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==Changes from Ruby and Sapphire==
==Changes from Ruby and Sapphire==
===Aesthetic changes===
===Gameplay===
* {{p|Vigoroth}} move boxes into Brendan's or May's house instead of {{p|Machoke}} (though the cries are not changed in the Japanese version due to an oversight, but this was corrected in the localizations), while a {{p|Zigzagoon}} replaces the {{p|Poochyena}} chasing [[Professor Birch]].
* [[e-Reader]] support is removed from the international releases, requiring players to [[Record mixing|mix records]] with a Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen cartridge containing e-Reader-exclusive items in order to obtain them.
* The first [[Pokémon Trainer]] fought aside from the [[rival]] has a Poochyena instead of a Zigzagoon.
* Groudon and Kyogre are now respectively captured at the new locations [[Terra Cave]] and [[Marine Cave]] and at higher levels.
* Animated Pokémon front sprites return for the first time since {{game|Crystal}}. This feature was defined as standard for the core series Pokémon games ever since. Emerald is also the first game to have animated back sprites.
* The entrances to the Team Magma and Team Aqua Hideouts are not sealed after defeating [[Tate and Liza]].
* Every [[Gym]] has received at least a slight renovation due to the addition of Trainers for the option of Double Battles. Some of these Gyms received complete overhauls in their designs, such as the [[Mossdeep Gym]], which was given a new, rearranged puzzle that the {{player}} must navigate through. All Gyms now have the Badge mounted on the wall behind the Leader.
* The color of the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s room at the [[Elite Four]] was recolored from its original shade of purple to blue.
* The [[legendary Pokémon]] battle intros include a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves the body patterns of the [[weather trio]] and the [[legendary golems]]'s braille eye patterns.
* A young girl now blocks {{rt|101|Hoenn}} instead of a young boy.
 
===Storyline changes===
* Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured as the villainous teams, each stirring trouble at different stages in the game. The objective of each team, to awaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively, is eventually fulfilled.
* {{p|Rayquaza}} is prominent plot-wise, awakened in order to stop the destructive battle between Groudon and Kyogre. It is the one out of the three ancient Pokémon that can be captured prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge, while still at the same place and at the same high level as in Ruby and Sapphire.
 
