Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Overview
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire is set in the Hoenn region (Generation 3) and features 386 available Pokémon. Build a balanced team using our builder with the Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire filter to only see Pokémon you can actually catch.
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86/100Classic Kanto balance: Fire-Water-Grass core with Electric, Psychic, and Ground coverage
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88/100Hoenn favorites with strong type diversity and coverage across all angles
Type Coverage Gaps
These types are under-represented in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, making them harder to cover:
Featured Pokémon
Build a Team for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Use the Team Builder with the Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire filter to see only Pokémon available in this game.
Build Team for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best starter for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire?
The starters in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire are Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip. Each has unique strengths — Treecko provides good type coverage early on.
What is the best team for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire?
A balanced team for Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire should cover Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Ground types. Use our Team Builder with the Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire filter to get real-time suggestions based on availability.
How many Pokémon are available in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire?
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire features 386 Pokémon from the Hoenn region and beyond. Our Team Builder can filter suggestions to only show Pokémon available in this game.
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Featured Pokémon available in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Under-represented type in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
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