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|Name = Pokémon Emerald
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|title = Pokémon Emerald Version
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|ja_title = {{tt|ポケットモンスター エメラルド|Poketto Monsutā Emerarudo}}
|Picture = [[File:250px-Pokemon Emerald boxart EN-US.jpg|200px]]
 
|publisher = Nintendo/The Pokémon Company
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|image = Pokémon Emerald boxart EN-US.jpg
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|caption = Pokémon Emerald Version box art cover.
|developer = Game Freak
 
|category = RPG
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|generation = III
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|players = 5 players
|player# = 1-4 Players
 
 
|platform = Game Boy Advance
|ESRB = E for Everyone
 
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|category = RPG
|release-date-japan = September 16, 2004
 
 
|developer = Game Freak
|release-date-north-america = May 1, 2005
 
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|publisher = [[Nintendo]], [[The Pokémon Company]]
|release-date-europe = October 21, 2005
 
 
|ja_release = September 16, 2004
|platforminternal = Game Boy Advance
 
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|us_release = May 1, 2005
|region = Hoenn
 
 
|eu_release = October 21, 2005
}}'''Pokémon Emerald''' is a title in the ''[[Pokémon]]'' series of video games. It features the {{Type|Dragon}}-{{Type|Flying}} type [[Legendary Pokémon]] [[Rayquaza]] on the cover.
 
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|au_release = June 9, 2005
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|cero = ALL
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|esrb = E
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|acb = G
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|oflc = G8+
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|pegi = 3
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|ja_image = Emerald Japanese Cover.PNG
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|ja_caption = Pokémon Emerald Version Japanese box cover art.
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'''Pokémon Emerald''' is a title in the ''[[Pokémon (franchise)|Pokémon]]'' series of video games. It features the {{Type|Dragon}}/{{Type|Flying}}-type [[Legendary Pokémon]] [[Rayquaza]] [[Version Mascot|on the cover]].
   
The game is an enhanced remake of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'']] and [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Sapphire'']], adding to the third generation of Pokémon games. Like the games it was based on, the player controls a [[Pokémon trainer]], whose general goal is to traverse around the [[Hoenn]] region and conquer a series of eight [[Pokémon]] gyms to earn eight Gym Badges, then take on the [[Elite Four]], defeat the Pokémon League Champion and succeed him/her. Like ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', the game features the [[Pokémon#Third generation|third generation Pokémon]], but also adds some [[Pokémon#Second generation|second generation Pokémon]] that were once limited to ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''. The [[National Pokédex]] is also available without trading.
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The game is an enhanced remake of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'']] and [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Sapphire'']], adding to the third generation of Pokémon games. Much like the games it was based on, the player controls a [[Pokémon trainer]], whose general goal is to traverse around the [[Hoenn]] region and conquer a series of eight [[Pokémon]] gyms to earn eight Gym Badges and then take on the [[Elite Four]], defeat the Pokémon League Champion and succeed them. Like ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', the game features the [[Pokémon#Third generation|third generation Pokémon]], but also adds some [[Pokémon#Second generation|second generation Pokémon]] that were once limited to ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''. The [[National Pokédex]] is also available without trading.
   
The game follows the same storyline as ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', but adds new elements such as the [[Battle Frontier]], where the player can enter a variety of areas with different Pokémon competitions.
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The game follows the same storyline as ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', through it adds new elements such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]], where the player can enter a variety of areas with different Pokémon competitions.
   
==Setting and plot==
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==Setting and Plot==
 
The main antagonists that the player faces are [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], which differs from [[Ruby]] and [[Sapphire]] in which one team was the antagonist and the other was the protagonist, trying to stop the other team. Instead of one team awakening a legendary Pokémon, both teams succeed in each awakening a [[legendary Pokémon]]: [[Groudon]] and [[Kyogre]]. The two Pokémon do not obey either team and begin fighting, causing the weather to alternate between sunshine and rain. The player must awaken the legendary Pokémon [[Rayquaza]], after which it will swoop down and force the two combatants to stop, returning [[Hoenn]] to normal. In the beginning there are 3 Pokémon to choose: [[Treecko]], [[Torchic]], and [[Mudkip]].
   
