Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Officially Return In Time For 30th Anniversary

Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire (and, by extension, Pokémon Emerald) really are some of the most iconic games in the series, and they remain a real high point for many longtime fans of the franchise. The addition of Groudon and Kyogre was undoubtedly also a real win for fans, with the legendary designs leaving many of the other generations in the dust.

Though those halcyon days are certainly a long way behind us now, there’s absolutely still a fondness for those times among the community. As such, any time they return, no matter what form it takes, there’s always going to be some interest, and the latest product tied to the games really is one of the most unique we have seen so far.

The Pokemon Company

Over on the official Pokémon Center Online website for Japan, The Pokémon Company has announced and released Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald editions of their Package Pins collection. The genuinely gorgeous range makes pins out of the original Japanese packaging of the games over the years.

These are sold as separate releases where you get all of the games from a particular generation for your money. These run from the iconic original boxes that came with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Green (in the case of Japan), all the way up to the recent Nintendo Switch box art for Pokémon Legends Z-A.

The pricing for the individual pin sets is also very reasonable, clocking in at around $10 for each collection, depending on which one you decide to go for. The only caveat is, as with so many Pokémon releases these days, they are limited to one per customer. At the same time, the drop is only happening in Japan, so if you want to get some for yourself in the USA, UK or Europe, then you will have to pay an additional cost to get it sent over.

The sets are available to purchase right now, and you don’t have to wait for them to be sent out either, so if you do plan on committing to the purchase, best to do so now or risk missing out.

We do very much seem to be in the process of marking Pokémon’s big 30th birthday, despite it having technically passed already. With Winds and Waves set to launch next year as well, it really is an exciting time to be a fan of the franchise.