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'''Ruby and Sapphire''' (Japanese: '''第四章 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}}.
The '''''Ruby & Sapphire'' arc''' (Japanese: '''ルビー・サファイア編''' ''Ruby & Sapphire arc''), also referred to as '''''The Fourth Chapter''''' (Japanese: '''第四章''' ''The Fourth Chapter''), is the fourth story arc of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, consisting of eight volumes. It is the second longest completed arc of the series, behind the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. It began serialization in December 2002, and ended in August 2006.


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.
This arc 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 team|evil organizations]], the land-loving [[Team Magma]] and the sea-loving [[Team Aqua]], whose plans regarding the {{adv|super-ancient Pokémon}} of Hoenn threaten to plunge the entire region into a state of untold devastation. Sapphire and Ruby have to worry about something else, too: their feelings for each other.


==Volumes==
==Volumes==
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===Omnibus releases===
===Omnibus releases===
{{main|List of Pokémon Adventures omnibus volumes}}
{{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}}.
The ''Ruby & Sapphire'' arc was originally planned for a 2011 release as part of [[Shogakukan]]'s "My First Wide" series of omnibus volumes. The ''Ruby & Sapphire'' arc 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}}.


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.
In 2014, another omnibus release was announced for the arc in commemoration of the release of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]. The volumes were 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.


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.
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.
A three-volume omnibus release of the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' arc has also begun in {{pmin|France}}, starting from December 2014.


==Rounds==
==Chapters==
{{main|List of rounds in the fourth chapter of Pokémon Adventures}}
{{main|List of chapters in the Ruby & Sapphire arc of Pokémon Adventures}}


==Important events==
==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures#Ruby & Sapphire chapter|Timeline of events in the fourth chapter of Pokémon Adventures}}
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures#Ruby & Sapphire arc|Timeline of events in the Ruby & Sapphire arc of Pokémon Adventures}}
* {{adv|Ruby}} moves from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] and runs away from home.
* {{adv|Ruby}} moves from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] and runs away from home.
* 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]].
* Ruby meets {{adv|Sapphire}} and they receive their [[first partner Pokémon]]. After this they arrange a [[Timeline of Ruby and Sapphire's 80-day challenge|bet]].
* [[Norman]] grants Ruby's wish and lets him compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
* [[Norman]] grants Ruby's wish and lets him compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
* [[Team Aqua]] stops the volcanic activity at [[Mt. Chimney]].
* [[Team Aqua]] stops the volcanic activity at [[Mt. Chimney]].
* [[Team Magma]] blows the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] up.
* [[Team Magma]] blows the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] up.
* The two [[villainous teams]] decide to cooperate and travel to [[Seafloor Cavern]] together.
* The two [[villainous team]]s decide to cooperate and travel to [[Seafloor Cavern]] together.
* {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are awakened and start destroying the [[region]].
* {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} are awakened and start destroying the [[region]].
* Norman and {{adv|Wally}} awaken {{p|Rayquaza}}.
* Norman and {{adv|Wally}} awaken {{p|Rayquaza}}.
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==Party changes==
==Party changes==
===Additons===
===Additions===
The following Pokémon are obtained:
The following Pokémon are obtained:
* Ruby's [[Mumu|Mudkip]] ([[PS183]])
* Ruby's {{p|Mudkip}}, [[Mumu]] ([[PS183]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Donphan}} ([[PS205]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Donphan}}, Phando ([[PS205]])
* Ruby's [[Feefee|Feebas]] ([[PS208]])
* Ruby's {{p|Feebas}}, [[Feefee]] ([[PS208]])
* Ruby's [[Fofo|Castform]] ([[PS211]])
* Ruby's {{p|Castform}}, [[Fofo]] ([[PS211]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Relicanth}} ([[PS236]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Relicanth}}, Relly ([[PS236]])
* Ruby's [[Ruby's Plusle|Plusle]] ([[PS256]])
* Ruby's {{TP|Ruby|Plusle}} ([[PS256]])
* Sapphire's [[Sapphire's Minun|Minun]] ([[PS256]])
* Sapphire's {{TP|Sapphire|Minun}} ([[PS256]])


