Ruby is the land-focused half of the third Pokémon generation. In this version, Team Magma is plotting to wake the legendary Groudon and expand the continents, so Groudon is the cover star and the legendary you can catch near the end. Game Freak released Ruby and Sapphire for the Game Boy Advance in Japan in November 2002, with the Western release following in 2003.
The journey takes you from Littleroot Town across Hoenn, earning eight badges from leaders such as Roxanne, Brawly and Norman, who is your own father. Mechanically, these games laid the groundwork for every Pokémon generation since: abilities, natures, and double battles all start here, while Contests and decoratable secret bases add side activities. The trade-off was a hard break from the Game Boy games, so Kanto and Johto Pokémon could only be brought in later through FireRed, LeafGreen and other GBA titles.
Tips for Pokémon Ruby
Use the Secret Power move on trees, bushes or cave walls to create a secret base you can decorate.
Norman's gym is a big difficulty spike; bring a Fighting-type such as Makuhita or a strong Combusken.
The PokéNav's Trainer's Eyes feature shows which trainers want a rematch, a handy source of extra experience.
How to Play Pokemon Ruby
Click Play Now to launch Pokemon Ruby directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z interacts and confirms, X cancels and, with the Running Shoes, runs when held. Enter brings up the menu. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Playing Pokemon Ruby is easy: press "Play Now" above and the game starts right in your browser window. Our emulator handles everything — no extra software needed.
Is Pokemon Ruby free to play?
Yes, Pokemon Ruby is completely free to play on RetroVault.GG. Just visit the game page and start playing in your browser.
What console is Pokemon Ruby for?
Pokemon Ruby was originally released for the Game Boy Advance. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Pokemon Ruby?
Pokemon Ruby is a adventure, rpg game. It was made for the Game Boy Advance.
Can I play Pokemon Ruby on my phone?
You can play Pokemon Ruby on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.