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'''Pokémon Emerald''' (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 one of the [[Generation III]] games. It was released in Japan on September 16th. It added many features to Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire.
'''Pokémon Emerald''' (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 [[Generation III]] [[main series]] game. It was released in Japan on September 16th. It added many features to Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire.


It was the second highest selling video game of 2005 in North America.
It was the second highest selling video game of 2005 in North America.
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== Changes from Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire ==
== Changes from Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire ==


=== Aesthetic Changes ===
=== Aesthetic cchanges ===


* [[Brendan (game)|Brendan]] and [[May (game)|May]] have slight outfit changes.
* [[Brendan (game)|Brendan]] and [[May (game)|May]] have slight outfit changes.
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* The Legendary Pokémon have a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves their body pattern, as in the case of the mascot Pokémon from the [[Generation III]] games, or their eye pattern, as in the case of the [[Regis]].
* The Legendary Pokémon have a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves their body pattern, as in the case of the mascot Pokémon from the [[Generation III]] games, or their eye pattern, as in the case of the [[Regis]].


=== Story Changes ===
=== 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.
* 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 on the same high level as in Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire.
* {{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 on the same high level as in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.


=== Gameplay Changes ===
=== Gameplay Changes ===
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* Groudon and Kyogre are captured at new locations and on higher levels.
* Groudon and Kyogre are captured at new locations and on higher levels.
* The fleeing Pokémon 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 {{i|Eon Ticket}}.
* The fleeing Pokémon 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 {{i|Eon Ticket}}.
* The Regis puzzle is somewhat different, though the same in principle.
* The Regis' puzzle is somewhat different, though the same in principle.
* [[Wireless linking]] with [[Union Room]], as in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].
* [[Wireless linking]] with [[Union Room]], as in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].
* [[Wireless mini-games]] added to [[Mossdeep City]], as in Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen.
* [[Wireless mini-games]] added to [[Mossdeep City]], as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
* Tag Battles 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 Space Center stage of the game, battling alongside [[Steven Stone|Steven]].
* Tag Battles 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 Space Center stage of the game, battling alongside [[Steven Stone|Steven]].
* [[Double Battle]]s are more common as different trainers can team up.
* [[Double Battle]]s are more common as different trainers can team up.
* [[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 regularly found in Hoenn.
* The Trainer's Eyes is replaced by Entry Call (English: Match Call), which integrated a calling system similar to the PokéGear cellphone.
* The Trainer's Eyes is replaced by Match Call, which integrated a calling system similar to the [[PokéGear]] cellphone.
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} may be gotten from Professor Birch after filling the Hoenn Pokédex.
* {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} may be gotten from Professor Birch after catching every Pokémon in the [[Hoenn Dex]].
* {{p|Deoxys}} is in its Speed form.
* {{p|Deoxys}} is in its Speed form.
* New map effects for Abilities.
* New map effects for Abilities.
* New item list for [[Pickup (ability)|Pickup]]; Pokémon picks up item based on Pokémon's level.
* New item list for {{a|Pickup}}; Pokémon picks up item based on Pokémon's level.
* [[Abilities]] have a role in breeding as Magma Armor and Flame Body hurry up the hatching process if a Pokémon which acquires them is in the party.
* [[Abilities]] have a role in breeding as Magma Armor and Flame Body hurry up the hatching process if a Pokémon which acquires them is in the party.
* Passing-down [[Natures]] with {{i|Everstone}} when breeding Pokémon.
* Passing-down [[Natures]] with {{i|Everstone}} when breeding Pokémon.
* Raise [[Happiness]] and lower [[Effort values]] with certain berries.
* Raise [[Happiness]] and lower [[effort values]] with certain berries.
* The [[Mystery Gift]] option of the [[Wireless Adapter]] primarily replaces the [[Mystery Events]] option of the [[e-Reader]]. The [[Enigma Berries]] are thus obtained through Mystery Gift, unlike in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Mystery Events is absent from the English version of the game.
* The [[Mystery Gift]] option of the [[Wireless Adapter]] primarily replaces the [[Mystery Events]] option of the [[e-Reader]]. The [[Enigma Berries]] are thus obtained through Mystery Gift, unlike in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Mystery Events is absent from the English version of the game.
* Pokémon Contests are all held in [[Lilycove City]].
* Pokémon Contests are all held in [[Lilycove City]].