===Gameplay changes===
* Groudon and Kyogre are captured at [[Terra Cave|new]] [[Marine Cave|locations]] and at higher levels.
* The entrances to the Team Magma and Team Aqua Hideouts are not sealed after defeating the Elite Four.
* The [[roaming Pokémon|Pokémon roaming]] across [[Hoenn]], {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, can be selected right after beating the Elite Four. The one that is not selected is available on [[Southern Island]], requiring the promotional [[Eon Ticket]].
* The [[roaming Pokémon|Pokémon roaming]] across [[Hoenn]], {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}}, can be selected right after beating the Elite Four. The one that is not selected is available on [[Southern Island]], requiring the promotional [[Eon Ticket]].
* The [[legendary golems|Regis]]' puzzles are somewhat different, though the same in principle.
* The [[legendary titans|Regis]]' puzzles are slightly different, though the same in principle.
* Wireless linking with [[Union Room]], as in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* [[Multi Battle]]s are available outside link-cable battling, being featured in the Battle Tower with a computer player (or, using the Wireless Adapter, a human player), as well as through an in-game plot event at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], battling alongside {{Steven}}.
* [[Multi Battle]]s are available outside link-cable battling. Featured in the Battle Tower with a computer player (or, using the Wireless Adapter, a human player), as well as at the [[Mossdeep Space Center|Space Center]] stage of the game, battling alongside {{Steven}}.
* [[Double Battle]]s are more common as different Trainers can team up if the player is able to be spotted by two Trainers at once.  
* [[Double Battle]]s are more common as different Trainers can team up if the player is able to be spotted by two Trainers at once.  
* [[Gym Leader]]s may be rebattled in Double Battles, with new Pokémon on their teams that are not regularly found in Hoenn.
* [[Gym Leader]]s may be rebattled in Double Battles, with new Pokémon on their teams that are not normally found in Hoenn.
* The Trainer's Eyes in the [[PokéNav]] is replaced by Match Call, which integrated a calling system similar to the [[Pokégear]] cellphone.
* The Trainer's Eyes in the [[PokéNav]] is replaced by Match Call, which integrated a calling system similar to the [[Pokégear]] cellphone.
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} may be acquired from Professor Birch after obtaining every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]].
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} may be acquired from Professor Birch after obtaining every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] (excluding {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Jirachi}}).
* {{p|Deoxys}} is in its Speed Forme.
* {{p|Deoxys}} is in its Speed Forme.
* New {{cat|Abilities with field effects|field effects}} for [[Ability|Abilities]].
* [[Ability|Abilities]] have new {{cat|Abilities with field effects|field effects}}. For example, Abilities also have a role in breeding as {{a|Magma Armor}} and {{a|Flame Body}} speed up the hatching process if a Pokémon which has either Ability is in the party.
** Abilities have a role in breeding as {{a|Magma Armor}} and {{a|Flame Body}} hurry up the hatching process if a Pokémon which has either Ability is in the party.
* {{a|Pickup}} has a new item list; Pokémon pick up items based on their [[level]].
* New item list for {{a|Pickup}}; Pokémon pick up items based on the Pokémon's [[level]].
* Having a [[Gender|female]] Pokémon or {{p|Ditto}} of the breeding pair hold an {{evostone|Everstone}} grants a 50% chance of passing down their [[nature]] to the hatched Pokémon when breeding.
* Having a [[Gender|female]] Pokémon or {{p|Ditto}} of the breeding pair hold an {{evostone|Everstone}} grants a 50% chance of passing down their [[nature]] to the hatched Pokémon when breeding.
* Raising [[friendship]] and lowering [[effort values]] with certain [[Berry|Berries]].
* Raising [[friendship]] and lowering [[effort values]] can be done with certain [[Berry|Berries]].
* The [[Mystery Gift]] system from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is added, and relies on the [[e-Reader]] in Japan or on the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] overseas. The [[Enigma Berry]] is thus obtained through Mystery Gift, unlike in Ruby and Sapphire, which used the [[Mystery Gift#Generation III|Mystery Events]] system. The latter is also present in the Japanese version but it is absent from the localizations.
* Pokémon Contests are all held in [[Lilycove City]].
* Pokémon Contests are all held in [[Lilycove City]].
* Unlike {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, trade restrictions between games are in place. Trading with Ruby and Sapphire as well as with another Emerald only allows trading of Pokémon indigenous to [[Hoenn]] while the player possesses only the country's [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]], while the [[National Pokédex]] is required to trade with {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. This restriction also includes [[Pokémon Egg]]s from Ruby or Sapphire regardless if it contains a regional Pokémon. However, trading with {{pkmn|Colosseum}} only requires the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] regardless of the Pokémon being traded.
* Unlike {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, trade restrictions between games are in place. Trading with Ruby and Sapphire as well as with another Emerald only allows trading of Pokémon indigenous to [[Hoenn]] while the player possesses only the country's [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|regional Pokédex]], while the [[National Pokédex]] is required to trade with {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. This restriction also includes [[Pokémon Egg]]s from Ruby or Sapphire regardless if it contains a regional Pokémon. However, trading with {{pkmn|Colosseum}} only requires the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] regardless of the Pokémon being traded.
* All the [[Gym Leader]]s from Ruby and Sapphire, including former Gym Leader [[Wallace]], have upgraded Pokémon teams. The changes include the addition of Pokémon they did not have in Ruby and Sapphire, or in rare cases some of their previous Pokémon are removed from their team.
* All the [[Gym Leader]]s from Ruby and Sapphire, including former Gym Leader [[Wallace]], have upgraded Pokémon teams. Changes include the addition of Pokémon they did not have in Ruby and Sapphire, or in rare cases the removal of some of their previous Pokémon.
* Emerald is the first game to have at least one of the Gym Leader's Pokémon hold onto an item.
* Emerald is the first game to have at least one of the Gym Leader's Pokémon hold an item.
 
===Areas===
* The Fossils ([[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil, Claw Fossil]]) in the desert are now found in a short-lived tower called [[Mirage Tower]] that sinks into the ground once a Fossil is chosen. However, the other Fossil can now be acquired after the Elite Four challenge.
* [[Battle Tent]]s replace [[Pokémon Contest]] Halls in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]] and [[Slateport City]]. Instead, all Contests take place in [[Lilycove City]].
* Another new battle area, the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, greatly expands the existing Battle Tower. This is also the only place to find a wild {{p|Sudowoodo}} and {{p|Smeargle}} (Inside [[Artisan Cave]]) in the Generation III handheld games.
* The [[Desert Underpass]] and new areas within the [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] appear, introducing 19 Pokémon native to [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]]. 12 of these Pokémon consist of Johto Pokémon that can only be found in this version other than the Johto Starters, Sudowoodo, and Smeargle, while the other 7 can also be found in FireRed and LeafGreen.
* [[Terra Cave]] and [[Marine Cave]], accessible only after defeating Elite Four, are home to Groudon and Kyogre, respectively. The [[cave]]s are not fixed to one location, and in order to track them, it is necessary to investigate the unusual patterns concluded by the [[Weather Institute]].
* {{p|Mew}} appears on [[Faraway Island]], an island that is located remote from Hoenn. Reaching the island requires a special promotional item, the [[Old Sea Map]], which was only distributed to Japanese players for a limited time.
* While Team Aqua's [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] is at [[Lilycove City]] just like in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]], Team Magma's [[Team Magma Hideout|hideout]] has been moved to a hidden cave at [[Jagged Pass]] and has been given a completely new design. Also, Team Magma Hideout is now where Groudon is first encountered.
 
