The next generation of Pokemon games are bigger, better, and more addictive than ever before! Pokemon Ruby features an all-new storyline, awesome new Pokemon and the same great RPG gameplay that has made the series so successful. The race to Catch 'Em All is on again!

One of the coolest new additions to Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire is the 2-on-2 battle system. Link up with three friends to battle in teams, or battle two Trainers at once as you travel through Hoenn. Since each Pokemon offers a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses, doubling the number that can battle at once adds immeasurably to the games' richness and depth.

Pokemon Contests are a totally new feature in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. These special events are like best-of-show competitions for your prized Pokemon. At each Pokemon Contest, you compete against three Pokemon in five kinds of contests -- Cool, Beauty, Cute, Smart and Tough. Each contest type emphasizes certain Pokemon conditions, and each contest has four ranks -- Normal, Super, Hyper and Master -- that a Pokemon must pass through on its way to the top.

The region of Hoenn is home to dozens of Pokemon you've never seen before, along with some returning favorites as well. To collect them all, you'll need to explore every last nook and cranny of the region, and of course you'll also have to trade with your friends. At the beginning of the game, you'll get to choose one of three new Pokemon to start your collection: Treecko, a Grass-Type Pokemon; Torchic, a Fire-Type Pokemon; and Mudkip, a Water-Type Pokemon.

Become the world's greatest Pokemon Master by defeating the region's top Pokemon Trainers and Gym Leaders.

Develop detailed strategies as you compete in all-new 2-on-2 Pokemon battles.

Discover dozens of Pokemon you've never seen before as you explore the region of Hoenn.

See how your Pokemon stack up against the competition in new Pokemon Contests!