 
Once the player defeats the [[Elite Four]], [[Norman]] gives the player the [[S.S. Ticket]] for the [[S.S. Tidal]] at the player's house. A news bulletin appears and says that a colored Pokémon is in flight through Hoenn. A little later, the player receives a phone call, whereupon they will be allowed to enter the Battle Frontier through the [[S.S Tidal]]. [[Latios]] and [[Latias]] can later be found [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] across Hoenn.
[[File:Pokemon-Emerald-Version-pokemon-2484259-1024-768-609779.jpg|thumb|left|156px|Emerald's three starters]]The main antagonists that the player faces are [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], which differs from ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' in which one team was the antagonist and the other was the protagonist, trying to stop the other team. Instead of one team awakening a legendary Pokémon, both teams succeed in each awakening a [[legendary Pokémon]] ; [[Groudon]] and [[Kyogre]]. The two Pokémon do not obey either team and begin fighting, causing the weather to alternate between sunshine and rain. The player must awaken the legendary Pokémon [[Rayquaza]], after which it will swoop down and force the two combatants to stop, returning [[Hoenn]] to normal. In the begining there is 3 pokemon to choose, Torchik, Mudkip, and Treeko.
 
 
[[File:150px-Groudon-Kyogre.gif|thumb]]Once the player defeats the [[Elite Four]] , [[Norman]] gives the player the S.S Ticket for the S.S Tidal at the player's house. A news bulletin appears and says that a colored Pokémon is in flight through Hoenn. A little later, the player receives a phone call, whereupon he or she will be allowed to enter the [[Battle Frontier]] through the [[S.S Tidal]]. And as a suprise you can get [[Latios]] and [[Latias]] .
 
   
 
==Changes==
 
==Changes==
*While Emerald’s relation to Ruby and Sapphire is similar to that of ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]'' to [[Pokémon Red]] and [[Pokemon Blue]] and ''[[Pokémon Crystal]]'' to [[Pokémon Gold]] and [[Pokemon Silver]], it also adds much more dramatic changes and revamps than its two predecessors.
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*While ''Emerald'''s relation to ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' is similar to that of ''[[Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition|Pokémon Yellow]]'' to ''[[Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version|Pokémon Red and Blue]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal]]'' to ''[[Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version|Pokémon Gold and Silver]]'', it also adds much more dramatic changes and revamps than its two predecessors.
 
*''Emerald'' introduces several changes in battling. In ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', 2-on-2 battles were clearly marked, and those trainers would not challenge the player unless the player turned and talked to them. 2-on-2 battles are now more sporadic, with two separate trainers coming together to battle as a pair. Paired trainers will also challenge the player if the player gets too close to them as well. After the [[Elite Four]] is defeated, the Gym Leaders may also demand a 2-on-2 rematch with the player. Also, within battle, Pokémon sprites are animated similarly to ''Crystal'', which are usually stationary in its predecessors.
 
*''Emerald'' introduces several changes in battling. In ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', 2-on-2 battles were clearly marked, and those trainers would not challenge the player unless the player turned and talked to them. 2-on-2 battles are now more sporadic, with two separate trainers coming together to battle as a pair. Paired trainers will also challenge the player if the player gets too close to them as well. After the [[List of Elite Four members|Elite Four]] is defeated, the Gym Leaders may also demand a 2-on-2 rematch with the player. Also, within battle, Pokémon sprites are animated similarly to ''Crystal'', which are usually stationary in its predecessors.
 