===Storyline===
* Both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]] are featured as the villainous teams, each stirring trouble at different stages in the game. The objective of each team, to awaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, respectively, is eventually fulfilled.
* {{p|Rayquaza}} is prominent plot-wise, awakened in order to stop the destructive battle between Groudon and Kyogre. It is now the one out of the three ancient Pokémon that can be caught prior to the [[Elite Four]] challenge, while still at the same place and at the same high level as in Ruby and Sapphire.


===Character changes===
===Characters===
* {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} have slight changes to the design of their outfits.
* {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} have slight changes to the design of their outfits, primarily from the change in color scheme from red to green (tying into the game being named "Emerald").
* {{p|Vigoroth}} move boxes into Brendan's or May's house instead of {{p|Machoke}} (though the cries are not changed in the Japanese version due to an oversight, but this was corrected in the localizations), while a {{p|Zigzagoon}} replaces the {{p|Poochyena}} chasing [[Professor Birch]].
* The first [[Pokémon Trainer]] fought aside from the [[rival]] has a Poochyena instead of a Zigzagoon.
* [[Pokémon Center Ladies|Contest Lady, Quiz Lady, or Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center.
* [[Pokémon Center Ladies|Contest Lady, Quiz Lady, or Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center.
* New [[Move Tutor]]s added, including most of the ones in FireRed and LeafGreen (all but {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}), along with 15 others that teach moves previously acquired through [[Generation II]] [[TM]]s.
* New [[Move Tutor]]s added, including most of the ones in FireRed and LeafGreen (all but {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}), along with 15 others that teach moves previously acquired through [[Generation II]] [[TM]]s.
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* [[Scott]], a new character introduced in Emerald, will meet the player numerous times throughout the game, ultimately inviting the player to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} after beating the Elite Four.
* [[Scott]], a new character introduced in Emerald, will meet the player numerous times throughout the game, ultimately inviting the player to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} after beating the Elite Four.


===Area additions===
===Graphics===
* The Fossils ([[Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil, Claw Fossil]]) in the desert are now found in a short-lived tower called [[Mirage Tower]] that sinks into the ground once a Fossil is chosen. However, the other Fossil can now be acquired after the Elite Four challenge.
* Animated Pokémon front sprites return for the first time since {{game|Crystal}}. This feature was defined as standard for the core series Pokémon games ever since. Emerald is also the first game to have animated back sprites.
* [[Battle Tent]]s replace [[Pokémon Contest]] Halls in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]] and [[Slateport City]]. Instead, all Contests take place in [[Lilycove City]].
* The cave floor design has slightly changed.
* A new battle area, [[Trainer Hill]], which is similar to [[Trainer Tower]] found in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. Features [[e-Reader]] compatibility in the Japanese version.
* Every [[Gym]] has received at least a slight renovation due to the addition of Trainers for the option of Double Battles. Some of these Gyms received complete overhauls in their designs, such as the [[Mossdeep Gym]], which was given a new, rearranged puzzle that the {{player}} must navigate through. All Gyms now have the Badge mounted on the wall behind the Leader.
* Another new battle area, the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, an expansion of the existing Battle Tower. This is also the only place to find a wild {{p|Sudowoodo}} and {{p|Smeargle}} (Inside [[Artisan Cave]]) in the Generation III handheld games.
* The color of the {{pkmn|Champion}}'s room at the [[Elite Four]] was recolored from its original shade of purple to blue.
* New areas within the [[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] and [[Desert Underpass]], introducing 19 Pokémon native to [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]]. 12 of these Pokémon consist of Johto Pokémon that can only be found in this version other than the Johto Starters, Sudowoodo, and Smeargle, while the other 7 can also be found in FireRed and LeafGreen.
* The text and required actions in [[Sealed Chamber]] have changed slightly.
* [[Terra Cave]] and [[Marine Cave]], accessible only after defeating Elite Four, are home to Groudon and Kyogre, respectively. The [[cave]]s are not fixed to one location, and in order to track them, it is necessary to investigate the unusual patterns concluded by the [[Weather Institute]].
* The [[legendary Pokémon]] battle intros include a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves the body patterns of the [[weather trio]] and the [[Legendary titans]]'s braille eye patterns.
* [[Navel Rock]], where {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} appear, as well as [[Birth Island]], where Deoxys appears, can be reached in the same way as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
* A young girl now blocks {{rt|101|Hoenn}} instead of a young boy.
* {{p|Mew}} appears on [[Faraway Island]], an island that is located remote from Hoenn. Reaching the island requires a special promotional item, the [[Old Sea Map]].
* [[Altering Cave]] was added on {{rt|103|Hoenn}}, similar to the one found in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
* A [[Wireless Adapter|wireless]] minigame house (featuring the minigames [[Pokémon Jump]] and [[Dodrio Berry Picking]]) was added to [[Mossdeep City]], as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
* Due to the game using a modified version of the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen engine, players can find hidden music in the games, including tracks originally used in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} utilizing the [[GameShark]] device.
* While Team Aqua's [[Team Aqua Hideout|hideout]] is at [[Lilycove City]] just like in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]], Team Magma's [[Team Magma Hideout|hideout]] has been moved to a hidden cave at [[Jagged Pass]] and has been given a completely new design. Also, Team Magma Hideout is now where Groudon is first encountered.


