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'''Ruby and Sapphire''' (Japanese: '''第4章 ルビー ・ サファイア編''' ''The Fourth Chapter: Ruby and Sapphire'') is the fourth {{Adv|chapter}} of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga and it consists of eight volumes. It is the second longest completed chapter of the series, behind {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.
'''Ruby and Sapphire''' (Japanese: '''第4章 ルビー ・ サファイア編''' ''The Fourth Chapter: Ruby and Sapphire'') is the fourth {{Adv|chapter}} of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga and it consists of eight volumes. It is the second longest completed chapter of the series, behind {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.


This chapter features the journeys of {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} who are trying to conquer all the Pokémon Contests and Gyms in Hoenn respectively within the span of 80 days. However, this gets interrupted by the two new evil organizations, the land-loving [[Team Magma]] and sea-loving [[Team Aqua]]. Sapphire and Ruby have to worry about something else, too: their feelings for each other.
This chapter features the {{pkmn|journey}}s of {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} who are trying to conquer all the [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Gym]]s in Hoenn respectively within the span of 80 days. However, this gets interrupted by two new [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], the land-loving [[Team Magma]] and the sea-loving [[Team Aqua]]. Sapphire and Ruby have to worry about something else, too: their feelings for each other.


==Volumes==
==Volumes==
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* {{PAV|22}}  
* {{PAV|22}}  


===My First Wide edition===
===Omnibus releases===
Beginning in March 2011, [[Shogakukan]] began releasing rounds from the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter as part of their "My First Wide" series of omnibus volumes, similar to the "VizBIG" volumes published by [[VIZ Media]]. The ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter was chosen due to its high popularity in Japan. Two volumes have been released to date. A third was announced, but was never issued.
{{main|List of Pokémon Adventures omnibus volumes}}
The ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter was originally planned for a 2011 release as part of [[Shogakukan]]'s "My First Wide" series of omnibus volumes. The ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter was chosen due to its high popularity in Japan. A total of three volumes were planned. After the first volume was released, the series was discontinued due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}.


* [[My First Wide: Pocket Monsters Special Ruby Sapphire Chapter volume 1|Volume 1]]
In 2014, another omnibus release was announced for the chapter in commemoration of the release of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. The volumes will be released under Shogakukan's "My First Series" brand, which are bargain-priced volumes sold only in Japanese convenience stores. A total of four volumes were released, beginning with [[Pocket Monsters Special Ruby Sapphire volume 1|first volume]] on October 24, 2014.
* [[My First Wide: Pocket Monsters Special Ruby Sapphire Chapter volume 2|Volume 2]]
 
An English language omnibus release was announced by [[Shogakukan Asia]] in early 2015 under the title "Pokémon Adventures: Ruby & Sapphire". This release will consist of four total volumes, [[Pokémon Adventures Ruby & Sapphire volume 1|the first]] of which was released in January.
 
A three-volume omnibus release of the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter has also begun in {{pmin|France}}, starting from December 2014.


==Rounds==
==Rounds==
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==Important events==
==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
*Ruby moves to [[Hoenn]] region and runs away from home.
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures#Ruby & Sapphire chapter|Timeline of events in the fourth chapter of Pokémon Adventures}}
*Ruby meets Sapphire and they receive their starter Pokémon. After this they arrange a [[Timeline of Ruby and Sapphire's 80-day challenge|bet]].
* {{adv|Ruby}} moves from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] and runs away from home.
*[[Norman]] grants Ruby's wish and lets him compete at Contests.
* Ruby meets {{adv|Sapphire}} and they receive their [[starter Pokémon]]. After this they arrange a [[Timeline of Ruby and Sapphire's 80-day challenge|bet]].
*[[Team Aqua]] stops the volcanic activity at [[Mt. Chimney]].
* [[Norman]] grants Ruby's wish and lets him compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
*[[Team Magma]] blows the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] up.
* [[Team Aqua]] stops the volcanic activity at [[Mt. Chimney]].
*Villainous Teams decide to cooperate and travel to [[Seafloor Cavern]] together.
* [[Team Magma]] blows the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] up.
*{{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are awakened and start destroying the region.
* The two [[villainous teams]] decide to cooperate and travel to [[Seafloor Cavern]] together.
*Norman and {{adv|Wally}} awaken {{p|Rayquaza}}.
* {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are awakened and start destroying the [[region]].
*Ruby and Sapphire stop [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]].
* Norman and {{adv|Wally}} awaken {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Ruby and Sapphire achieve their goals.
* Ruby and Sapphire stop [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]].
*Giovanni finds the Red and Blue orbs that have been transformed into gems.
* Ruby and Sapphire achieve their goals.
* Giovanni finds the Red and Blue Orbs that have been transformed into gems.


