Pokemon Ruby Version
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Limited Edition Super Pak (GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Game Freak
Published by:
Nintendo
Released On:
03 Apr 2003
UPC-A:
045496732530 (Australia)
Part #:
AGB-AXVP-AUS (Australia)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In the action RPG Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, players take on the role of a newcomer to Litteroot Town who bonds with a Pokémon after helping Professor Birch. The game begins with an introductory tutorial battle that establishes the core loop of catching and training creatures to explore the world and uncover scientific mysteries.
Story
Pokémon World
In this world, creatures called Pokémon live alongside humans.
For ages, humans and Pokémon have lived, worked, and played together in harmony.
Despite this harmony, numerous mysteries still surround these creatures.
Many scientists, such as Professor Birch of Litteroot Town, dedicate their lives to researching Pokémon to uncover these mysteries.
Arrival in Litteroot Town
You recently moved to Litteroot Town, where Professor Birch conducts research in his Lab.
Upon arriving, you find that the Professor is not in his Lab.
You eventually locate him on a road where he is being attacked by Wild Pokémon.
First Battle
Although you have never owned a Pokémon, you borrow one from the Professor to help.
You easily defeat the attacking Wild Pokémon.
Professor Birch thanks you and gives you the borrowed Pokémon.
Delighted with your first companion, you set out on your adventure.
Character Selection
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In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, you can choose to play as either a boy or a girl.
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There is no difference in the story regardless of your choice.
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It is recommended that you choose a character with the same gender as yourself.
How to Play
Object of the Game
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Catch Many Different Pokémon!
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Complete your Pokédex by collecting lots of different kinds of Pokémon.
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Catching a Pokémon automatically records its data in your Pokédex.
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Visit Professor Birch periodically to have him rate how complete your Pokédex is.
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Trade with the *Sapphire* version using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable (sold separately) to catch all Pokémon.
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Work together with friends to get your Pokédex as complete as possible.
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Try to Become the Best Trainer Ever!
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Improve your skills as a Pokémon Trainer by battling Wild Pokémon and other Trainers.
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Defeat Gym Leaders in Pokémon Gyms to be accepted as a true Trainer.
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Gym Leaders possess powerful Pokémon that are difficult to defeat.
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Battle bravely to defeat these formidable opponents.
Title Screen
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Press the A Button or START on the Title Screen to display the following options:
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Continue: Continue playing from the last place you saved.
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New Game: Start a game from the very beginning.
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Option: Change certain game settings.
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Use the + Control Pad to select an option, then press the A Button.
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The *Continue* option appears only after you have saved your game.
New Game Setup
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Choose a Gender
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Select your gender using the + Control Pad and confirm with the A Button.
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Your gender and name cannot be changed later.
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Decide on Your Name
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Select one of the provided names or enter your own name.
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Use the + Control Pad to select letters and the A Button to enter them.
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Press the B Button to go back one letter if you make a mistake.
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Select "OK" to start your journey.
Options
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Change game settings by pressing Up and Down on the + Control Pad to select a setting, and Left and Right to change it.
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Text Speed: Set text appearance speed to SLOW, MID, or FAST.
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Battle Scene: Turn Battle Animations ON or OFF.
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Battle Style:
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Shift: You may switch Pokémon when the opponent's Pokémon faints.
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Set: You continue to battle with the currently selected Pokémon when the opponent's Pokémon faints.
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Sound: Choose either MONO or STEREO.
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Button Mode:
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Normal: Basic Control Type.
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LR: Use L or R Buttons to switch Menu Screens.
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L=A: 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
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Press START in the field to bring up the Menu Screen.
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Use the + Control Pad to choose an option and press the A Button.
Pokédex
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Records information about Pokémon you see or catch.
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Review data, listen to cries, check locations, and compare sizes to yours.
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The last Pokémon viewed will be the first to appear the next time you open the Pokédex.
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Menu: Press START to enter Menu Mode. Jump to the top or bottom of the list.
