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Pokémon Sapphire Version
Game Boy Advance · Released November 21, 2002 · Developed by Game Freak · Published by Nintendo
★ 83Total 83Single playerMultiplayer
Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)AdventureActionFantasyKids
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Sealed
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Summary
Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics to create a new and technically improved Pokémon experience.
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IGDB Rating
82.55 / 100
309 ratings
Total Rating
82.55 / 100
309 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric · Side view
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Kids
Developer
Game Freak
Also known as
FrancePokémon SaphirFrench title
GermanyPokémon SaphirGerman title
SpainPokémon ZafiroSpanish title
ItalyPokémon ZaffiroItalian title
JapanPocket Monsters SapphireJapanese title - translated
AliasPokemon SapphireAlternative spelling
China精灵宝可梦：蓝宝石Chinese title - traditional
AliasPokémon SapphireAbbreviation
Release history (5 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2002 | Game Boy Advance | — |
| Mar 19, 2003 | Game Boy Advance | — |
| Apr 3, 2003 | Game Boy Advance | — |
| Jul 25, 2003 | Game Boy Advance | — |
| — | Game Boy Advance | — |
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