 
 
*The game includes many graphical changes. For instance, both Brendan and May now have green outfits. Some routes and areas have also been redesigned with different layouts and more trainers to allow for more random 2-on-2 battles. Also, the layout of the gyms themselves were altered significantly.
 
*The game includes many graphical changes. For instance, both Brendan and May now have green outfits. Some routes and areas have also been redesigned with different layouts and more trainers to allow for more random 2-on-2 battles. Also, the layout of the gyms themselves were altered significantly.
 
 
*Unlike the previous games, both [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] appeared equally as often in Pokémon Emerald.
 
*Unlike the previous games, both [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] appeared equally as often in Pokémon Emerald.
 
 
*Some Pokémon locations have been changed as well. In ''Ruby'', the player could only capture [[Groudon]], while in ''Sapphire'', the player could only catch [[Kyogre]]. In ''Emerald'', both Legendary Pokémon can be caught in separate caverns after defeating the Elite Four. The player can also choose which running Legendary Pokémon to catch ([[Latios]] or [[Latias]]). Previously, the player could only catch Latios in ''Ruby'' and Latias in ''Sapphire''. The [[Safari Zone]] also has new areas that allow the player to catch many Pokémon that originated from the Johto region, with most that can be found in this version without having to rely on [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Also, ''Emerald'' features a new area called Altering Cave, where Pokémon in this cave alter when the player uses a Wonder Spot in real life.
 
*Some Pokémon locations have been changed as well. In ''Ruby'', the player could only capture [[Groudon]], while in ''Sapphire'', the player could only catch [[Kyogre]]. In ''Emerald'', both Legendary Pokémon can be caught in separate caverns after defeating the Elite Four. The player can also choose which running Legendary Pokémon to catch ([[Latios]] or [[Latias]]). Previously, the player could only catch Latios in ''Ruby'' and Latias in ''Sapphire''. The [[Safari Zone]] also has new areas that allow the player to catch many Pokémon that originated from the Johto region, with most that can be found in this version without having to rely on [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. Also, ''Emerald'' features a new area called Altering Cave, where Pokémon in this cave alter when the player uses a Wonder Spot in real life.
 
*Another change to this game is that when using the PokéNav, the player can now call a trainer that they had already battled previously.
 
*Another change to this game is that when using the PokéNav, the player can now call a trainer that they had already battled.
 
 
 
*[[Wallace]] is the now the Pokémon League Champion, and replacing his place as Gym Leader would be his mentor, [[Juan]]. [[Steven]] can be battled at [[Meteor Falls]] after obtaining the National Dex. Players can only battle him once.
 
*[[Wallace]] is the now the Pokémon League Champion, and replacing his place as Gym Leader would be his mentor, [[Juan]]. [[Steven]] can be battled at [[Meteor Falls]] after obtaining the National Dex. Players can only battle him once.
   
 
===Battle Frontier===
 
===Battle Frontier===
[[File:Hoenn_Battle_Frontier.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[File:Battle Frontier III.png|thumb|left]]
 
One of the most significant changes is the addition of the '''Battle Frontier''', an expanded version of the Battle Tower that was present in ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. During the game, a man will meet the player frequently. As the player progresses through the game and wins more badges, he will become more impressed. After the player defeats the Pokémon League Champion, the man will call and invite the player to the Battle Frontier.
 
One of the most significant changes is the addition of the '''Battle Frontier''', an expanded version of the Battle Tower that was present in ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. During the game, a man will meet the player frequently. As the player progresses through the game and wins more badges, he will become more impressed. After the player defeats the Pokémon League Champion, the man will call and invite the player to the Battle Frontier.
   