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Search: Press SELECT to enter Search Mode. Search by name, color, type, etc.
Pokémon
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View summaries and change battle lineup order.
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Summary: Displays status (Level, Experience Points, etc.) on four pages. Use Left/Right to flip pages and Up/Down to switch Pokémon.
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Pokémon Information:
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Profile: Trainer's name (color-coded by gender), ID Number, and Type.
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Ability: Displays a special ability.
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Trainer Memo: Displays Nature, Level, and place where first caught.
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Pokémon Skills:
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Items: Displays the held item.
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Ribbons: Displays the number of Ribbons held.
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Stats: Displays the Pokémon's Stats.
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Exp. Points: Displays current Experience Points. Levels increase as Experience Points increase.
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Battle Moves: View Moves, Effect, Power, and Accuracy. Press A to view details or change move order. Scroll with Up/Down.
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Contest Moves: View Type, Effect, and Description for Contest use.
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Switch: Change the arrangement in the battle lineup.
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Item: Give an item to your Pokémon to hold, or take an item back.
Pokémon Navigator (POKéNAV)
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Provides various functions to help on your adventure.
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You will receive this item during your adventure.
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Hoenn Map: Displays the entire Hoenn region map. Press A to zoom in.
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Condition: View the Condition of Party Pokémon and those in the PC. Categories include Cool, Beauty, Cute, Smart, and Tough.
Save
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Save your game at any time, except during a battle or Contest.
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Do not turn off the Game Boy Advance until saving is finished.
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To delete a saved game, go to the Title Screen and simultaneously press Up on the + Control Pad, SELECT, and the B Button.
About Battles
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There are two kinds of battles: Wild Pokémon and Trainer battles.
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The Pokémon on the left side of your Party appears first.
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Win to share Experience Points among participating Pokémon.
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If all your Pokémon faint, you lose the battle, are returned to the
Controls
L Button
Basically not used. However, if you change Button Modes, you can use this instead of Left on the + Control Pad to switch Menu Screens or select a command.
+ Control Pad
Move around in the field or move the cursor on Menu Screens.
START
Bring up the menu when in the field.
SELECT
Arrange items, change the order of a Pokémon's Move during battle, or use items with SELECT.
R Button
Basically not used. However, if you change Button Modes, you can use this instead of Right on the + Control Pad to switch Menu Screens or select a command.
A Button
Select a command, talk to a person in front of you, check out an item in front of you, or scroll through text (when ▼ appears).
B Button
Cancel a command. If you have the Running Shoes, you can run while holding down the B Button.
Items & Weapons
Bag
A system that displays a list of items you have, automatically divided into pockets for Items, Balls, TMs & HMs, Berries, and Key Items.
Potion
Restores the HP of a Pokémon by 20 points.
Super Potion
Restores the HP of a Pokémon by 50 points.
Soda Pop
Restores the HP of a Pokémon by 60 points.
Antidote
Cures Poisoned Pokémon.
Awakening
Awakens Sleeping Pokémon.
Paralyz Heal
Heals Paralyzed Pokémon.
Ether
Restores a Pokémon's PP 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.
HP Up
Increases a Pokémon's basic HP.
Protein
Increases a Pokémon's basic Attack Power.
Dire Hit
Causes attacks to easily hit an opponent's weak spot; can be used only during battle.
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.
Super Repel
Prevents weak Wild Pokémon from attacking; it is a more effective version of Repel.
Silk Scarf
Increases the power of Normal-type Moves when held by a Pokémon.
Quick Claw
Occasionally allows your Pokémon to strike first when held.
King's Rock
Occasionally causes your opponent's Pokémon to flinch when held.
Poké Ball
Used to catch Wild Pokémon.
Great Ball
Catches Wild Pokémon more efficiently than a Poké Ball.
Ultra Ball
Catches Wild Pokémon more efficiently than a Great Ball.
Master Ball
Catches Wild Pokémon 100% of the time.
Net Ball
Makes it easier to catch Water-type and Bug-type Pokémon.
