Introduction

Pok�mania is back... this time on the Game Boy Advance. Pok�mon Ruby and Pok�mon Sapphire are the first GBA iterations of the series, and the games are better than ever. Nintendo has added tons of features to keep Pok�fans happy for years to come. Those familiar with the games will find plenty of new stuff. There are scads of new Pok�mon, in addition to some old favorites. For the first time, trainers will be able to take on multiple Pok�mon simultaneously.

We'll help you conquer it all. Our guide includes the following information to make you the ultimate trainer:

• Basic tips to help you understand everything about the world of Pok�mon. We'll detail the new features and how you can use them to your advantage.
• A full list of Items, including how they work and where to find them.
• A full list of Techniques, explaining what each does, and how they are learned.
• Battle tips, including a detailed chart of what Types match up well against others.
• Information on the new Contest system in the game.
• A walkthrough that will take you from your humble beginnings to the hallowed Gyms of the Pok�mon League Championship. Every trainer battle is detailed, and every Item found!
• Detailed information on every City you'll visit. What they sell, who's around to talk to, and what secret things you can earn by visiting.
• Tips on how to beat every Gym Leader in the game.
• A Pok�dex that lists every catchable Pok�mon. The ultimate resource for trainers!

Although this guide seeks to explain everything about the world of Pok�mon Ruby and Sapphire, you may also want to talk to fellow gamers about the series, and the games in specific. To do so, visit our Pok�mon Board by clicking here. You can also access user-submitted FAQs to Ruby and Sapphire by clicking here.

Another Quality Guide by: Chris "Squirtle" Carle
With Quality Help From: Colin "Machoke" Moriarty

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