Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire

Nintendo GameCube · 2004

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About this game

Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire (Japanese: ポケモンボックスルビー＆サファイア Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire) is a Nintendo GameCube Pokémon utility.

Pokémon Box itself is not so much a game as it is a storage system for Trainers' Pokémon.

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Trainers can store up to 1,500 Pokémon in twenty-five boxes that hold 60 Pokémon each and trade between Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, as well as FireRed and LeafGreen.

All of the Pokémon can be stored on a GameCube memory card, requiring the full 59 blocks for save data.

A special edition Ruby and Sapphire Memory Card 59 is included with most versions of the game for players to use (the European version just comes with a normal memory card).

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About Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.

Gamevaro tracks Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire for Nintendo GameCube with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

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Market values by condition

NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€55.66

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-09	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€55.66	eBay US

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire worth?

Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €55.66 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire rare?

Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.