Title of Game: Pokemon Box: Ruby and Sapphire
Name of System: GameCube
Type of Guide: FAQ
Number of Version: Version 3.8
Last Revision Date: 22-08-16
Name of Writer: Tails333
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Version History
3. Game Overview
3.01 - Game Controls
3.02 - Go To Pokemon Box
3.03 - Go To Adventure
4. Misc. Stuff
4.01 - Bonus Eggs
4.02 - Take Pictures
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. Credits
7. Contact Information
8. Copyright Information
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1. Introduction
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Thank you for choosing to read my Pokemon Box: Ruby and Sapphire FAQ. I hope
this guide gives you some assistance in using this game's features. Pokemon
Box is not a game in the strictest sense. It is really a storage system tool
for your Pokemon and is compatible with the GBA games (specifically Ruby/
Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen). The game's features are similar to those
found in Prof. Oak's Lab and Game Boy Tower in the Pokemon Stadium games for
the Nintendo 64.
You can play Ruby/Sapphire on your television and transfer Pokemon without
having to trade them. Unfortunately, Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen players can't
play their games on the television, but they can still transfer Pokemon. You
can also organise/sort your Pokemon and check their stats. You create your own
stage to place your Pokemon on and then view them on the screen as well.
Pokemon Box was released on May 30, 2003 in Japan, July 11, 2004 in North
America, May 14, 2004 in Europe and July 16, 2004 in Australia. A special
edition Ruby/Sapphire Memory Card 59 is included with all versions of the game
for the player to use with it.
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2. Version History
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Version 1.0, 21st August 2004:
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*Completed FAQ.
Version 1.2, 18th September 2004:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 1.3, 30th October 2004:
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*Corrected a mistake in the Secrets section and updated FAQ.
Version 1.4, 6th November 2004:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 1.5, 27th November 2004:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 1.6, 1st January 2005:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 1.7, 15th January 2005:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 1.8, 5th March 2005:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 1.9, 19th March 2005:
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*Added Game Controls section.
Version 2.0, 2nd April 2005:
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*Updated sections.
Version 2.1, 27th May 2006:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 2.2, 16th September 2006:
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*Revamped the FAQ.
Version 2.3, 14th October 2006:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 2.4, 22nd September 2007:
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*Revamped the FAQ.
Version 2.5, 29th September 2007:
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*Updated the FAQ regarding the differences between Pokemon Stadium 1/2 and
Pokemon Box.
Version 2.6, 26th January 2008:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 2.7, 23rd February 2008:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 2.8, 1st March 2008:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 2.9, 22nd March 2008:
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*Updated FAQ regarding Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen.
Version 3.0, 2nd May 2008:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 3.1, 17th May 2008:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 3.2, 28th June 2008:
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*Edited the Introduction.
Version 3.2, 20th February 2010:
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*Updated FAQ.
Version 3.3, 6th January 2015:
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*Tidied up "Version History".
*Added a bit more info to "Introduction" and "Frequently Asked Questions".
*Changed "Side Quests" to "Misc. Stuff".
Version 3.4, 8th June 2016:
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*Added a bit of info to "Introduction", "Go to Pokemon Box" and "Frequently
Asked Questions".
*Tidied up "Game Controls" and "Frequently Asked Questions".
Version 3.5, 22nd June 2016:
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*Updated "Frequently Asked Questions".
*Added some info to "Go to Pokemon Box".
Version 3.6, 4th July 2016:
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*Updated "Frequently Asked Questions", mainly adding a new question, giving
new info about where Pokemon Box can be bought and tidying up the requirements
for using Box.
*Added a bit of info to "Arrange Boxes" and "Take Pictures".
*Added a bit of info to "Showcase Controls".
Version 3.7, 22nd August 2016:
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*Added a bit of info about my opinions on Swablu and Pichu to "Bonus Eggs".
*Added info about Button Mode to "Game Controls".
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3. Game Overview
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This section overviews everything you should know prior to starting this game.
Note that the GameCube Game Boy Advance cable and Game Pak should only be
inserted or removed when the GC and GBA's power is off.