===Other changes===
===Incorporated from FireRed and LeafGreen===
* Although Pokémon Emerald is a modified version of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, a number of changes occurred to make it more similar to {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}:
Although Emerald is a modified version of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, a number of changes occurred to make it more similar to {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
** The game's font has been changed to one very similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen.
* Wireless linking with [[Union Room]], as in FireRed and LeafGreen.
** The [[Power Points|PP]] counter for a move now changes color depending on how many power points are left.
* The [[Mystery Gift]] system from FireRed and LeafGreen is added, and relies on both [[e-Reader]] and [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] in Japan (e-Reader support was removed from overseas releases), being available alongside [[Mystery Gift#Mystery Events|Mystery Events]] in the Japanese version.
** The two event locations from FireRed and LeafGreen, [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]], make a return.
* A new battle area, [[Trainer Hill]], which is similar to [[Trainer Tower]] found in FireRed and LeafGreen. Has support for the e-Reader in the Japanese version.
** [[Altering Cave]], from FireRed and LeafGreen, returns in Emerald.
* The wireless minigames [[Pokémon Jump]] and [[Dodrio Berry Picking]] were added and are found on the Game Corner in [[Mossdeep City]], which replaces the e-Reader {{pkmn|Trainer}} house from Ruby and Sapphire.
**Stars pop out of a Poké Ball after a successful capture, rather than nothing happening.
* The [[Party|Pokémon List]] interface was updated to match the one in FireRed and LeafGreen. The background color was changed but other elements like the larger {{stat|HP}} bar and colon-less [[level]] indicator are unaltered. [[Field move]] entries also appear in the Pokémon List's menu after the entry for the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s status screen, as in FireRed and LeafGreen.
** All of the music tracks from FireRed and LeafGreen were inserted into Emerald, but only a handful are actually used:
** This creates some inconsistencies, however: the HP bar shown during the {{pkmn|battle}} {{wp|HUD (video gaming)|HUD}} is the smaller one from Ruby and Sapphire, and in the Japanese version, the HUD's level indicator also uses a colon for levels lower than 100 like Ruby and Sapphire (e.g.: '''Lv:45''' as opposed to '''Lv45''').
*** The ''Pokémon Caught'' fanfare was changed to the one from FireRed and LeafGreen.
* The text font has been changed to one very similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen.
*** [[Navel Rock]] plays the music that was used in the routes outside [[Five Island (town)|Five Island]].
* The {{PP}} counter for a move now changes color depending on how many points are left.
*** [[Altering Cave]] plays the music that was used in [[Mt. Moon]].
* The two event locations from FireRed and LeafGreen, [[Navel Rock]] and [[Birth Island]], make a return.
*** Battles with the non-Hoenn legendary Pokémon ({{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}) use the music from battles with legendary Pokémon in FireRed and LeafGreen.
* [[Altering Cave]], from FireRed and LeafGreen, appears in Emerald.
* Stars pop out of a [[Poké Ball]] after a successful capture, rather than no animation happening.
* All of the music tracks from FireRed and LeafGreen were inserted into Emerald, but only a handful are actually used:
** The [[caught Pokémon]] fanfare was changed to the one from FireRed and LeafGreen.
** Navel Rock plays {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 1|''Sevii Islands''}}.
** Altering Cave plays {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 1|''Caves of Mt. Moon''}}.
** Battles with the non-[[Hoenn]] [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} in Navel Rock play {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 1|''Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)''}} from FireRed and LeafGreen. Encountering and battling {{p|Deoxys}} in Birth Island also plays {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 2|''Deoxys Appears''}} and {{DL|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|Disc 2|''Battle! (Deoxys)''}}, respectively, like in FireRed and LeafGreen. The battle with {{p|Mew}} in [[Faraway Island]] plays a new theme exclusive to Emerald, {{DL|Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Disc 4|''Battle! (Mew)''}}, which is a more intense version of the aforementioned ''Battle! (Legendary Pokémon)''.


