Generation IIIHoennRuby / Sapphire / EmeraldGame Boy AdvanceBattle Frontier

Pokémon Ruby Walkthrough

Ruby follows the Hoenn route with Team Magma story focus, Groudon as the main legendary, Steven as Champion, and Ruby-side availability planning.

One of the original paired Generation III Hoenn versions for Game Boy Advance.

This landing page introduces the selected Hoenn version without duplicating the full guide. Use the shared Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald hub for route-by-route planning, HMs, legendaries, and Emerald-specific post-game content.

Open Shared Gen III Guide

Use the full Hoenn hub for walkthrough, HMs, legendaries, Regi puzzle, and Battle Frontier planning.

Compare Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Review story focus, Champion differences, Rayquaza's role, and post-game strength.

Choose a Hoenn Starter

Compare Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip with beginner-friendly tradeoffs.

Key Differences

Ruby focuses more on Team Magma and Groudon.

Steven is Champion in Ruby.

Ruby does not include Emerald's expanded Rayquaza story role or Battle Frontier.

Version Pokémon Notes

Groudon#383GTeam Magma focusSteven ChampionRuby-side version exclusives

Notes

Use the shared Hoenn walkthrough for route progression.

Check version differences before planning trades or completion.

This page covers original Ruby, not Omega Ruby.

This guide covers the original Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald for Game Boy Advance. It keeps Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remake mechanics, encounter changes, and story revisions separate from the original Hoenn games.