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3.01 - GAME CONTROLS
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| COMMON CONTROLS |
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Control Stick: Move cursor/Select option.
+Control Pad: Same as Control Stick.
A: Confirm.
B: Cancel. Go back to the previous screen.
Z: Take a picture.
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| ARRANGE BOXES CONTROLS |
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A: Confirm. Grab or place a Pokemon.
B: Cancel.
X: Open the Arrange Boxes Menu.
Y: View a selected Pokemon's number, level and gender.
L: Switch boxes.
R: Same as L.
C Stick: Move between boxes.
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| GO TO LIST CONTROLS |
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L: Move the cursor to the Pokemon Name side if it's on the sort criteria side.
R: Move the cursor to the sort criteria side if it's on the Pokemon Name side.
C Stick: Scroll through pages on both sides.
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| SHOWCASE CONTROLS |
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Control Stick: Move a stage horizonally (when checking a stage).
Start: Return camera to the default location (when checking a stage).
A: Grab a piece.
X: Place a piece or check Memory Boxes.
Y: Delete a piece.
L: Rotate a stage left. Zoom out (when checking a stage).
R: Rotate a stage right. Zoom in (when checking a stage).
C Stick: Change the angle and height of a piece. Rotate a stage (when
checking a stage).
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| ADVENTURE CONTROLS |
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Control Stick: Move your character/Move cursor/Select option.
+Control Pad: Same as Control Stick.
C Stick: Same as Control Stick.
Start: Display the menu of Ruby/Sapphire.
A: Talk, examine an item, or scroll through text.
B: Cancel.
B (hold down): Run if you have the Running Shoes.
X: Arrange items, change the order of a Pokemon's move in battle, or use items
assigned to X.
Y: Same as X.
L: Not used initially. If you change Button Mode, this can be used instead of
left on the +Control Pad or A.
R: Not used initially. If you change Button Mode, this can be used instead of
right on the +Control Pad.
Z: Display the menu of Adventure.
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3.02 - GO TO POKEMON BOX
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When you are at the Title Screen, select 'Go To Pokemon Box' and follow the
instructions on the screen. Once the connection is confirmed, you'll be sent
to Brigette's Room. There are 4 options (Arrange Boxes, Showcase, Save, and
Exit) to choose from. 'Exit' takes you back to the Title Screen.
Brigette, the administrator of Pokemon Box, explains that Box is an advanced
remake of Hoenn's Pokemon storage system which was created by her sister
Lanette. Bridgette figures that you're good at raising Pokemon, so she gives
away a Pokemon Egg (she places it in a Memory Box). Check the Misc. Stuff
section for more information.
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Arrange Boxes
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Here, you can organise and sort your Pokemon. In addition to organising Boxes
in the GBA games along with your Party Pokemon (referred to as Advance Boxes),
you can organise Boxes in Pokemon Box (referred to as Memory Boxes). Advance
Boxes are displayed at the bottom of the screen, while Memory Boxes are shown
at the top. The menu interface is easier to navigate than the one in the
Pokemon Stadium games (it's similar to that of Landette/Bill's PC in Gen III).
Each of the 25 Memory Boxes store up to 60 Pokemon. A total of 1500 Pokemon
can be stored on a Memory Card. Press Y to view a selected Pokemon's number,
level and gender.
Press X to display the Arrange Boxes Menu. There are 4 options (Grab, Summary,
Mark, and Go to List) to choose from. If you click on a Box's name, you can
press A to open the Box Menu. There are 3 options (Jump, Wallpaper, and Name)
to choose from.
Grab
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You can use this option to grab a Pokemon and move it. You don't have to
select 'Grab' to move Pokemon, though. If you hold down A and drag the cursor,
you can grab and move multiple Pokemon. By using this feature, you can deposit
Pokemon in a Memory Box and then give them to friends without having to trade.
You can also transfer a lot of Pokemon between cartridges with ease. This is
useful for filling up a Pokedex or putting specific Pokemon all together in one
place. If you store all the Pokemon that you've collected in Memory Boxes, you
can start your GBA game over from the beginning without losing any Pokemon. If
you drag a Pokemon onto another one, they will swap positions.
