (left or right)
Flip through pages in the Pokémon Summary section
Control Pad (up or down)
Switch Pokémon in the Pokémon Summary section
+ Control Pad Up/Down
Select a setting in the Options menu
+ Control Pad Left/Right
Change the selected setting in the Options menu
L Button (when Button Mode is L=A)
Function as the A Button
L Button (when Button Mode is LR)
Switch Menu Screen
R Button (when Button Mode is LR)
Switch Menu Screen
How to Play
Starting the Game
Press the A Button or START on the title screen to access the top menu. Select your choice using the + Control Pad, then press A to confirm. The "CONTINUE" option appears only after saving your game.
To completely delete save data, go to the title screen and simultaneously press Up on the + Control Pad, SELECT, and the B Button. Deleted data cannot be recovered, so be very careful.
Starting a New Game
If you do not have any save data, pressing A or START on the title screen will start the game immediately.
Choose Your Gender
Use the + Control Pad to select either a boy or a girl, then press A to confirm. There is no difference in the story regardless of your choice, but choosing a character with the same gender as yours is recommended.
Decide on Your Name
Use the + Control Pad to select a letter and press A to enter it. Press B to go back one letter if you make a mistake, or press SELECT to switch between uppercase, lowercase, and other characters. Your gender and name cannot be changed later.
Decide on Your Rival's Name
Select one of the pre-set names displayed on the screen, or choose "NEW NAME" to create your own.
Continue Your Game
Resume playing from the last saved location. A brief outline of your progress will be displayed; press B to skip it.
Basic Play: Inside Buildings and Caves
You can enter various buildings and caves. To enter, press the + Control Pad toward the entrance.
Inside, use the + Control Pad in the direction of any steps or ladders to move.
Checking in Front of You
Press the A Button while standing to check items in front of you or to talk to people.
Picking Up Items
Items look like Poké Balls on the ground. Face the item and press A to pick it up.
Check seemingly empty areas with the A Button, as hidden items may be present.
Checking Things
Use the A Button to interact with placed objects like wall maps or TVs.
Reading Trainer's Tips
"Trainer's Tip" signs in towns and on roads provide useful adventure information. Simply face the sign to read it.
Other signs provide location details for towns, houses, and more.
About Battles
There are two battle types: Wild Pokémon and Trainer battles. The leftmost Pokémon in your party appears first in battle.
Winning grants Experience Points to participating Pokémon. If all your Pokémon faint, you return to the last Pokémon Center and lose money.
Battling Wild Pokémon
Wild Pokémon attack in caves and grassy areas. Use a Poké Ball or other types of Balls to catch them.
Battling a Pokémon Trainer
Talking to or walking in front of a Trainer initiates a battle. You cannot run from Trainer battles.
The number of Pokémon each participant has is shown by a symbol. Winning rewards prize money. You cannot catch a Trainer's Pokémon.
Double Battle
Some Trainers challenge you to 2-on-2 Double Battles. The left and top-right Pokémon in your party appear first.
Battle Menu
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Fight: Display moves and select one to attack.
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Pokémon: Switch Pokémon or view a Summary.
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Bag: Use items to heal Pokémon or catch Wild Pokémon.
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Run: Escape the battle (may fail; cannot run from Trainers).
Using a PC
Store or withdraw items and caught Pokémon. PCs are found in Pokémon Centers and other areas.
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Someone's PC: Store up to 30 Pokémon per box across 14 boxes. Only six Pokémon can be carried at once; excess caught Pokémon are sent here automatically.
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Your PC: Store items and Mail.
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Professor Oak's PC: Rate Pokédex completion and receive messages based on progress.
Poké Marts
Buy helpful items for your adventure. Inventory varies by town.
Communication Using the Wireless Adapter
Trade, battle, chat, and play mini-games with friends using the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter (sold separately).
Communication occurs at the Pokémon Wireless Club on the second floor of Pokémon Centers. See page 56 for setup instructions.
Wireless Communication works between FireRed and LeafGreen. See page 58 for Ruby/Sapphire instructions.