=== Character Changes ===
=== Character changes ===


* [[Contest Lady]], [[Quiz Lady]], or [[Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center.
* [[Contest Lady]], [[Quiz Lady]], or [[Favor Lady]] in Lilycove Pokémon Center.
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* [[Steven Stone|Steven]] appears in [[Meteor Falls]] after the Elite Four challenge.
* [[Steven Stone|Steven]] appears in [[Meteor Falls]] after the Elite Four challenge.


=== Area Additions ===
=== Area additions ===


* The fossils ({{i|Root Fossil}}, {{i|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 gotten after the Elite Four challenge.
* The fossils ({{i|Root Fossil}}, {{i|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 gotten after the Elite Four challenge.
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* [[Wireless battle house]] added to [[Mossdeep City]], as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
* [[Wireless battle house]] added to [[Mossdeep City]], as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.


=== Emerald Cloning Glitch ===
=== Emerald cloning glitch ===


*Like previous games, Emerald has a [[Pokémon cloning|cloning glitch]] that allows players to make multiple copies of Pokémon and items only available once.
*Like previous games, Emerald has a [[Pokémon cloning|cloning glitch]] that allows players to make multiple copies of Pokémon and items only available once.


== See Also ==
== See also ==
*[[Staff of Pokémon Emerald]]
*[[Staff of Pokémon Emerald]]



Revision as of 01:18, 12 July 2007

Pokémon Emerald Version
[[File:File:Pokemon Emerald boxart EN-US.jpg|250px]]
Pokémon Emerald Version's boxart, featuring Rayquaza.
Basic info
Platform: {{{platform}}}
Category: RPG
Players: up to 5 players
Connectivity: None
Developer: Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK Inc.
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: {{{gen_series}}}
Ratings
CERO: N/A
ESRB: Everyone
ACB: N/A
OFLC: N/A
PEGI: N/A
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: Sep 16, 2004
North America: May 01, 2005
Australia: Jun 02, 2005
Europe: Oct 21, 2005
South Korea: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: ポケットモンスター エメラルド
English: Games: Pokémon Emerald
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Pokémon Emerald (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 Generation III main series game. It was released in Japan on September 16th. It added many features to Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire.

It was the second highest selling video game of 2005 in North America.

Changes from Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire

Aesthetic cchanges

  • Brendan and May have slight outfit changes.
  • Vigoroth are in place of Machoke moving boxes into Brendan's or May's house, while Zigzagoon is in place of Poochyena chasing Professor Birch.
  • Pokémon are animated in battle.
  • The Legendary Pokémon have a different animation before moving into the battle scene. This animation involves their body pattern, as in the case of the mascot Pokémon from the Generation III games, or their eye pattern, as in the case of the Regis.

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 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 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 on the same high level as in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Gameplay Changes

  • Groudon and Kyogre are captured at new locations and on higher levels.
  • The fleeing Pokémon 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' puzzle is somewhat different, though the same in principle.
  • Wireless linking with Union Room, as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
  • Wireless mini-games added to Mossdeep City, as in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
  • Tag Battles 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 Space Center stage of the game, battling alongside Steven.
  • Double Battles are more common as different trainers can team up.
  • Gym Leaders may be rebattled in Double Battles, with new Pokémon on their teams that are not regularly found in Hoenn.
  • The Trainer's Eyes is replaced by Match Call, which integrated a calling system similar to the PokéGear cellphone.
  • Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile may be gotten from Professor Birch after catching every Pokémon in the Hoenn Dex.
  • Deoxys is in its Speed form.
  • New map effects for Abilities.
  • New item list for Pickup; Pokémon picks up item based on Pokémon's level.
  • Abilities have a role in breeding as Magma Armor and Flame Body hurry up the hatching process if a Pokémon which acquires them is in the party.
  • Passing-down Natures with Everstone when breeding Pokémon.
  • Raise Happiness and lower effort values with certain berries.
  • The Mystery Gift option of the Wireless Adapter primarily replaces the Mystery Events option of the e-Reader. The Enigma Berries are thus obtained through Mystery Gift, unlike in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Mystery Events is absent from the English version of the game.
  • Pokémon Contests are all held in Lilycove City.

Character changes

Area additions

Emerald cloning glitch

  • Like previous games, Emerald has a cloning glitch that allows players to make multiple copies of Pokémon and items only available once.

See also


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