Summary
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You can use this option to view detailed information about Pokemon such as
Stats and Moves (you can't view descriptions of moves or re-order them,
though). This info is useful if your GBA game doesn't contain data on Contest
Conditions/Moves (specifically FireRed/LeafGreen) or you don't like having to
check your PokeNav to see those stats.
Mark
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You can use this option to put Marks on Pokemon. If you put a Mark on a
Pokemon, you can gather together Pokemon with the same Mark to make finding
them much easier.
Go to List
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You can use this option to sort Pokemon in your Memory Boxes and Advance Boxes.
If you have a lot of Pokemon, this is useful for finding, checking and comparing
specific Pokemon more easily. The sort criteria consists of Type, Level,
Gender, Move, Ability, Mark, Friendship, Area, Nature, etc. If you click on
Pokemon, you can also sort in Alphabetical Mode, Pokedex Mode or select which
Pokemon will be listed. If you click on a Pokemon's name, you can sort by the
same kind of Pokemon (eg. Staryu), Pokemon of the same type or search for the
Pokemon as well.
Jump
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You can use this option to jump to a specific Box without having to switch the
screen multiple times.
Wallpaper
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You can use this option to change the wallpaper of a Memory Box.
Name
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You can use this option to name a Box.
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Showcase
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Here, you can display Pokemon from your Memory Boxes on a Showcase stage in the
form of pieces. When you have decided where to put a Pokemon, choose 'Place
Piece' and press X. Position the cursor on the Pokemon and grab it to turn it
into a piece. If you hold down A and drag the cursor, you can turn multiple
Pokemon into pieces.
If you select 'Edit Stage', you can do just that (i.e. change the pattern,
background, piece, music or name). If you select 'Check Stage', you can view a
stage from different angles. Up to five stages can be saved.
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Save
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Here, you can save any changes made to the following:
*Memory Boxes
*Advance Boxes
*Showcase
*Pictures
*Wallpaper
Note: The game never asks if you want to save, so don't forget to do so!
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3.03 - GO TO ADVENTURE
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When you are at the Title Screen, select 'Go To Adventure' and follow the
instructions on the screen. Once the connection is confirmed, you'll be able
to play Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire on the television (similar to the Game Boy
Player). If you want to stop playing the game, press Z and select 'Quit'.
Note1: You can't use multiplayer functions such as trading and battling in
Adventure.
Note2: If you have taken new pictures in Adventure, make sure you save your GBA
game at a Pokemon Centre before quitting, as you won't be able to save any
changes made otherwise.
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4. Misc. Stuff
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This section lists the stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else in the FAQ.
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4.01 - BONUS EGGS
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When you store a certain amount of Pokemon from one cartridge in Box, Brigette
will give you a Pokemon Egg and place it in a Memory Box. These Pokemon hatch
with a Special Move that the Pokemon wouldn't normally be able to learn. The
Special Moves can't be taught to other Pokemon via breeding.
When you first start the game, you receive a Swablu that knows False Swipe.
After storing 100 Pokemon, you get a Zigzagoon with Extremespeed. When
500 Pokemon are stored, you obtain a Skitty with Pay Day. Upon storing 1499
Pokemon, you acquire a Pichu with Surf. If you have more than 1 cartridge or
start your GBA game over from the beginning, you can get multiple eggs.
Swablu is the best of the bunch because a) You can get it straight away. b)
It's a useful Pokemon early on in Ruby/Sapphire and even later on. c) It has
decent stats, and d) It can use False Swipe to weaken wild Pokemon with ease.
In my opinion, Pichu isn't worth it, as getting it is more of a chore than a
bonus (Surf is handy for covering its Rock/Ground weakness, though).
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4.02 - TAKE PICTURES
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When you are playing Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire in Adventure, press Z and select
'Take Pictures' to do just that (i.e. take screenshots). What's inside the
frame will be the picture.
The picture you took can be used for the wallpaper in the Memory Boxes. Once
the picture is registered, 'My Wallpaper' will be added to the Special category
of the Wallpaper section. If you go to Brigette's Room, you also take pictures
of the Arrange Boxes and Showcase screens in the same manner.
