Pokémon Ruby is a legendary role-playing game that takes you to the colorful Hoenn region, where exploration, strategy, and Pokémon battles come together. As a Pokémon Trainer, your mission is to travel across towns and routes, catch and train Pokémon, defeat Gym Leaders, and stop the evil Team Magma from using the legendary Pokémon Groudon to reshape the world.

With its rich story, diverse Pokémon lineup, and classic turn-based battles, Pokémon Ruby remains one of the most loved Game Boy Advance titles.

How to Play Pokémon Ruby

Choose Your Starter Pokémon

At the start of your journey, select one of three starters:

• Treecko (Grass-type) – Fast and tactical
• Torchic (Fire-type) – Strong attacking power
• Mudkip (Water-type) – Balanced and beginner-friendly

Your adventure begins in Littleroot Town, where Professor Birch introduces you to the world of Pokémon.

Catch and Train Pokémon

Explore routes, caves, and oceans to encounter wild Pokémon. Lower their HP and catch them using Poké Balls. Battling helps your Pokémon gain experience, evolve, and learn new moves.

Defeat Gym Leaders

Hoenn has 8 Gym Leaders, each specializing in a specific Pokémon type. Winning Gym Badges unlocks new abilities and lets you control higher-level Pokémon.

Battle Team Magma

Team Magma wants to expand land using Groudon, causing global chaos. You’ll face them multiple times as you uncover their plans and stop their leader.

Legendary Pokémon – Groudon

Pokémon Ruby focuses on Groudon, the powerful Ground-type legendary Pokémon. You can battle and capture Groudon deep inside Cave of Origin.

Pokémon League Challenge

After collecting all Gym Badges, challenge the Elite Four and the Champion to become the strongest Trainer in Hoenn.

Key Features of Pokémon Ruby

• Exclusive storyline featuring Team Magma
• Legendary Pokémon Groudon
• Large Hoenn region with land and sea exploration
• Classic turn-based Pokémon battles
• Trading and battling with friends

Game Details

Release Year: 2002 (Japan), 2003 (Worldwide)
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Genre: RPG / Adventure

Controls (GBA / Emulator)

• D-Pad – Move
• A Button – Confirm / Interact
• B Button – Cancel / Run
• Start – Menu
• Select – Registered item

FAQ

Is Pokémon Ruby different from Pokémon Sapphire?
Yes, Ruby focuses on Team Magma and Groudon, while Sapphire focuses on Team Aqua and Kyogre.

Can Pokémon Ruby still be played today?
Yes, it can be played on original Game Boy Advance systems or via emulators on PC and mobile.

Which starter is best in Pokémon Ruby?
Mudkip is often considered the best choice due to its strong typing and usefulness throughout the game.