==Missing Pokémon==
==Missing Pokémon==
These [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] Pokémon are missing from Emerald and must be traded to the game from another Generation III game to be obtained. While {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Surskit}} can appear in Emerald, the player needs to [[Record mixing|mix records]] with a copy of Ruby or Sapphire in order for Surskit to appear by way of [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]]; otherwise, Surskit cannot be legitimately caught without the aid of another game.
These [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] Pokémon are missing from Emerald and must be traded to the game from another Generation III game to be obtained. While {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Surskit}} can appear in Emerald, the player needs to [[Record mixing|mix records]] with a copy of Ruby or Sapphire in order for Surskit to appear by way of [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]]; otherwise, Surskit cannot be legitimately caught without the aid of another game.


These Pokémon can be all obtained in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} alone.
These Pokémon can all be obtained in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} alone.


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{{main|Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection}}
{{main|Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection}}
Several music tracks exclusive to Emerald went officially unreleased until 2012, when they were included with the official soundtrack of {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}. These Emerald-exclusive tracks comprise tracks 1-17 of Disc 4 of the soundtrack.
Several music tracks exclusive to Emerald went officially unreleased until 2012, when they were included with the official soundtrack of {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}. These Emerald-exclusive tracks comprise tracks 1-17 of Disc 4 of the soundtrack.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Emerald logo.png|Japanese logo
Pokemon Emerald Logo EN.png|English logo
</gallery>


==Development cycle==
==Development cycle==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} appear in [[Fiore]] after {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}'s ending. The two seem to have been hurt in a battle, which took place in [[Hoenn]], according to Emerald.
* {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} appear in [[Fiore]] after {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}'s ending. The two seem to have been injured in a battle, which took place in [[Hoenn]], according to Emerald.
* The game uses a faulty implementation of the [[Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon|pseudorandom number generator]] used in [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}} games, which allows literally identical [[personality value]]s for a Pokémon even after multiple resets. The game neglects to reseed the PRNG on startup (only doing so when the adventure is begun), which means that the personality values of an encountered Pokémon follow a predictable sequence once the seed is found and/or forced.
* The game uses a faulty implementation of the [[Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon|pseudorandom number generator]] used in [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}} games, which allows literally identical [[personality value]]s for a Pokémon even after multiple resets. The game neglects to reseed the PRNG on startup (only doing so when the adventure is begun), which means that the personality values of an encountered Pokémon follow a predictable sequence once the seed is found and/or forced.
* Pokémon Emerald has many similarities with {{game|Platinum}}:
* Pokémon Emerald has many similarities with {{game|Platinum}}:
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** Both are represented by the final member of a [[legendary trio]] which was not confirmed to be part of it beforehand.
** Both are represented by the final member of a [[legendary trio]] which was not confirmed to be part of it beforehand.
** Both share features with the [[remake]]s of their generation that are not present in the original paired games.
** Both share features with the [[remake]]s of their generation that are not present in the original paired games.
* Emerald was the last Nintendo game with a specially colored [[ROM cartridges|cartridge]].
** Both added the ability to rematch [[Gym Leaders]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]].
* Emerald was the last Nintendo game with a specially colored [[ROM cartridge|cartridge]].
** However, since [[Nintendo DSi]]-enhanced cartridges are black, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2}} is technically the last Pokémon game to have the color of its cartridge match its name.
** However, since [[Nintendo DSi]]-enhanced cartridges are black, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2}} is technically the last Pokémon game to have the color of its cartridge match its name.
** Of note is that, in Japan, the cartridges of the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} used the generic cartridge color.
** Of note is that, in Japan, the cartridges of the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} used the generic cartridge color.
* GameStop released a special tin with a [[Battle Pass]] and more. People could get it if they pre-ordered Pokémon Emerald online.
* Emerald was the final core series game released on the {{wp|Game Boy line}} of [[Nintendo]] handheld video game consoles.
* Various retailers had a special tin with a [[Frontier Pass]] as a [[pre-order bonus]] with Pokémon Emerald.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050217025326/http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/246634.asp Pokemon Emerald | EBgames.com] (archive)</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターエメラルド|Pocket Monsters Emerald}}
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|de=Pokémon Smaragd-Edition
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|ko=포켓몬스터 에메랄드{{tt|*|Although these games were not translated into Korean, these names are still used on official Pokémon material in South Korea}} ''Pocket Monsters: Emerald''
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 에메랄드|Pocket Monsters Emeraldeu}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Esmeralda
|es=Pokémon Edición Esmeralda
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==See also==
==See also==
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[[de:Pokémon Smaragd-Edition]]
[[de:Pokémon Smaragd-Edition]]
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Pokémon Emerald Version
ポケットモンスターエメラルド
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Pokémon Emerald Version's boxart, featuring Rayquaza.
Basic info
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Category: RPG
Players: up to 5
Connectivity: Game Link Cable, Wireless Adapter, e-Reader
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: Generation III core series
Ratings
CERO: 全年齢 (all ages)
ESRB: E
ACB: G8+
OFLC: G8+
PEGI: 3
GRAC: Not applicable
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: September 16, 2004[1]
North America: May 1, 2005[2]
Australia: June 9, 2005
Europe: October 21, 2005[3]
South Korea: Unreleased
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: Pokémon.co.jp
Nintendo.co.jp
English: Pokémon.com
Nintendo.com
Japanese boxart
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Boxart of Pocket Monsters Emerald.
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Pokémon Emerald Version (Japanese: ポケットモンスターエメラルド Pocket Monsters Emerald) is a sister game to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and is the fifth and final Generation III core series game. Like its predecessor, Pokémon Crystal, it added many features not present in the earlier paired versions. It was released in Japan on September 16, 2004, in North America on May 1, 2005, in Australia on June 9, 2005 and in Europe on October 21, 2005.

