Reset the gamePlatform: GameBoy Advance
During the game, hit A + B + start + select.
Selecting your fieldPlatform: GameBoy Advance
Before you start your pinball game, you will see a roulette spinning. When you press A, it will stop on a specific field. You can only catch certain types of Pokemon on certain fields. To get the one you want, press Start while its spinning. If it is the field you want, hold A. If it did not stop on the one you wanted, press Start and pause it again. It should stop on the same field you saw when you paused it. If it did not stop at the same field, restart your game and try again.
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Sealeo bonus stagePlatform: GameBoy Advance
In the Ruby field, hit the switch by the pond and sometimes a Whiscash will appear from the pond. Aim the ball into his mouth and it will take you to a mini-game. This is a bonus stage to get points only. You can either throw the ball up one of the ramps and let Sealeo bounce it and make it in the hoop; or hit a Spheal that is on the ramp to make him go through the hoop. When time runs out, you will get points for every Pokeball or Spheal that goes through the hoop. You will get more points for making a Spheal go through.
Kecleon bonus stagePlatform: GameBoy Advance
To win in this mini-game, keep hitting Kecleon whenever he falls to the floor. To see him while he is hiding, hit the tree and get the item that falls down. It will show you where Kecleon is hiding for fifteen seconds. Keep hitting him until he surrenders. If you win, you will get 30,000,000 points.
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Duskull bonus stagePlatform: GameBoy Advance
To win in this mini-game, keep hitting the Duskulls that appear. After you hit all of them, a Dusclops will come out and use Stomp attack. To defeat him, hit him when he is using Stomp attack, or make the ball sneak up behind him and hit him. If you hit him while he is standing still, he will steal your ball for three seconds, making you lose time. If you win, you will get 30,000,000 points.
Kyogre bonus stagePlatform: GameBoy Advance
After you catch six Pokemon in the Sapphire field, you can enter a bonus stage to fight Kyogre. He will be very difficult to defeat. He uses Ice Ball, Dive, and Whirlpool to protect himself. You wil have to keep evading his Ice Balls and Whirlpools to get to him. When he dives, it will show you one second before where he will appear from. If you win, you will get 50,000,000 points.
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Easy bonus stagePlatform: GameBoy Advance
To get to any bonus stage quickly, light up the EVO switch by shooting the Pokeball through the correct loop three times and evolve your Pokemon. You should find that it has added two Pokeballs to the part in the middle instead of one. This will get you to the bonus stage quickly.
Makuhita helperPlatform: GameBoy Advance
In the Ruby field, a Makuhita will be on the right side of the field and is helpful for getting better Pokeballs. To get it to help you, hit the Chikorita on the left side of the field, then hit the Linoone that pops out where Makuhita is located. Makuhita will turn around, and whenever you press the right flipper, he will punch. If timed correctly, he can punch the ball to hit a Nuzleaf that will eventually make a bridge to get an upgrade on your ball.
ShedinjaPlatform: GameBoy Advance
You will automatically receive Shedinja when you evolve a Nincada into Ninjask in Evo mode. When you get "Game Over", go to the Pokedex and it should be there.
Zigzagoon helperPlatform: GameBoy Advance
In the Sapphire field, a Zigzagoon will be on the right side of the field and is helpful for getting better items on the roulette. To make him help you, hit the point he is standing on. If you hit it correctly, he should be standing up. Whenever the roulette is spinning, press A to make it slow down. If an A button appears above Zigzagoon, press it when you want to make the roulette stop on what you want. Zigzagoon will use Agility to make it stop on what you selected.
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Capture KecleonPlatform: GameBoy Advance
Finish the Kecleon bonus round with at least 1:00 minute remaining.
Get to bonus stage fasterPlatform: GameBoy Advance
In the Pokemon Ruby field, hit the formation switch (by the pond) and sometimes Whishcash will appear. Do not hit him; he will disappear. Instead touch his mouth to transport to Sealo's bonus stage.
Opening PokeMart in SapphirePlatform: GameBoy Advance
In Sapphire, you will notice a PokeMart flanked by a Plusle and a Minum. To get past the electricity, hit the plus and minus buttons below the Plusle and Minum. They will get knocked down and the electricity will disappear, giving you access to the PokeMart.
TotodilePlatform: GameBoy Advance
You can rarely see Totodile in the Ruby stage when Aerodactyl is bringing an egg. Sometimes Totodile appears and puts it.
Easy pointsPlatform: GameBoy Advance
Catch many egg Pokemon, travel a lot, win bonus games, or hit bumpers and other interactive objects in the stage.