The Battle Frontier is divided into seven areas, one of the areas being the Battle Tower, and the others, completely new. When the player wins matches, he or she gains Battle Points, which can then be used to purchase prizes. After several consecutive victories, players will face the facility's Frontier Brain, who will be awarded with a Frontier Symbol (The equivalent of a badge).
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The Battle Frontier is divided into seven areas, one of the areas being the Battle Tower, and the others, completely new. When the player wins matches, they gain Battle Points, which can then be used to purchase prizes. After several consecutive victories, players will face the facility's Frontier Brain, who will be awarded with a Frontier Symbol (The equivalent of a badge).
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A new battle facility, [[Battle Tent]], appears in [[Slateport City]], [[Verdanturf Town]], and [[Fallarbor Town]].
   
 
==Gym Leaders==
 
==Gym Leaders==
 
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{|style="width:530px; text-align:center; color:#000; font-size:8pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
| style="background-color:#E6DDB9"|[[File:Roxanne(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Stonebadge.png|right|40px]][[Roxanne]]<br />[[File:Type_Rock.gif]]<br />[[Rustboro City]]
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|style="background-color:#E6DDB9"|[[File:Roxanne(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Stonebadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Roxanne]]<br />[[File:Type Rock.gif]]<br />[[Rustboro City]]
| style="background-color:#E5524A"|[[File:Brawly(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Knucklebadge.png|right|40px]][[Brawly]]<br />[[File:Type_Fighting.gif]]<br />[[Dewford Town]]
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|style="background-color:#E5524A"|[[File:Brawly(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Knucklebadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Brawly]]<br />[[File:Type Fighting.gif]]<br />[[Dewford Town]]
| style="background-color:#FCEEB6"|[[File:Wattson(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Dynamobadge.png|right|40px]][[Wattson]]<br />[[File:Type_Electric.gif]]<br />[[Mauville City]]
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|style="background-color:#FCEEB6"|[[File:Wattson(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Dynamobadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Wattson]]<br />[[File:Type Electric.gif]]<br />[[Mauville City]]
| style="background-color:#F9D2B6"|[[File:Flannery(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Heatbadge.png|right|40px]][[Flannery]]<br />[[File:Type_Fire.gif]]<br />[[Lavaridge Town]]
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|style="background-color:#F9D2B6"|[[File:Flannery(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Heatbadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Flannery]]<br />[[File:Type Fire.gif]]<br />[[Lavaridge Town]]
 
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| style="background-color:#E0E0CF"|[[File:Norman(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Balancebadge.png|right|40px]][[Norman]]<br />[[File:Type_Normal.gif]]<br />[[Petalburg City]]
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|style="background-color:#E0E0CF"|[[File:Norman(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Balancebadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Norman]]<br />[[File:Type Normal.gif]]<br />[[Petalburg City]]
| style="background-color:#CEBFFB"|[[File:Winona(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Featherbadge.png|right|40px]][[Winona]]<br />[[File:Type_Flying.gif]]<br />[[Fortree City]]
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|style="background-color:#CEBFFB"|[[File:Winona(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Featherbadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Winona]]<br />[[File:Type Flying.gif]]<br />[[Fortree City]]
| style="background-color:#F99CB8"|[[File:Tate and Liza(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Mindbadge.png|right|40px]][[Tate and Liza]]<br />[[File:Type_Psychic.gif]]<br />[[Mossdeep City]]
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|style="background-color:#F99CB8"|[[File:Tate and Liza(RSE)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Mindbadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Tate and Liza]]<br />[[File:Type Psychic.gif]]<br />[[Mossdeep City]]
| style="background-color:#9BB8FE"|[[File:Juan(E)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Rainbadge.png|right|40px]][[Juan]]<br />[[File:Type_Water.gif]]<br />[[Sootopolis City]]
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|style="background-color:#9BB8FE"|[[File:Juan(E)Sprite.png]]<br />[[File:Rainbadge.png|40px]]<br />[[Juan]]<br />[[File:Type Water.gif]]<br />[[Sootopolis City]]
 
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==Elite Four and Champion?==
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==Elite Four and Champion==
 