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5. Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What are the requirements for using Box?
A: Ruby/Sapphire players just need to receive the Pokedex and save at a Pokemon
Centre. Emerald players also must obtain the National Pokedex, and FireRed/
LeafGreen players need to have completed the Pokemon Network Centre's
Network Machine on One Island as well.
Q: Can this game update the Berry Program in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire to
prevent/fix the Berry Glitch?
A: Yes. The Berry Program will be automatically updated when you connect your
Game Boy Advance to Controller Socket 2.
Q: Can I transfer Pokemon from Colosseum/XD?
A: Yes. However, these Pokemon must be traded to the GBA games and then
transferred to Box.
Q: In what numerical order can I sort Pokemon by in Pokedex Mode?
A: It depends on whether you have obtained the National Pokedex. If you have
the National Dex, you can sort Pokemon by their national edition numbers
but not their Kanto or Hoenn region ones. If you lack this Pokedex, you
can sort Pokemon by their Hoenn region numbers but not their national
edition ones.
Q: If I can't obtain the National Pokedex in Ruby/Sapphire, can Kanto and
Johto Pokemon that originate from Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Colosseum/XD be
stored in Box and then transferred to Ruby/Sapphire?
A: Yes. Their Pokedex numbers won't be displayed, but you can still transfer
these Pokemon. If you sort your Pokemon in Pokedex Mode, the Kanto and
Johto ones will be listed at the bottom.
Q: Where can I purchase Box?
A: In Europe, limited quantities were available from the Stars Catalogue on
Nintendo of Europe's website (it cost 4000 star points) or as part of a
GameCube bundle called the Pokemon Colosseum Mega Pak. The European
version comes with a Memory Card 59. In Australia, you could purchase
Pokemon Box in stores for $50. The Australian version comes with a Memory
Card 59 and GC GBA cable. In North America, it was available in limited
quantities for $19.99 in the New York Pokemon Centre or from
Pokemoncenter.com. The American version comes with the same stuff as the
Australian one. In Japan, it was sold in two packages, one cost 2000 Yen
with a Memory Card and the other one cost 2800 Yen with a Memory Card and
GC GBA cable.
However, Box is no longer available in the above regions. Your best bet
is to buy the game used from Amazon.com or its international websites.
Q: Is this game compatible with Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow/Gold/Silver/Crystal?
A: No. This game is ONLY compatible with Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/
LeafGreen.
Q: Can I use any Memory Card with Box?
A: Yes, aside from the Japanese version.
Q: When I deposit a Pokemon in a Memory Box, I can't withdraw it. Why?
Only the OT (Original Trainer) with the same ID number of a Pokemon can
withdraw it initially. If you're not that OT, your Pokedex must have
registered at least 100 Pokemon.
Q: Can Pokemon, such as Kadabra and Haunter, evolve if they are stored in Box?
A: No. This is considered a transfer and not a trade, so these Pokemon will
not evolve when transferred.
Q: Can I clone Pokemon by using Box?
A: No.
Q: Can I move my Box save to another Memory Card?
A: No.
Q: I transferred [number of Pokemon] to Box, but I didn't get [name of
Pokemon]. Why?
A: The Original Trainer must transfer [number of Pokemon] from the same
cartridge to get [name of Pokemon]. You don't have to own 100-1499 Pokemon
with the same ID number, though. Therefore, you can transfer Pokemon from
multiple GBA games to one game and then move them to Box. Since you can't
have 1499 Pokemon in one Game Pak at once, you can only transfer 426
Pokemon at a time, so you can't use this trick to get Skitty or Pichu
instantly.
Q: How many blocks of a Memory Card are required to create a Save File?
A: 59.
Q: Can Pokemon receive extra Exp. Points by using Box?
A: Yes. If you deposit a Pokemon in a Memory Box and a different Trainer
withdraws it, the Pokemon will receive extra Exp. Points.
Q: Can the happiness of Pokemon be reset by using Box?