It was the second highest-selling video game of 2005 in North America. It was also the third best-selling game for the Game Boy Advance, losing to the other Generation III games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Blurb

The Hoenn region is unstable — Rayquaza has awakened! Your skills as a Trainer will be challenged like they've never been challenged before as you try to maintain balance between Kyogre & Groudon. Prove your skill by earning Badges & gaining access to Battle Frontier — the front line of Pokémon battling that offers a whole new level of competition. Never-before-experienced battles await you!

  • The third adventure with new episodes in the Hoenn region!
  • Tons of new features, including surprising plot twists and changes to where and how often you can catch certain Pokémon!
  • Use the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter to trade & battle between Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions.
  • Expand your collection when you trade with a friend. Using a Game Boy Advance Game Link™, link up with Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, or connect with Pokémon Colosseum using a Nintendo GameCube® Game Boy Advance cable. See instruction booklet for more details.

Changes from Ruby and Sapphire

Gameplay

  • e-Reader support is removed from the international releases, requiring players to mix records with a Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen cartridge containing e-Reader-exclusive items in order to obtain them.
  • Groudon and Kyogre are now respectively captured at the new locations Terra Cave and Marine Cave and at higher levels.
  • The entrances to the Team Magma and Team Aqua Hideouts are not sealed after defeating Tate and Liza.
  • The Pokémon roaming across Hoenn, Latias or Latios, can be selected right after beating the Elite Four. The one that is not selected is available on Southern Island, requiring the promotional Eon Ticket.
  • The Regis' puzzles are slightly different, though the same in principle.
  • Multi Battles are available outside link-cable battling, being featured in the Battle Tower with a computer player (or, using the Wireless Adapter, a human player), as well as through an in-game plot event at the Mossdeep Space Center, battling alongside Steven.
  • Double Battles are more common as different Trainers can team up if the player is able to be spotted by two Trainers at once.
  • Gym Leaders may be rebattled in Double Battles, with new Pokémon on their teams that are not normally found in Hoenn.
  • The Trainer's Eyes in the PokéNav is replaced by Match Call, which integrated a calling system similar to the Pokégear cellphone.
  • Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile may be acquired from Professor Birch after obtaining every Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex (excluding Deoxys and Jirachi).
  • Deoxys is in its Speed Forme.
  • Abilities have new field effects. For example, Abilities also have a role in breeding as Magma Armor and Flame Body speed up the hatching process if a Pokémon which has either Ability is in the party.
  • Pickup has a new item list; Pokémon pick up items based on their level.
  • Having a female Pokémon or Ditto of the breeding pair hold an Everstone grants a 50% chance of passing down their nature to the hatched Pokémon when breeding.
  • Raising friendship and lowering effort values can be done with certain Berries.
  • Pokémon Contests are all held in Lilycove City.
  • Unlike Ruby and Sapphire, trade restrictions between games are in place. Trading with Ruby and Sapphire as well as with another Emerald only allows trading of Pokémon indigenous to Hoenn while the player possesses only the country's regional Pokédex, while the National Pokédex is required to trade with FireRed and LeafGreen and XD: Gale of Darkness. This restriction also includes Pokémon Eggs from Ruby or Sapphire regardless if it contains a regional Pokémon. However, trading with Colosseum only requires the Hoenn Pokédex regardless of the Pokémon being traded.
  • All the Gym Leaders from Ruby and Sapphire, including former Gym Leader Wallace, have upgraded Pokémon teams. Changes include the addition of Pokémon they did not have in Ruby and Sapphire, or in rare cases the removal of some of their previous Pokémon.
  • Emerald is the first game to have at least one of the Gym Leader's Pokémon hold an item.

