Ruby & Sapphire buying guide
EX Ruby & Sapphire era
Ruby & Sapphire, from 2003, began the EX era — it introduced Pokémon-ex and the Hoenn region.
About Ruby & Sapphire
At a glance
- Release date
- 18 June 2003
Most valuable cards today
What you can buy
The ways Ruby & Sapphire is sold — what each one is, what's inside and who it suits.
Booster BoxRuby & Sapphire Booster BoxA sealed box of booster packs — the most packs you can buy in one go.Inside: 36 packs in a modern English box. Japanese boxes hold 30 smaller packs.Good for: Opening lots of packs at once, or keeping a whole box sealed.Shop booster boxes 
Booster PackRuby & Sapphire Booster PackA single pack of random cards from the set.Inside: 10 cards in a modern English pack. Japanese packs usually have 5.Good for: Trying your luck, or a small gift.Shop booster packs 
Blister PackRuby & Sapphire Blister PackPacks on a cardboard backing, often with a promo card or coin you can see through the plastic.Inside: Usually 1 to 3 packs.Good for: An easy, low-cost gift.Shop blister packs
Ruby & Sapphire sealed products
Open one for what it's worth today and who's selling it.
Singles and graded cards
Skip the packs and pick out the exact Ruby & Sapphire card you want.
Questions collectors ask
- What can I buy for Ruby & Sapphire?
- Ruby & Sapphire comes as Booster Boxes, Booster Packs and Blister Packs. Each one in the Shop shows what it's worth today and who's selling it.
- How do I know if a price is fair?
- Open the card or product on PokeGoTo first. It shows what it's worth today and how the price has moved, so a listing that's far above that stands out straight away.
- Where can I buy Ruby & Sapphire?
- Every Ruby & Sapphire product and card on PokeGoTo shows its live eBay listings. You compare here, then buy from the seller on eBay.
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