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| style="background-color:#E6E6EE"|[[File:Sidney(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />Sidney<br />[[File:Type_Dark.gif]]
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|style="background-color:#E6E6EE"|[[File:Sidney(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Sidney]]<br />[[File:Type Dark.gif]]
| style="background-color:#A18DC4"|[[File:Phoebe(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Phoebe]]<br />[[File:Type_Ghost.gif]]
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|style="background-color:#A18DC4"|[[File:Phoebe(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Phoebe]]<br />[[File:Type Ghost.gif]]
| style="background-color:#BDF3F3"|[[File:Glacia(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Glacia]]<br />[[File:Type_Ice.gif]]
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|style="background-color:#BDF3F3"|[[File:Glacia(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Glacia]]<br />[[File:Type Ice.gif]]
| style="background-color:#9F77FF"|[[File:Drake(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Drake]]<br />[[File:Type_Dragon.gif]]
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|style="background-color:#9F77FF"|[[File:Drake(GenIII)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Drake (Hoenn)|Drake]]<br />[[File:Type Dragon.gif]]
| style="background-color:#9BB8FE"|[[File:Wallace(E)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Wallace]]<br />[[File:Type_Water.gif]]
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|style="background-color:#9BB8FE"|[[File:Wallace(E)Sprite.png]]<br />[[Wallace]]<br />[[File:Type Water.gif]]
 
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==Missing Pokémon==
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The Pokémon that appeared in Ruby and Sapphire that were not transferred into ''Emerald'' are:
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{{Gallery Box|
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283Surskit.png {{!}} Surskit
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284Masquerain.png {{!}} Masquerain
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307Meditite.png {{!}} Meditite
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308Medicham.png {{!}} Medicham
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315Roselia.png {{!}} Roselia
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335Zangoose.png {{!}} Zangoose
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337Lunatone.png {{!}} Lunatone
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}}
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==Reception==
 
''Pokémon Emerald'' has been generally well received by both gamers and reviewers alike. However, Eurogamer gave ''Emerald'' a score of 6/10, praising it for looking better than either ''Ruby'' or ''Sapphire'' and for having harder and longer gameplay, but criticizing it for being more of a "director's cut" than a half changed update, with most of the game still resembling that of ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. The changes and additions in the game have been considered by many to be major ones, and the popularity of the Pokémon franchise has seen the game meet commercial success. ''Emerald'' was 2005's second best-selling game in the United States, and went on to sell 6.32 million copies, making it the third-best selling game for the Game Boy Advance.
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==Trivia==
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*This is the last game in which the classification of an attacking move as "physical" or "special" was tied entirely to its attack type.
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*This is the last game in which eggs hatched at Level 5 instead of Level 1.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Boxart===
 
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{{!}}-{{!}}Logos=
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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PokemonEmeraldLogo.webp|Logo For The Game
File:250px-Pokemon Emerald boxart EN-US.jpg|The North American boxart for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
 
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EmeraldJapanLogo.png|Japanese Logo
File:PKMNEmeraldEuropeanBox.jpg|The European boxart for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
 
File:PKMNEmeraldJapanBox.jpg|The Japanese boxart for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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{{!}}-{{!}}Boxart=
===Title screens and screenshots===
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:PKMNEmeraldTitleScreen.png|The title screen for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
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PKMNEmeraldEuropeanBox.jpg|The European boxart for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
 
PKMNEmeraldJapanBox.jpg|The Japanese boxart for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
==Pokémon missing==
 
As in other games that close his generation Pokémon Pokémon Emerald are missing that should be transferred from Ruby or Sapphire editions to complete the Pokédex in the region, these are:
 
   
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{{!}}-{{!}}In-Game Captures=
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
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<gallery>
DPMaleMeditite.png|Meditite
 
 
PKMNEmeraldTitleScreen.png|The title screen for ''Pokémon Emerald''.
Medicham(DP)SpriteFemale.png|Medicham
 
