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Game Boy Advance · RPG
Pokémon Emerald
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 34 |
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Emerald arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as a role-playing game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Pokemon: Emerald Version.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Mario Party Advance, WarioWare: Twisted! and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBA you can also try Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Crystal (GBC). Game Freak also made Drill Dozer for the GBA.
Pokémon Emerald supports up to 5 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pokémon Emerald is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pokémon Emerald cheats & codes
62 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| No Random Battle | 320375D4
0000 |
|---|---|
| Max Coins | 82002DEC
270F |
| Infinite Safari Time | 8203A04E
0258 |
| Fre Daycare | 820375E2
0000 |
| Exp Share | 320243FE
00FF |
| Mystic Ticket | 82025EE0
0172 |
Pokémon Emerald walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon Emerald.
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Pokémon FireRed Deep cut
Pokémon LeafGreen Deep cut
Pokémon Ruby Deep cut
Pokémon Sapphire Deep cut
Pokémon Crystal Classic
Pokémon Yellow Classic
Pokémon Blue Classic
Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Pokémon Emerald FAQ
When did Pokémon Emerald come out on the GBA?
Pokémon Emerald was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Pokémon Emerald?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Emerald multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Emerald supports up to 5 players.
How long does Pokémon Emerald take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon Emerald typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Emerald on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.