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of the Distant Past
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
"Pokémon fans first enjoyed Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version when it launched in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Now, a whole new generation of Pokémon fans will experience the dramatic storyline that unfolds in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire."
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At some point in ORAS, Groudon and Kyogre will revert to their Primal states via Primal Evolution.
Type: Ground / Fire
Type: Water
ORAS expands on the mystery of Mega Evolution by providing new formes to old Pokémon.
Type: Grass / Dragon
Ability: Lightningrod
Type: Water / Ground
Ability: Swift Swim
Type: Rock / Fairy
Ability: Magic Bounce
Stat Changes: +Atk / -Def / +SpA / -SpD / ++Spe
Type: Dark / Ghost
Ability: Magic Bounce
Stat Changes: +Def / +SpA / -Spe
Type: Steel / Psychic
Ability: Tough Claws
Stat Changes: +Atk / +Def / +SpA / +SpD / ++Spe
Type: Dragon / Flying
Ability: Aerilate
Stat Changes: ++Def
Type: Dragon / Fairy
Ability: Pixilate
Stat Changes: +Atk / +Def / +SpA
Type: Normal / Fighting
Ability: Scrappy
Stat Changes: +Atk / +Spe
New Moves: High Jump Kick
Type: Water / Psychic
Ability: Shell Armor
Stat Changes: +Def / +SpA
Type: Normal / Fairy
Ability: Healer
Stat Changes: +Def / +SpD
New Moves: Misty Terrain
Type: Fire / Ground
Ability: Sheer Force
Stat Changes: +Atk / +Def / +SpA / +SpD / -Spe
Type: Water / Dark
Ability: Strong Jaw
Stat Changes: +All
Type: Psychic / Fighting
Ability: Inner Focus
Stat Changes: +Atk / +Spe
The gym leader roster remains relatively unchanged from RSE; however, these powerful trainers do receive stylish design updates.
It seems their gyms have undergone makeovers as well!
Secret Bases return for the first time since the original Ruby and Sapphire. You are now able to share secret bases via QR code.
In addition to new decorations, you can also populate your secret base with Secret Pals, NPCs you can battle.
Contests return to their original forms focusing on a Pokémon's ability to generate appeal based on its moves. A new character, Lisia, shows the player character the ropes with her Altaria. It is now possible to Mega Evolve during a contest as long as the Excite meter is full. Pikachu receives special moves based on the contest costume it is wearing.
Horde Battles make another appearance, but this time there's a twist: you can fight multiple trainers at the same time!
These battles will function generally the same as horde battles in XY.
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