Union Room
The Union Room allows trades, battles, and chatting. Check in at the Counter and save before entering. You need at least two Pokémon in your party.
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Greetings: View Trainer Cards.
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Battle: Single battles with Pokémon Level 30 or below.
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Chat: Input text using the D-Pad, A Button, R Button, and SELECT. Press START to send, B to quit.
Pokémon Trading Board
Register Pokémon for trade with the lady next to the board. You can register one Pokémon at a time and cancel by talking to her again.
Propose a trade by selecting a listing and pressing A. The Pokémon is deleted from the board when you leave or after trading. You can also trade at the Direct Corner.
Direct Corner
Play multiplayer modes with friends who have the Wireless Adapter. Talk to the lady at the Counter to select an activity.
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Trade Center and Colosseum (Two Player VS): Two players can trade or battle. One selects "BECOME LEADER" and others select "JOIN GROUP."
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Colosseum (Four Player VS): Four players battle. One selects "BECOME LEADER" and others select "JOIN GROUP."
Tips & Maps
Known Moves
Displays a Pokémon's learned moves and remaining uses in battle. A Pokémon can learn up to four moves, and selecting one provides a detailed description.
Switch
Allows you to change the order of the Pokémon in your party.
Item
Allows you to give an item or mail to your Pokémon to hold, or take it back.
When Status Is Affected
Explains status conditions like Poison, Paralyze, Sleep, Ice, Burn, and Confuse, which can be cured using items or at a Pokémon Center.
Use a Pokémon's Type to Your Advantage
Various Pokémon types have different strengths and weaknesses against others, so use these qualities to form an effective battle strategy.
Use Your Pokémon's Ability!
Abilities affect Pokémon during battles and in the field, providing effects such as increased Attack when abnormal or higher wild encounter rates.
CATCHING AND RAISING POKéMON
You can catch wild Pokémon with Poké Balls, which are added to your party or PC if full, and can be given a nickname afterward.
Tips for Catching Pokémon
To catch a Pokémon, weaken it until its HP is low and consider inflicting status conditions like Sleep or Poison.
Tips on Raising Pokémon
Pokémon gain Experience Points from battles, and traded Pokémon receive a larger portion of EXP when winning.
Raising Low-Level Pokémon
Any Pokémon that participates in a battle, even briefly, obtains Experience Points, so ensure your desired Pokémon take part.
Traded Pokémon Grow Faster
Traded Pokémon receive more Experience Points but may disobey if their level is too high for your current Gym Badges.
Leave Your Pokémon at a Day Care
A Day Care will raise a Pokémon for a fee, though it takes time; rumors mention a location that accepts two Pokémon at once.
Evolution
Pokémon evolve by reaching a certain Level, using an Evolution Stone, or being traded, often changing their form.
Technical and Hidden Machines
Technical Machines (TM) can be used only once, while Hidden Machines (HM) can be used as often as you like. Different types of Pokémon will be able to learn different moves.
Hidden Moves
Hidden Moves can be used even in the field and still function if your Pokémon has fainted. They cannot be forgotten by learning new moves, though there is a rumored way to do so.
CUT
Instantly cuts down trees that block the road.
FLY
Instantly returns you to a town you've previously visited.
SURF
Lets you move across bodies of water, such as the sea or rivers.
STRENGTH
Pushes heavy rocks.
FLASH
Lights up pitch-black caves, making it easier to get around.
ROCK SMASH
Smashes rocks that block the road.
WATERFALL
Lets you climb up torrential waterfalls.
Erika: Celadon City Gym/Rainbow Badge
Causes all Pokémon Level 50 and below to obey you, even if you got them in a trade, and allows you to use HM Strength outside of battle.
Koga: Fuchsia City Gym/Soul Badge
Increases your Pokémon's defensive power and allows you to use HM Surf outside of battle.
Sabrina: Saffron City Gym/Marsh Badge
Causes all Pokémon of Level 70 and below to obey you, even if you got them in a trade, and allows you to use HM Rock Smash outside of battle.
Blaine: Cinnabar Town Gym/Volcano Badge
Increases the Special Attack and Special Defense of your Pokémon and allows you to use HM Waterfall outside of battle.