===Evolutions===
===Evolutions===
The following Pokémon evolve:
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Sapphire's {{p|Torchic}} into {{p|Combusken}} ([[PS195]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Torchic}} into {{TP|Sapphire|Combusken}} ([[PS195]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Aron}} into {{p|Lairon}} ([[PS195]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Aron}} into {{TP|Sapphire|Lairon}} ([[PS195]])
* Ruby's {{p|Skitty}} into {{p|Delcatty}} ([[PS196]])
* Ruby's {{p|Skitty}} into {{TP|Ruby|Delcatty}} ([[PS196]])
* Ruby's {{p|Poochyena}} into {{p|Mightyena}} ([[PS196]])
* Ruby's {{p|Poochyena}} into {{TP|Ruby|Mightyena}} ([[PS196]])
* Ruby's {{p|Mudkip}} into {{p|Marshtomp}} ([[PS200]])
* Ruby's {{p|Mudkip}} into {{TP|Ruby|Marshtomp}} ([[PS200]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Combusken}} into {{p|Blaziken}} ([[PS226]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Combusken}} into {{TP|Sapphire|Blaziken}} ([[PS226]])
* Ruby's {{p|Marshtomp}} into {{p|Swampert}} ([[PS231]])
* Ruby's {{p|Marshtomp}} into {{TP|Ruby|Swampert}} ([[PS231]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Lairon}} into {{p|Aggron}} ([[PS256]])
* Sapphire's {{p|Lairon}} into {{TP|Sapphire|Aggron}} ([[PS256]])
* Ruby's {{p|Ralts}} into {{p|Kirlia}} ([[PS258]])
* Ruby's {{p|Ralts}} into {{TP|Ruby|Kirlia}} ([[PS258]])
* Ruby's {{p|Feebas}} into {{p|Milotic}} ([[PS266]])
* Ruby's {{p|Feebas}} into {{TP|Ruby|Milotic}} ([[PS266]])


==Gym Battles and Pokémon Contests==
==Gym Battles and Pokémon Contests==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the first completed chapter to not include former main characters, although {{adv|Red}} has several cameos.  
*This is the first completed arc to not include former main characters, although {{adv|Red}} has several cameos.  
*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 later, 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'').
*When this arc was being published in the magazines later, it was known as the Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald arc (Japanese: '''ルビー ・ サファイア ・ エメラルド編''' ''Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald chapter'').
*This is the only adaptation of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]] where the counterparts of [[Brendan]] and [[May]] interact.
**[[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] also has the counterparts of Brendan and May appear but they not interact.
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[[Category:Pokémon Adventures chapters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures arcs|04]]


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[[es:Saga Rubí y Zafiro]]
[[fr:Arc Rubis et Saphir (Pocket Monsters Special)]]
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[[it:Capitolo Ruby & Sapphire (Adventures)]]
[[it:Arco Rubino & Zaffiro (La Grande Avventura)]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターSPECIAL 第4章]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターSPECIAL 第4章]]
[[zh:精灵宝可梦特别篇第四章]]
[[zh:宝可梦特别篇第四章]]

Latest revision as of 10:57, 9 March 2024

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

The Ruby & Sapphire arc (Japanese: ルビー・サファイア編 Ruby & Sapphire arc), also referred to as The Fourth Chapter (Japanese: 第四章 The Fourth Chapter), is the fourth story arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga, consisting of eight volumes. It is the second longest completed arc of the series, behind the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. It began serialization in December 2002, and ended in August 2006.

This arc 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, whose plans regarding the super-ancient Pokémon of Hoenn threaten to plunge the entire region into a state of untold devastation. 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 arc was originally planned for a 2011 release as part of Shogakukan's "My First Wide" series of omnibus volumes. The Ruby & Sapphire arc 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 arc in commemoration of the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The volumes were 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 arc has also begun in France, starting from December 2014.

Chapters

Main article: List of chapters in the Ruby & Sapphire arc of Pokémon Adventures

Important events

201
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201
Main article: Timeline of events in the Ruby & Sapphire arc of Pokémon Adventures

Party changes

Additions

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 arc to not include former main characters, although Red has several cameos.
  • 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 arc was being published in the magazines later, it was known as the Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald arc (Japanese: ルビー ・ サファイア ・ エメラルド編 Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald chapter).


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