Areas

  • The Fossils (Root Fossil, Claw Fossil) in the desert are now found in a short-lived tower called Mirage Tower that sinks into the ground once a Fossil is chosen. However, the other Fossil can now be acquired after the Elite Four challenge.
  • Battle Tents replace Pokémon Contest Halls in Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town and Slateport City. Instead, all Contests take place in Lilycove City.
  • Another new battle area, the Battle Frontier, greatly expands the existing Battle Tower. This is also the only place to find a wild Sudowoodo and Smeargle (Inside Artisan Cave) in the Generation III handheld games.
  • The Desert Underpass and new areas within the Safari Zone appear, introducing 19 Pokémon native to Johto and Kanto. 12 of these Pokémon consist of Johto Pokémon that can only be found in this version other than the Johto Starters, Sudowoodo, and Smeargle, while the other 7 can also be found in FireRed and LeafGreen.
  • Terra Cave and Marine Cave, accessible only after defeating Elite Four, are home to Groudon and Kyogre, respectively. The caves are not fixed to one location, and in order to track them, it is necessary to investigate the unusual patterns concluded by the Weather Institute.
  • Mew appears on Faraway Island, an island that is located remote from Hoenn. Reaching the island requires a special promotional item, the Old Sea Map, which was only distributed to Japanese players for a limited time.
  • While Team Aqua's hideout is at Lilycove City just like in Sapphire, Team Magma's hideout has been moved to a hidden cave at Jagged Pass and has been given a completely new design. Also, Team Magma Hideout is now where Groudon is first encountered.

Storyline

  • Both Team Magma and Team Aqua are featured as the villainous teams, each stirring trouble at different stages in the game. The objective of each team, to awaken Groudon and Kyogre, respectively, is eventually fulfilled.
  • Rayquaza is prominent plot-wise, awakened in order to stop the destructive battle between Groudon and Kyogre. It is now the one out of the three ancient Pokémon that can be caught prior to the Elite Four challenge, while still at the same place and at the same high level as in Ruby and Sapphire.

Characters

  • Brendan and May have slight changes to the design of their outfits, primarily from the change in color scheme from red to green (tying into the game being named "Emerald").
  • Vigoroth move boxes into Brendan's or May's house instead of Machoke (though the cries are not changed in the Japanese version due to an oversight, but this was corrected in the localizations), while a Zigzagoon replaces the Poochyena chasing Professor Birch.
  • The first Pokémon Trainer fought aside from the rival has a Poochyena instead of a Zigzagoon.
  • Contest Lady, Quiz Lady, or Favor Lady in Lilycove Pokémon Center.
  • New Move Tutors added, including most of the ones in FireRed and LeafGreen (all but Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn and Hydro Cannon), along with 15 others that teach moves previously acquired through Generation II TMs.
  • A new Gym Leader in the Sootopolis Gym, Juan, while its former Gym Leader Wallace is now the Pokémon Champion.
  • The former Champion Steven can be fought in Meteor Falls after the Elite Four challenge, with all of his Pokémon at exactly 20 levels higher than in Ruby and Sapphire.
  • Scott, a new character introduced in Emerald, will meet the player numerous times throughout the game, ultimately inviting the player to the Battle Frontier after beating the Elite Four.

Graphics

  • Animated Pokémon front sprites return for the first time since Pokémon Crystal. This feature was defined as standard for the core series Pokémon games ever since. Emerald is also the first game to have animated back sprites.
  • The cave floor design has slightly changed.
  • Every Gym has received at least a slight renovation due to the addition of Trainers for the option of Double Battles. Some of these Gyms received complete overhauls in their designs, such as the Mossdeep Gym, which was given a new, rearranged puzzle that the player must navigate through. All Gyms now have the Badge mounted on the wall behind the Leader.
  • The color of the Champion's room at the Elite Four was recolored from its original shade of purple to blue.
  • The text and required actions in Sealed Chamber have changed slightly.
  • The legendary Pokémon battle intros include a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves the body patterns of the weather trio and the Legendary titans's braille eye patterns.
  • A young girl now blocks Route 101 instead of a young boy.

Incorporated from FireRed and LeafGreen

Although Emerald is a modified version of Ruby and Sapphire, a number of changes occurred to make it more similar to FireRed and LeafGreen.

  • Wireless linking with Union Room, as in FireRed and LeafGreen.
  • The Mystery Gift system from FireRed and LeafGreen is added, and relies on both e-Reader and Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter in Japan (e-Reader support was removed from overseas releases), being available alongside Mystery Events in the Japanese version.
  • A new battle area, Trainer Hill, which is similar to Trainer Tower found in FireRed and LeafGreen. Has support for the e-Reader in the Japanese version.
  • The wireless minigames Pokémon Jump and Dodrio Berry Picking were added and are found on the Game Corner in Mossdeep City, which replaces the e-Reader Trainer house from Ruby and Sapphire.
  • The Pokémon List interface was updated to match the one in FireRed and LeafGreen. The background color was changed but other elements like the larger HP bar and colon-less level indicator are unaltered. Field move entries also appear in the Pokémon List's menu after the entry for the Pokémon's status screen, as in FireRed and LeafGreen.
    • This creates some inconsistencies, however: the HP bar shown during the battle HUD is the smaller one from Ruby and Sapphire, and in the Japanese version, the HUD's level indicator also uses a colon for levels lower than 100 like Ruby and Sapphire (e.g.: Lv:45 as opposed to Lv45).
  • The text font has been changed to one very similar to that of FireRed and LeafGreen.
  • The PP counter for a move now changes color depending on how many points are left.
  • The two event locations from FireRed and LeafGreen, Navel Rock and Birth Island, make a return.
  • Altering Cave, from FireRed and LeafGreen, appears in Emerald.
  • Stars pop out of a Poké Ball after a successful capture, rather than no animation happening.
  • All of the music tracks from FireRed and LeafGreen were inserted into Emerald, but only a handful are actually used:

Missing Pokémon

These Hoenn Pokédex Pokémon are missing from Emerald and must be traded to the game from another Generation III game to be obtained. While wild Surskit can appear in Emerald, the player needs to mix records with a copy of Ruby or Sapphire in order for Surskit to appear by way of swarming; otherwise, Surskit cannot be legitimately caught without the aid of another game.

These Pokémon can all be obtained in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness alone.

Missing Pokémon
0283 Surskit Surskit
Bug Water RS
0284 Masquerain Masquerain
Bug Flying RS
0307 Meditite Meditite
Fighting Psychic RS
0308 Medicham Medicham
Fighting Psychic RS
0315 Roselia Roselia
Grass Poison RS
0335 Zangoose Zangoose
Normal R
0337 Lunatone Lunatone
Rock Psychic S

Compatibility

Emerald maintained the same levels of compatibility as its companion games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Trading between each of these games is possible, but not with games from Generations I and II. This utilizes the traditional Game Link Cable, or alternatively, the GBA Wireless Adapter like in FireRed and LeafGreen.

While Emerald cannot trade directly with the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, a player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred via Pal Park, and some of the Generation II Pokémon introduced into the Hoenn Safari Zone extension can be found using the dual-slot mode.

Reception

Many reviews criticized Emerald for being too similar to Ruby and Sapphire, with Game Informer stating that "there simply aren't enough changes to make this a must-buy."[4] However, IGN gave the game an "Impressive" rating of 8/10, stating that there are "special, newly-created treats sprinkled throughout the experience to make experiencing this repeat worthwhile."[5]

Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Emerald

Music

Main article: Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection

The soundtrack contains all of the background music used in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (the basis for a majority of the music in Pokémon Emerald), composed by Junichi Masuda, Gō Ichinose, and Morikazu Aoki. However, the soundtrack does not include the remastered music from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal or the other unused music, all of which are present in the internal data of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as Emerald.

Main article: Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection

The entire soundtrack is present in the internal data of Emerald; however, only select pieces of music are used during gameplay.

Main article: Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection

Several music tracks exclusive to Emerald went officially unreleased until 2012, when they were included with the official soundtrack of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. These Emerald-exclusive tracks comprise tracks 1-17 of Disc 4 of the soundtrack.

Gallery

Development cycle

Main article: Pokémon Emerald beta

Trivia

  • Groudon and Kyogre appear in Fiore after Pokémon Ranger's ending. The two seem to have been injured in a battle, which took place in Hoenn, according to Emerald.
  • The game uses a faulty implementation of the pseudorandom number generator used in Generation III and IV games, which allows literally identical personality values for a Pokémon even after multiple resets. The game neglects to reseed the PRNG on startup (only doing so when the adventure is begun), which means that the personality values of an encountered Pokémon follow a predictable sequence once the seed is found and/or forced.
  • Pokémon Emerald has many similarities with Pokémon Platinum:
    • Both are the third versions of their respective storylines.
    • Both add a Battle Frontier in the place of the regional Battle Tower.
    • Both are represented by the final member of a legendary trio which was not confirmed to be part of it beforehand.
    • Both share features with the remakes of their generation that are not present in the original paired games.
    • Both added the ability to rematch Gym Leaders after obtaining the National Pokédex.
  • Emerald was the last Nintendo game with a specially colored cartridge.
  • Emerald was the final core series game released on the Game Boy line of Nintendo handheld video game consoles.
  • Various retailers had a special tin with a Frontier Pass as a pre-order bonus with Pokémon Emerald.[6]

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポケットモンスターエメラルド
Mandarin Chinese 神奇寶貝綠寶石版
France Flag.png French Pokémon Version Émeraude
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Smaragd-Edition
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Versione Smeraldo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬스터 에메랄드
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Edición Esmeralda

See also

References


Generation I: Red & GreenBlue (JP)Red & BlueYellow
Generation II: Gold & SilverCrystal
Generation III: Ruby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmerald
Generation IV: Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilver
Generation V: Black & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2
Generation VI: X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII: Sun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!‎
Generation VIII: Sword & Shield (The Isle of Armor / The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Generation IX: Scarlet & Violet (The Teal Mask / The Indigo Disk)
Legends: Z-A
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