????????/Earth Badge
It is said that all Pokémon will obey you.
Cautions for Transmission
Transmission interference or errors may occur if the wrong cable is used, the link cable is improperly connected or unplugged during transmission, or assigned connections are not followed.
Guidelines for Transmission
Problems may arise when using incompatible Game Discs, wrong cables, Wireless Adapters instead of the proper cable, or when power/reset is toggled during transmission.
Trainer Tip
The world of Pokémon is vast and mysterious; consider that wall writing might be Braille to solve puzzles, or contact Nintendo for help if needed.
Berry Program Update
You can update the Berry Program on Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire by linking with FireRed/LeafGreen or by connecting Ruby/Sapphire to a Nintendo GameCube with Pokémon Colosseum or Pokémon Box.
Items & Weapons
Your Bag
You can store your items here, with items automatically placed into one of three pockets based on type.
Items
This pocket holds general items, such as Potions, Antidotes, and Repels.
Key Items
Other valuable items during your adventure are held in this pocket.
Poké Balls
This pocket holds different types of Poké Balls which are used to catch Pokémon.
How Do You Arrange Items in Your Bag?
You can move items within the same pocket by pressing SELECT and using the + Control Pad, but cannot move items to a different pocket.
VARIOUS ITEMS
Your Bag can hold items such as Potions, Antidotes, Poké Balls, and a Town Map which come in handy on your adventure.
POTION
Restores Pokémon HP by 20.
ANTIDOTE
Cures Poisoned Pokémon.
PARALYZE HEAL
Heals Paralyzed Pokémon.
ETHER
Restores PP of one move by 10.
REVIVE
Revives fainted Pokémon and restores HP to half of the Pokémon's maximum HP.
RARE CANDY
Increases a Pokémon's Level by one.
PROTEIN
Increases basic Attack Power.
ESCAPE ROPE
Used for escaping from places such as caves.
REPEL
Prevents weak Wild Pokémon from attacking in places like grassy areas, effective for up to 100 steps.
EXP.SHARE
Your Pokémon will receive Experience Points even if it didn't participate in the battle.
POKé BALL
Catches Wild Pokémon.
GREAT BALL
Catches Wild Pokémon more efficiently than a Poké Ball.
ULTRA BALL
Catches Wild Pokémon more efficiently than a Great Ball.
Town Map
The entire Kanto Region and your current location can be checked.
Bicycle
You can move faster on roads and in caves.
Berry Pouch
This is a small bag that can contain Berries to use during gameplay.
Vs Seeker
By using this item, you can easily find Trainers who want to battle with you after recharging it by walking.
TM (Technical Machine) Case
You can put TMs (Technical Machines) and HMs (Hidden Machines) here. Use this item when you want to select a TM or HM inside.
Old Rod
Use this item while you "SURF" or while facing bodies of water. Pokémon underwater can be encountered by using this item.
Fame Checker
You might hear miscellaneous stories about famous people (such as Gym Leaders) during your adventure. The information you hear will be recorded, and you can check it out later by using this item.
SELECT Feature
Some of your Key Items can be registered by using SELECT. Once registered, you can use the item directly in the field without opening the menu by pressing the SELECT button.
Using Berries
Berries can be obtained during your adventure or traded from Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire. Some can be used during battle if held, or turned into powder via Berry Crush to trade for items.
Oran Berry
Restores HP a little. A Pokémon holding this Berry will use it by itself during a battle to restore some HP.
Pecha Berry
Cures Poison. A Pokémon holding this Berry will use it by itself during a battle if it is poisoned.
Enemies & Characters
Brock
The Gym Leader of Pewter City who awards the Boulder Badge, which increases the Attack Power of your Pokémon and allows you to use HM Flash outside of battle.
Misty
The Gym Leader of Cerulean City who awards the Cascade Badge, which causes all Pokémon Level 30 and below to obey you and allows you to use HM Cut outside of battle.
Lt. Surge
The Gym Leader of Vermilion City who awards the Thunder Badge, which increases your Pokémon's speed and allows you to use HM Fly outside of battle.
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