Pokémon Emerald Version, an enhanced edition of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, was officially released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
The game was launched in North America on the Game Boy Advance, offering players new features like the Battle Frontier and expanded storyline.
European players received Pokémon Emerald Version on the Game Boy Advance, continuing the popular series with new content and features.
The player starts their adventure as a Pokémon Trainer in Littleroot Town, receiving their first Pokémon and setting out to explore the Hoenn region.
The player challenges and defeats the eight Gym Leaders across Hoenn, earning badges that prove their skill and progress.
The player encounters and foils the plans of the rival teams, Team Aqua and Team Magma, who seek to awaken legendary Pokémon to change the world's balance.
As Team Aqua and Team Magma's schemes unfold, the legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon awaken and clash, threatening widespread disruption.
The legendary Pokémon Rayquaza descends from the sky to quell the conflict between Kyogre and Groudon, restoring balance to Hoenn.
Having collected all gym badges, the player challenges the Elite Four and the Champion at the Pokémon League, aiming to become Hoenn Champion.
Successfully defeating the Pokémon League, the player earns the title of Champion, marking the culmination of their journey.
With the main story complete, the player has the opportunity to encounter additional legendary Pokémon and resolve lingering challenges.