Pokémon Emerald was released 19 years ago today

Pokémon Emerald is now officially 19 years old. Trainers returned to the Hoenn when Pokémon Emerald first released on May 1, 2005, for the Game Boy Advance. The game was first released in Japan on September 16, 2004. It might be older than a decade, but there’s never a bad time to revisit the Hoenn region! Share some of your favorite memories below!

19 years ago today, Pokémon Emerald Version was released! 🐉 Tell us which city in Hoenn you'd like to visit below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/aNAH7XJLy9

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 1, 2023

[Hoenn horns intensify] 🎺🎺🎺

Pokémon Emerald was first released in North America on this day 15 years ago!

From the volcanic Mt. Chimney to the treetops of Fortree City, the Hoenn region features many different environments. Which was your favorite to explore, Trainers? pic.twitter.com/onIQWRvTWp

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 1, 2020

We’ve also dropped some GIFs from Pokémon Emerald on our @GIPHY page! https://t.co/BwXgVPEkeS

Reply below with your favorite GIF and your fondest memories of exploring Hoenn. 👇 pic.twitter.com/GMu1K3RYyK

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 1, 2020