Monster Rancher Advance
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Monster Rancher Advance combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Tecmo
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Monster Rancher Advance Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Monster Rancher Advance on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Monster Rancher Advance Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Monster Rancher Advance on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Monster Rancher Advance" GBA longplay 2001
Monster Rancher Advance Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Monster Rancher Advance. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
00007F85+000A+10047E6A+0007 -
Infinite Gold
83000E30+FFFF -
Max Gold
83000E30+E0FF+83000E32+05F5 -
Monster Stays Young
820023FC+0000+820023FE+0000 -
Monster Stays Old
820023FC+FFFF+820023FE+FFFF -
Monster Monster Has Max Wins
32002430+0063 -
Press Select For Auto Win
D0000020+0004+82006FD6+0000 -
Press Select For No Time (In-Battle)
D0000020+0004+82008E4C+0000 -
Infinite HP (In-Battle)
82008E82+03E7 -
Max Power
820023C4+03E7 -
Max Intelligence
820023C6+03E7 -
Max Accuracy
820023C8+03E7
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Max Speed
820023CA+03E7 -
Max Defense
820023CC+03E7 -
Max Life
820023CE+03E7 -
Always Energetic
32002401+0000 -
Infinite Black Box
32000EC8+0063 -
Infinite HoneyCandy
32000EC9+0063 -
Infinite Mango
32000ECB+0063 -
Infinite Nitroberry
32000ECC+0063 -
Infinite Roast Newt
32000ECD+0063 -
Infinite Torles Wtr
32000ECE+0063 -
Infinite Nuts Oil
32000ECF+0063 -
Infinite Mint Leaf
32000ED0+0063 -
Infinite Mint Candy
32000ED1+0063 -
Infinite Lethe Rx1
32000ED2+0063 -
Infinite Lethe Rx2
32000ED3+0063 -
Infinite Lethe Rx3
32000ED4+0063 -
Infinite Lethe Rx4
32000ED5+0063
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monster Rancher Advance released?
Monster Rancher Advance was released in 2001 for the GBA.
Who developed Monster Rancher Advance?
Monster Rancher Advance was developed by Tecmo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Monster Rancher Advance support?
Monster Rancher Advance supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Monster Rancher Advance?
Monster Rancher Advance is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Monster Rancher Advance for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Monster Rancher Advance runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Monster Rancher Advance in the browser?
No. Monster Rancher Advance streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Monster Rancher Advance?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Monster Rancher Advance work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Monster Rancher Advance this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Monster Rancher Advance. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
