Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Catch Em Mode and Travel
Start a capture in the right area and complete its reveal and target phases.
Edition covered
Original 2003 Game Boy Advance release. Covers Ruby and Sapphire fields, egg hatching and the shop; does not use the 1999 game's Red/Blue capture timing.
Select the field and location
The available Pokémon depend on both field and current area. Travel changes that pool, so use the location reference for a specific missing species before repeatedly starting capture attempts.
| Stage | Ruby field | Sapphire field |
|---|---|---|
| Choose pool | Current Ruby location | Current Sapphire location |
| Prepare | Light the GET route | Light the GET route |
| Activate | Sharpedo pocket | Wailmer pocket |
| Finish | Reveal then hit the target | Reveal then hit the target |
Light GET and enter the pocket
Complete the counterclockwise GET route until capture mode is ready. Enter Sharpedo on Ruby or Wailmer on Sapphire when the capture indicator flashes; the slot machine can also grant mode activation.
Reveal the picture with bumpers
During the two-minute mode, hit the upper bumper Pokémon to uncover the target. Once revealed, aim at the Pokémon itself and continue the capture-hit sequence until the catch is complete.
Stay for useful evolutions
A catch adds to the current run's evolution choices. Before traveling away or risking a difficult bonus, consider evolving a species whose later form is still missing from the Pokédex.
| Goal | Action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Missing base form | Stay in its encounter area | Repeated catches use that pool |
| Missing evolution | Start Evo Mode after catching it | Uses the current run's collection |
| New location species | Complete travel steps | Changes the encounter pool |
| Time running low | Focus the revealed target | Extra loops do not finish the catch |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Ruby and Sapphire mechanics | www.serebii.net |
| Capture sequence reference | www.serebii.net |
| Travel mechanics | www.serebii.net |