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How to Trade From Fire Red to Ruby

Part of the lasting appeal of the Pokémon games is the ability to trade with friends. Completing any collection requires connecting two games in the series, generally released at the same time. Some games support the ability to connect between games released at different times, as long as you meet certain conditions within the game. Use this guide to obtain the ability to trade between the FireRed version of Pokémon and the Ruby version. All steps must be completed within the FireRed version of the game.

Things You'll Need

Pokémon FireRed
Pokémon Ruby
Link cable

Instructions

How to Trade from Pokémon FireRed to Pokémon Ruby
- 1
  Obtain the National Dex. This update to the Pokedex is obtained by recording at least sixty different species of Pokémon and defeating the Elite Four Pokémon trainers. You will receive the update by visiting Professor Oak in Pallet after completing the requirements.
- 2
  Go to One Island and speak with Celio in the Pokémon Network Center. He will tell you about obtaining a ruby and a sapphire. You will need to have both before being able to trade.
- 3
  Travel to Mt. Ember and on the right side of the mountain you will see two members of Team Rocket. Battle and defeat them to gain access to the cave they're guarding. Once inside the cave, venture through it by taking a left whenever you reach a fork in the path. You will need a Pokémon with "Strength" to break the boulders blocking your way. At the deepest level of the cave, you will find the ruby. Take the gem back to Celio and obtain the Rainbow Pass.
- 4
  Take the ferry to Four Island and meet your rival. Use your "Surf" ability to travel east and enter the cave to the left of the waterfall. Inside this cave you will find HM07 which allows you to travel up waterfalls. Leave the cave and use the new technique to head up the waterfall and enter a battle with Team Rocket. Defeat them and the next trainer who challenged you.
- 5
  Leave Four Island and head over to Six Island. Head east outside of town and then travel south to the Ruin Valley. At the center of the area, open the door using "Cut." Once inside, drop down through the center hole. Next drop down the north hole, followed by the west hole, then the east, and then the south. At the very bottom of these holes will be the sapphire. Grab it---and it will be taken from you.
- 6
  Travel to Five Island and head east through the Five Isle Meadow. Your destination is the Rocket Warehouse. Inside you will do battle with two Team Rocket Administrators. Upon their defeat you will face the thief who took the sapphire. Once again take the sapphire and this time head back to Celio and he will unlock trade between FireRed and Ruby.

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