A: Yes. If you deposit a happy Pokemon in a Memory Box and a different Trainer
withdraws it, the happiness will be reset. For example, if you trade a
happy Blissey from LeafGreen to Emerald via Box, its happiness will be
reset.
Q: Is linking GBA games with Box region locked?
A: No. It is language-locked. Both the Box disc and GBA cart must be of the
same language. For example, an American cart will work on a UK Box and a UK
cart will work on an American Box, but a Japanese cart won't work on a UK/
American Box. However, it doesn't matter which region the GameCube or GBA
themselves are. You'll need a mod (certain boot discs might work too) if your
Box disc and GC system don't match.
Q: I can't deposit a Party Pokemon. Why?
A: You can't deposit a Party Pokemon under the following circumstances:
1) You only have 1 Pokemon in your party.
2) A Pokemon is holding Mail.
3) After storing a Pokemon, only an Egg would be left in your party.
4) You only have fainted Pokemon in your party.
Q: Can I play Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen in Adventure?
A: No. This is due to the fact that Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen were unavailable
at the time of Box's creation, so the game only contains data for Ruby/
Sapphire. If you try to play them in Adventure, the game will say "You
can't go to Adventure with this Game Pak."
Q: Can I get multiple [name of Pokemon] Eggs by depositing [number of Pokemon],
withdrawing them and storing them again?
A: No. You can only get 1 of each egg per GBA game save file.
Q: What features from the Pokemon Stadium games aren't in Box?
A: *Item storage (you can give items to your Pokemon, though)
*3D Pokedex
*Trading
*Doduo/Dodrio Mode
*Move/item descriptions
Q: How do I give Pokemon to friends?
A: Since only one Game Pak can be used at a time, you must first turn the
GameCube's power off. Then, remove your cartridge from the GBA and insert
your friend's cartridge. Finally, turn the power back on and select 'Go To
Pokemon Box' to confirm the new cartridge, allowing your friend to take
Pokemon from a Memory Box.
Q: Can I move items held by Pokemon in Box?
A: No.
Q: Is there a limit to how many games can be used with Box?
A: No.
Q: Why is the American version of Box so expensive nowadays?
A: It was only available in limited quantities in the New York Pokemon Centre
or from Pokemoncenter.com. It's so expensive because demand for the game is
high and new copies aren't being made.
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6. Credits
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- Thanks to me for writing this FAQ/Walkthrough.
- Thanks to you for reading this FAQ/Walkthrough.
- Thanks to the Instruction Booklets of Pokemon Box/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen
for information regarding the requirements for using this game.
- Thanks to David M for information regarding the Australian version.
- Thanks to realxahur for information regarding the different versions of
Pokemon Box. He said that they will only work with GBA games of the same
region.
- Thanks to Super Creatures for stating that linking with Box is language-
locked and happiness is only reset when Pokemon are traded to different Game
Paks. He also said that the data concerning Eggs is recorded in your GBA
game's Save File, so you can only acquire 1 of each Egg per GBA game unless
you start a new game. He gave the price of the American version as well.
- Thanks to nintendo.wikia.com for information about this game. I used the
Nintendo Wiki article -
http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Box:_Ruby_%26_Sapphire - as a
reference tool.
- Thanks to Exiledfromreality. He said if you deposit a happy Pokemon in a
Memory Box and a different Trainer withdraws it, the happiness will be reset.
For example, if you trade a happy Blissey from LeafGreen to Emerald via Box,
its happiness will be reset.
- Thanks to Magikarp4Sushi. He asked if you could get multiple Eggs by
depositing Pokemon, withdrawing them and storing them again.
- Thanks to theclaw2. He said it doesn't matter which region the GameCube or
GBA themselves are. You'll need a mod (certain boot discs might work too) if
your Box disc and GC system don't match.
- Thanks to
http://www.serebii.net/pokemon_box/ for information about the
Japanese version of this game.
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7. Contact Information
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If you have any questions, comments or corrections regarding my guide, I can
be contacted by posting a topic on the GameFAQs message board of this game
(I prefer not using an e-mail address). Contributions to this guide are
appreciated.
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8. Copyright Information
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