Pokemon - Ruby Version
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Pokemon - Ruby Version combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Released
- 2003
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Pokemon - Ruby Version Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pokemon - Ruby Version 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.
Pokemon - Ruby Version Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pokemon - Ruby Version on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Pokemon - Ruby Version" GBA longplay 2003
Pokemon - Ruby Version Cheat Codes
26 community-curated cheats for Pokemon - Ruby Version. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Master Code
0000B138+000A+10000428+0007 -
Infinite Cash
82025BC4+E0FF+82025BC6+05F5 -
Fast Hatching
320287EA+00FE -
Infinite PP
42024AA4+FFFF+00000002+0002 -
Quick Level Gain
72024A64+0001+82024BEC+01F4 -
Quick Level Gain (Daycare)
320287E2+001F+320287E6+001F -
No Random Battles
8202E8C0+0000 -
Access All Fly To Areas
42026A56+FFFF+00000005+0002 -
Have Running Shoes
32026A60+0001 -
Free Day Care
8202E8CE+0000 -
Wild Pokemon Easily Caught
72024C10+9EB7+32024C10+00C2 -
Max Hearts in Contests
320192B6+00FF
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Infinite PC Items
42025BCE+0063+00000032+0004 -
Infinite Items
42025C96+0063+00000014+0004 -
Infinite Berries
42025E66+0063+00000014+0004 -
Infinite Key Items
42025CE6+0001+00000014+0004 -
Infinite TM/HM
42025D76+0063+00000014+0004 -
Have all PokeBalls
5D340001+0001+000C0004+4202+5D360063+0000 -
Trainers Eyes Complete
420269F8+FFFF+00000029+0002 -
Complete Pokedex
82026B00+0302+32024EBE+00DA+32026A5A+00F0+42024ECC+FFFF+00000034+0002+4202606C+FFFF+0000001A+0002+420291C0+FFFF+0000001A+0002 -
1st Pokemon - Max Stats
430043B6+03E7+00000007+0002 -
2nd Pokemon - Max Stats
4300441A+03E7+00000007+0002 -
3rd Pokemon - Max Stats
4300447E+03E7+00000007+0002 -
4th Pokemon - Max Stats
430044E2+03E7+00000007+0002 -
5th Pokemon - Max Stats
43004546+03E7+00000007+0002 -
6th Pokemon - Max Stats
430045AA+03E7+00000007+0002
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokemon - Ruby Version released?
Pokemon - Ruby Version was released in 2003 for the GBA.
Who developed Pokemon - Ruby Version?
Pokemon - Ruby Version was developed by Game Freak, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pokemon - Ruby Version support?
Pokemon - Ruby Version supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Pokemon - Ruby Version?
Pokemon - Ruby Version is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pokemon - Ruby Version for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pokemon - Ruby Version runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pokemon - Ruby Version in the browser?
No. Pokemon - Ruby Version streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pokemon - Ruby Version?
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 Pokemon - Ruby Version 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 Pokemon - Ruby Version this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pokemon - Ruby Version. 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.
