Pokémon Ruby Game Boy Advance
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £39.75 | £10.80 | £75.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £38.04 | £10.80 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £39.08 | £10.80 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £41.48 | £10.80 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £41.71 | £18.29 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £44.83 | £18.29 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £41.71 | £18.29 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £39.10 | £18.29 | £63.09 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £37.52 | £10.80 | £63.09 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £39.10 | £18.29 | £63.09 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £40.15 | £18.29 | £63.09 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £40.15 | £18.29 | £63.09 | 10 |
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Game History
Pokémon Ruby was developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. It was created as part of the third generation of the Pokémon franchise, marking the series' first major entry on a 32-bit handheld console.
The game was released in Japan on November 21, 2002, followed by a North American release on March 17, 2003, and a European release on July 4, 2003. It was released simultaneously with Pokémon Sapphire, which featured the same core gameplay but with version-exclusive Pokémon and storyline variations.
Pokémon Ruby received generally positive critical reception upon launch, with reviewers praising its expanded Pokédex of 135 new Pokémon species, improved graphics over previous generations, and new gameplay mechanics such as double battles and weather effects. The game was a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and helping to establish the Game Boy Advance as a major gaming platform.
The game is historically significant to collectors today because it represents a pivotal moment in the Pokémon franchise and the transition to 32-bit gaming. Original cartridges, particularly in mint condition with intact packaging, have become sought-after collectibles. The rarity of first-run copies and the nostalgia factor have driven prices upward in the secondary market.
One notable development detail is that Game Freak implemented a new battle system that emphasized double battles more prominently than previous generations, influencing competitive Pokémon play for years to come. The game also introduced the Hoenn region, an entirely new setting designed by the development team to expand the world beyond the familiar Kanto and Johto areas.
Pokémon Ruby was later remade as Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS in 2014, introducing enhanced graphics and modern gameplay features. However, the original Game Boy Advance version remains a landmark title that defined portable gaming in the early 2000s and continues to appeal to both veteran players and retro gaming enthusiasts.