DiamondPearlRoselia.png|Roselia
 
Lunatone(DPPt)Sprite.png|Lunatone
 
Zangoose BW Front.png|Zangoose
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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}}
==Reception==
 
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''Pokémon Emerald'' has been generally well-received by both gamers and reviewers alike. However, Eurogamer gave ''Emerald'' a score of 6/10, praising it for looking better than either ''Ruby'' or ''Sapphire'' and for having harder and longer gameplay, but criticizing it for being more of a "director's cut" than a half changed update, with most of the game still resembling that of ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. The changes and additions in the game have been considered by many to be major ones, and the popularity of the Pokémon franchise has seen the game meet commercial success. ''Emerald'' was 2005’s second best-selling game in the United States, and went on to sell 6.32 million copies, making it the third-best selling game for the Game Boy Advance.
 
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com Pokémon Website]
 
*[http://www.pokemon-games.com/portal/detail_emerald.jsp Game Details for ''Pokémon Emerald'' at Pokémon-Games.com] (requires Adobe Flash Player)
 
 
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/emerald/ Official Japanese site’s ''Pokémon Emerald'' page]
 
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/emerald/ Official Japanese site’s ''Pokémon Emerald'' page]
   
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 15 November 2023

Pokémon Emerald is a title in the Pokémon series of video games. It features the Dragon/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza on the cover.

The game is an enhanced remake of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, adding to the third generation of Pokémon games. Much like the games it was based on, the player controls a Pokémon trainer, whose general goal is to traverse around the Hoenn region and conquer a series of eight Pokémon gyms to earn eight Gym Badges and then take on the Elite Four, defeat the Pokémon League Champion and succeed them. Like Ruby and Sapphire, the game features the third generation Pokémon, but also adds some second generation Pokémon that were once limited to Pokémon Colosseum. The National Pokédex is also available without trading.

The game follows the same storyline as Ruby and Sapphire, through it adds new elements such as the Battle Frontier, where the player can enter a variety of areas with different Pokémon competitions.

Setting and Plot

The main antagonists that the player faces are Team Magma and Team Aqua, which differs from Ruby and Sapphire in which one team was the antagonist and the other was the protagonist, trying to stop the other team. Instead of one team awakening a legendary Pokémon, both teams succeed in each awakening a legendary Pokémon: Groudon and Kyogre. The two Pokémon do not obey either team and begin fighting, causing the weather to alternate between sunshine and rain. The player must awaken the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, after which it will swoop down and force the two combatants to stop, returning Hoenn to normal. In the beginning there are 3 Pokémon to choose: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip.

Once the player defeats the Elite Four, Norman gives the player the S.S. Ticket for the S.S. Tidal at the player's house. A news bulletin appears and says that a colored Pokémon is in flight through Hoenn. A little later, the player receives a phone call, whereupon they will be allowed to enter the Battle Frontier through the S.S Tidal. Latios and Latias can later be found roaming across Hoenn.

