Q&A for How to Choose Between Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

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    What's the hardest of the three?
    Janice Tieperman
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    Many players agree that Pokémon Emerald is harder than Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. One major factor that makes Emerald more difficult is the Battle Frontier facilities, which aren't available in Ruby and Sapphire.
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    In Pokemon Emerald, you can still get Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza right? Or is it just the one on the cover?
    Janice Tieperman
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    Yes, you can catch Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza in Pokémon Emerald. Ruby and Sapphire are the only games with limitations on which Legendaries you can catch.
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    What regions are there?
    Janice Tieperman
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    Hoenn is the name of the region in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald (for Gen 3 Pokémon). Kanto is the region for Gen 1 Pokémon (featured in games like Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen), while Johto is the region for Gen 2 Pokémon (featured in games like Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal).
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    Is Ruby better or is Sapphire?
    Janice Tieperman
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    That's completely subjective—it really depends on who you ask. Some people prefer a certain title based on nostalgia, like the game they played when they were a child. You also might prefer Ruby or Sapphire based on the Legendaries and other Pokémon available in one particular game (like the Seedot line in Ruby vs the Lotad line in Sapphire).
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    Can I download a GBA Pokemon?
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    Yes, you just download an emulator off a safe, virus-free website or from the app store of the device you use, then download roms (games) from a safe, virus-free website. You should be able to find Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen.
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    Can I obtain a shiny in the Emerald version?
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    Yes, you can obtain shinies in all Pokemon games, and the Emerald version is no different.
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    What are some of the changed stories in ruby/sapphire?
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    In Ruby you fight Team Magma and catch Groudon. Team Magma has mostly Fire/Ground mons. Groudon's power almost causes a drought. In Sapphire, you fight Team Aqua and catch Kyogre. Team Aqua has mostly Dark/Water mons. Kyogre's power almost causes a flood.
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    How do I download Pokémon Emerald?
    Community Answer
    Just search "Pokemon emerald emulator." You can save your progress, but it only saves on the device that you used it on. For example, if you started playing on a laptop, it would not save if you tried to do it on a PC.
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