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'''''Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire''''' (''ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire'') are the first two games introduced for [[Generation III]] series. This set of games takes place in the [[Hoenn]] region and features new [[Pokémon]] in comparison to the previous versions.
'''''Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire''''' (''ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire'') are the first two games introduced for [[Generation III]] series. This set of games takes place in the [[Hoenn]] region and features new [[Pokémon]] in comparison to the previous versions.
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* [[Lavaridge Town]]
* [[Lavaridge Town]]
* [[Fallarbor Town]]
* [[Fallarbor Town]]
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* (Battle Frontier is 4 Emerald.)
== Game Info ==
== Game Info ==
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* [[Double Battles]] were introduced.
* [[Double Battles]] were introduced.
* The player can participate in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
* The player can participate in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
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* Pokémon now have [[abilities]].
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* Pokémon now have [[Pokémon Abilities|abilities]].
* Seperate icons for each [[Pokémon]].
* Seperate icons for each [[Pokémon]].
* [[Running Shoes]] were introduced.
* [[Running Shoes]] were introduced.
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=== Team Magma and Team Aqua ===
=== Team Magma and Team Aqua ===
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Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured in the Ruby and Sapphire games, respectively. Depending on which game it is though will determine which Team the player will need to fight against. Ruby will feature Team Magma andSapphirewillhave Team Aqua.
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Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured in the Ruby and Sapphire games. Depending on which game it is though will determine which Team the player will need to fight against. Ruby will feature Team Magma astheantagonistand Team Aqua as the allies and Sapphire is vice versa.
=== Legendary Pokémon ===
=== Legendary Pokémon ===
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* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first games to not have the slogan, "Gotta Catch 'em all".
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first games to not have the slogan, "Gotta Catch 'em all".
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' have the least in game trades.
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' have the least in game trades.
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* ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'' and ''Emerald'' are the only main-series ''Pokémon'' games in which the {{WP|protagonist}} speaks (other than answering "yes" or "no"). He/she says "Where did he go?" and "Why did he go?", referring to the Magma/Aqua leader in the hideout.
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* ''Ruby'', ''Sapphire'' and ''Emerald'' are the only main-series ''Pokémon'' games in which the [[wikipedia:protagonist|protagonist]] speaks (other than answering "yes" or "no"). He/she says "Where did he go?" and "Why did he go?", referring to the Magma/Aqua leader in the hideout.
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first and only ''Pokémon'' games with the starting point ''not'' being the player's bedroom. Rather, the starting point is the moving truck.
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first and only ''Pokémon'' games with the starting point ''not'' being the player's bedroom. Rather, the starting point is the moving truck.
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first ''Pokémon'' games to feature automobiles.
* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the first ''Pokémon'' games to feature automobiles.
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* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the only games to have the {{WP|protagonist}} have [[Norman|a father]].
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* ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' are the only games to have the [[wikipedia:protagonist|protagonist]] have [[Norman|a father]].
* Ruby and Sapphire are the only Pokémon games to contain uncensored swear words.
* Ruby and Sapphire are the only Pokémon games to contain uncensored swear words.
* Because these games have not been remade, this is the only region not to have been redesigned
* Because these games have not been remade, this is the only region not to have been redesigned
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire) are the first two games introduced for Generation III series. This set of games takes place in the Hoenn region and features new Pokémon in comparison to the previous versions.
As is tradition, the player can choose one of three different Starter Pokémon at the start of the game. The player will need to choose either Torchic, Mudkip, or Treecko of his/her choice to save Professor Birch, who was being attacked by a Poochyena. Also, in tradition, the three Pokémon are Fire, Water or Grass types, respectively.
Both Team Magma and Team Aqua are featured in the Ruby and Sapphire games. Depending on which game it is though will determine which Team the player will need to fight against. Ruby will feature Team Magma as the antagonist and Team Aqua as the allies and Sapphire is vice versa.
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald are the first Pokémon games where the player can not choose the name of their rival at the start of the game.
These two games are the first games of the main series where Professor Oak isn't encountered.
These games are also the only games where the player will encounter your rival's starter at the arena where the player battled Steven.
These games are the first main series games where the player can't access Kanto.
Ruby and Sapphire are the first games to not have the slogan, "Gotta Catch 'em all".
Ruby and Sapphire have the least in game trades.
Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald are the only main-series Pokémon games in which the protagonist speaks (other than answering "yes" or "no"). He/she says "Where did he go?" and "Why did he go?", referring to the Magma/Aqua leader in the hideout.
Ruby and Sapphire are the first and only Pokémon games with the starting point not being the player's bedroom. Rather, the starting point is the moving truck.
Ruby and Sapphire are the first Pokémon games to feature automobiles.
Ruby and Sapphire are the only Pokémon games to contain uncensored swear words.
Because these games have not been remade, this is the only region not to have been redesigned
These games may not be remade for the DS generations, due to the fact that all the featured Legendary Pokémon and starters in the games have been either featured in other games or been distributed via event.
Ruby and Sapphire are the only games where the rival is based off what gender you choose.
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