POKEMON RUBY AND SAPPHIRE
 
The long awaited sequel to Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal is finally here for GameBoy Advance. Set in the region of Hoenn, Pokemon Advance introduces 135 new Pokemon to the game, plus a whole new set of attacks, items and trainers. Those familiar with the Pokemon TCG will know Pokemon Powers - in Ruby and Sapphire, Pokemon have unique characteristics that they can use - such characteristics include "Clear Body" which prevents stat reduction, and "Drizzle" which automatically introduces raining weather to the battle.
Pokemon Advance boasts finely-tuned graphics, catchy tunes and plenty of puzzles and sidequests to keep you entertained. A total of 202 Pokemon can be caught between the two games. Unfortunately, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are not compatible with previous versions of Pokemon.
What's New?
» Abilities - Special abilities that Pokemon use in battle that aren't directly invoked.
» Berries and Pokeblocks - Grow your own berries and blend them into Pokeblocks to help with contests
» In-Game Weather - Certain areas will have continuous rain, or might have a continous sandstorm.
» Natures - A Pokemon's stats will change depending on its personality or nature.
» Pokemon Contests - a sidequest where your Pokemon's attributes (Beauty, Coolness, Cuteness, Smartness and Toughness) are pitched against three other Pokemon.
» Pokemon Navigator - a handheld device that holds useful information.
» Secret Base - a secret base that you can decorate.
» Tides - certain areas are accessible only at low tide, or only at high tide.
» TMs and HMs - a new set of 50 TMs and now 8 HMs to collect.
» Transport - Two different kinds of bikes, and also running shoes are now available.
What's Gone?
» Apricorns and Custom PokeBalls
» Backwards compatibility.
» Visible Morning, Day and Night.
» Radio function in the PokeGear.
» Telephone function in the PokeGear.
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