==Party changes==
==Party changes==
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* Ruby's {{p|Castform}} ([[PS211]])
* Ruby's {{p|Castform}} ([[PS211]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Relicanth}} ([[PS236]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Relicanth}} ([[PS236]])
* [[Ruby's Plusle]] ([[PS256]])
* [[Sapphire's Minun]] ([[PS256]])


===Evolutions===
===Evolutions===
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* Ruby's {{p|Marshtomp}} into {{p|Swampert}} ([[PS231]])
* Ruby's {{p|Marshtomp}} into {{p|Swampert}} ([[PS231]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Lairon}} into {{p|Aggron}} ([[PS256]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Lairon}} into {{p|Aggron}} ([[PS256]])
* Ruby's {{p|Ralts}} into {{p|Kirlia}} ([[PS258]])
* Ruby's {{p|Feebas}} into {{p|Milotic}} ([[PS266]])
* Ruby's {{p|Feebas}} into {{p|Milotic}} ([[PS266]])


==Gym Battles and Pokémon Contests==
==Gym Battles and Pokémon Contests==
Sapphire defeats the following Gym Leaders:
Sapphire defeats the following [[Gym Leader]]s:
* [[Roxanne]] ([[PS191]])
* [[Roxanne]] ([[PS191]])
* [[Brawly]] ([[PS197]])
* [[Brawly]] ([[PS197]])
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* [[Norman]] ([[PS267]])
* [[Norman]] ([[PS267]])


Ruby wins the following Contest ranks in every category:
Ruby wins every [[Contest condition|category]] of [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the following {{OBP|rank|Contest}}s:
*Normal Rank ([[PS217]])
*Normal Rank ([[PS217]])
*Super Rank ([[PS223]])
*Super Rank ([[PS223]])
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the first chapter thus far completed to not include former main characters (other than the first chapter), although {{adv|Red}} has several cameos. The second is the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}.
*This is the first completed chapter to not include former main characters (other than the first chapter), although {{adv|Red}} has several cameos. The second is the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}.
 
*Ruby and Sapphire's bet was likely based on the novel {{wp|Around the World in Eighty Days}}, by {{wp|Jules Verne}}, in which a man takes a wager to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days.
*Ruby and Sapphire's bet was likely based on the novel {{wp|Around the World in Eighty Days}}, by {{wp|Jules Verne}}, in which a man takes a wager to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days.
*When this chapter was being published in the magazines, it was known as the Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald chapter (Japanese: '''ルビー ・ サファイア ・ エメラルド編''' ''Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald chapter'').


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Revision as of 15:51, 20 February 2016

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
Pokémon Adventures
FireRed & LeafGreen arc
Ruby & Sapphire
Ruby Sapphire chapter Adventures.png
Ruby, Sapphire, Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza
Chapters 87
(PS181 - PS267)
Region Hoenn
Preceded by Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
Followed by FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Ruby and Sapphire (Japanese: 第4章 ルビー ・ サファイア編 The Fourth Chapter: Ruby and Sapphire) is the fourth chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga and it consists of eight volumes. It is the second longest completed chapter of the series, behind Gold, Silver & Crystal arc.

This chapter features the journeys of Ruby and Sapphire who are trying to conquer all the Pokémon Contests and Gyms in Hoenn respectively within the span of 80 days. However, this gets interrupted by two new evil organizations, the land-loving Team Magma and the sea-loving Team Aqua. Sapphire and Ruby have to worry about something else, too: their feelings for each other.

Volumes

Omnibus releases

Main article: List of Pokémon Adventures omnibus volumes

The Ruby & Sapphire chapter was originally planned for a 2011 release as part of Shogakukan's "My First Wide" series of omnibus volumes. The Ruby & Sapphire chapter was chosen due to its high popularity in Japan. A total of three volumes were planned. After the first volume was released, the series was discontinued due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

In 2014, another omnibus release was announced for the chapter in commemoration of the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The volumes will be released under Shogakukan's "My First Series" brand, which are bargain-priced volumes sold only in Japanese convenience stores. A total of four volumes were released, beginning with first volume on October 24, 2014.

An English language omnibus release was announced by Shogakukan Asia in early 2015 under the title "Pokémon Adventures: Ruby & Sapphire". This release will consist of four total volumes, the first of which was released in January.

A three-volume omnibus release of the Ruby & Sapphire chapter has also begun in France, starting from December 2014.

Rounds

Main article: List of rounds in the fourth chapter of Pokémon Adventures

Important events

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Main article: Timeline of events in the fourth chapter of Pokémon Adventures

Party changes

Additons

The following Pokémon are obtained:

Evolutions

The following Pokémon evolve:

Gym Battles and Pokémon Contests

Sapphire defeats the following Gym Leaders:

Ruby wins every category of Pokémon Contests in the following ranks:

Trivia

  • This is the first completed chapter to not include former main characters (other than the first chapter), although Red has several cameos. The second is the Diamond & Pearl arc.
  • Ruby and Sapphire's bet was likely based on the novel Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne, in which a man takes a wager to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days.
  • When this chapter was being published in the magazines, it was known as the Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald chapter (Japanese: ルビー ・ サファイア ・ エメラルド編 Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald chapter).


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