Repeat Ball
Makes it easier to catch Pokémon that you have already caught.
Bike
Allows you to move around at faster speeds; there are two types, Mach Bike and Acro Bike, which perform differently.
Old Rod
Used near water to catch Water-type Pokémon.
Good Rod
Lets you catch Water-type Pokémon that cannot be caught using the Old Rod.
Coin Case
Used to carry coins that you can use to play games at the Game Corner.
Pokéblock Case
Used to carry Pokéblocks that you can feed to your Pokémon.
Select Feature
Allows you to assign certain Key Items to the SELECT button to use them instantly without opening the Menu Screen.
Oran Berry
A Pokémon holding this Berry will use it during battle to restore some HP.
Rawst Berry
A Pokémon holding this Berry will use it during battle to cure a burn.
Aspear Berry
A Pokémon holding this Berry will use it during battle to cure being frozen.
Razz Berry
A raw material for Pokéblocks; you can make Pokéblocks by blending this Berry with other Berries.
Pokéblocks
Candy that increase the Conditions of Pokémon; the higher the level, the more the Condition increases, which improves reputation in Pokémon Contests.
Heat Badge
Causes all Pokémon of Level 50 and below to obey you and allows you to use Strength outside of battle.
Balance Badge
Increases your Pokémon's defensive power and allows you to use Surf outside of battle.
Feather Badge
Causes all Pokémon of Level 70 and below to obey you and allows you to use Fly outside of battle.
Mind Badge
Increases your Pokémon's Special Attack and Special Defense and allows you to use Dive outside of battle.
Rain Badge
Causes all Pokémon to obey you and allows you to use Waterfall outside of battle.
Tips & Maps
Use a Pokémon's Type to Your Advantage
Exploit the different advantages and disadvantages that various Pokémon types have against each other to formulate an effective battle strategy.
Give your Pokémon a Berry
Let a Pokémon hold a Berry from fruit-bearing trees to allow it to recover from effects like Poison or Paralysis when receiving damage in battle.
Tips on Raising Pokémon
Place the desired Pokémon on the left side of your party and switch immediately when entering battle so that the weaker Pokémon can gain Experience Points without fighting.
Traded Pokémon Grow Faster
Pokémon obtained through trades receive a larger-than-normal portion of Experience Points when they win a battle.
Leave your Pokémon at a Day Care
An older couple in the game will raise up to two of your Pokémon for a small fee; wait a while before returning to check on their progress.
Technical and Hidden Machines
Technical Machines are one-time use items while Hidden Machines can be used repeatedly, both allowing Pokémon to learn new Moves.
Hidden Machine Moves in the Field
HM Moves such as CUT, FLY, SURF, STRENGTH, FLASH, ROCK SMASH, WATERFALL, and DIVE are used to navigate the environment by clearing obstacles, flying to towns, or moving across water.
Technical Machine Moves in the Field
TM Moves like DIG and SECRET POWER allow you to escape from caves or climb trees and make wall entrances.
Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable Equipment
Linking systems requires one GBA system and game pak per player, with one cable for two players, two for three, and three for four.
Game Link Cable Troubleshooting
Malfunctions may occur if using non-GBA cables, connections are not fully seated or are removed during transmission, cables are connected incorrectly, or more than four systems are linked.
Trainer Tip
When encountering unreadable writing on walls, consider that it might be Braille to help solve the puzzle, and contact Nintendo for help if needed.
Enemies & Characters
Roxanne
The Gym Leader of Rustboro City who specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. Her Stone Badge increases your Pokémon's Attack Power and allows you to use Cut outside of battle.
Brawly
The Gym Leader of Dewford Town. His Knuckle Badge causes all Pokémon of Level 30 and below to obey you and allows you to use Flash outside of battle.
Wattson
The Gym Leader of Mauville City who strikes with Electric-type attacks. Her Dynamo Badge increases your Pokémon's speed and allows you to use Rock Smash outside of battle.
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