Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
2002 · Game Boy Advance
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version.
MainlineGen 3 (Hoenn)
All its versions
| Game | Year | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire(this page) | 2002 | Game Boy Advance | Original |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire | 2014 | Nintendo 3DS | Remake |
What it is
The 2002 GBA games that took Pokémon to the tropical Hoenn region, introduced Double Battles, and gave every Pokémon a hidden Ability.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Boy Advance | 2002 | Ruby Version | — |
| Game Boy Advance | 2002 | Sapphire Version | — |
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
The original Hoenn games are GBA-only and superseded by the 3DS remakes — play Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire instead, or return here once you're a committed fan.
See the full where-to-start guide →