Changes

  • While Emerald's relation to Ruby and Sapphire is similar to that of Pokémon Yellow to Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Crystal to Pokémon Gold and Silver, it also adds much more dramatic changes and revamps than its two predecessors.
  • Emerald introduces several changes in battling. In Ruby and Sapphire, 2-on-2 battles were clearly marked, and those trainers would not challenge the player unless the player turned and talked to them. 2-on-2 battles are now more sporadic, with two separate trainers coming together to battle as a pair. Paired trainers will also challenge the player if the player gets too close to them as well. After the Elite Four is defeated, the Gym Leaders may also demand a 2-on-2 rematch with the player. Also, within battle, Pokémon sprites are animated similarly to Crystal, which are usually stationary in its predecessors.
  • The game includes many graphical changes. For instance, both Brendan and May now have green outfits. Some routes and areas have also been redesigned with different layouts and more trainers to allow for more random 2-on-2 battles. Also, the layout of the gyms themselves were altered significantly.
  • Unlike the previous games, both Team Aqua and Team Magma appeared equally as often in Pokémon Emerald.
  • Some Pokémon locations have been changed as well. In Ruby, the player could only capture Groudon, while in Sapphire, the player could only catch Kyogre. In Emerald, both Legendary Pokémon can be caught in separate caverns after defeating the Elite Four. The player can also choose which running Legendary Pokémon to catch (Latios or Latias). Previously, the player could only catch Latios in Ruby and Latias in Sapphire. The Safari Zone also has new areas that allow the player to catch many Pokémon that originated from the Johto region, with most that can be found in this version without having to rely on Pokémon Colosseum or Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Also, Emerald features a new area called Altering Cave, where Pokémon in this cave alter when the player uses a Wonder Spot in real life.
  • Another change to this game is that when using the PokéNav, the player can now call a trainer that they had already battled previously.
  • Wallace is the now the Pokémon League Champion, and replacing his place as Gym Leader would be his mentor, Juan. Steven can be battled at Meteor Falls after obtaining the National Dex. Players can only battle him once.

Battle Frontier

Battle Frontier III

One of the most significant changes is the addition of the Battle Frontier, an expanded version of the Battle Tower that was present in Ruby and Sapphire. During the game, a man will meet the player frequently. As the player progresses through the game and wins more badges, he will become more impressed. After the player defeats the Pokémon League Champion, the man will call and invite the player to the Battle Frontier.

The Battle Frontier is divided into seven areas, one of the areas being the Battle Tower, and the others, completely new. When the player wins matches, they gain Battle Points, which can then be used to purchase prizes. After several consecutive victories, players will face the facility's Frontier Brain, who will be awarded with a Frontier Symbol (The equivalent of a badge).

A new battle facility, Battle Tent, appears in Slateport City, Verdanturf Town, and Fallarbor Town.

Gym Leaders

Roxanne(RSE)Sprite
Stonebadge
Roxanne
Type Rock
Rustboro City
Brawly(RSE)Sprite
Knucklebadge
Brawly
Type Fighting
Dewford Town
Wattson(RSE)Sprite
Dynamobadge
Wattson
Type Electric
Mauville City
Flannery(RSE)Sprite
Heatbadge
Flannery
Type Fire
Lavaridge Town
Norman(RSE)Sprite
Balancebadge
Norman
Type Normal
Petalburg City
Winona(RSE)Sprite
Featherbadge
Winona
Type Flying
Fortree City
Tate and Liza(RSE)Sprite
Mindbadge
Tate and Liza
Type Psychic
Mossdeep City
Juan(E)Sprite
Rainbadge
Juan
Type Water
Sootopolis City

Elite Four and Champion

Sidney(GenIII)Sprite
Sidney
Type Dark
Phoebe(GenIII)Sprite
Phoebe
Type Ghost
Glacia(GenIII)Sprite
Glacia
Type Ice
Drake(GenIII)Sprite
Drake
Type Dragon
Wallace(E)Sprite
Wallace
Type Water

Missing Pokémon

The Pokémon that appeared in Ruby and Sapphire that were not transferred into Emerald are:

Reception

Pokémon Emerald has been generally well received by both gamers and reviewers alike. However, Eurogamer gave Emerald a score of 6/10, praising it for looking better than either Ruby or Sapphire and for having harder and longer gameplay, but criticizing it for being more of a "director's cut" than a half changed update, with most of the game still resembling that of Ruby and Sapphire. The changes and additions in the game have been considered by many to be major ones, and the popularity of the Pokémon franchise has seen the game meet commercial success. Emerald was 2005's second best-selling game in the United States, and went on to sell 6.32 million copies, making it the third-best selling game for the Game Boy Advance.

Trivia

  • This is the last game in which the classification of an attacking move as "physical" or "special" was tied entirely to its attack type.
  • This is the last game in which eggs hatched at Level 5 instead of Level 1.

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