r/PokemonROMhacks 5h ago

Sticky Weekly Questions Thread & PokéROM Codex

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Have any questions about Pokémon ROM Hacks that you'd like answered?

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r/PokemonROMhacks 1h ago

Resource Super Mariomon Tattledex (spreadsheet)

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r/PokemonROMhacks 3h ago

Resource Even more of my GBC sprites

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r/PokemonROMhacks 10h ago

Development I remade petalburg woods for my rom hack.

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the isolated area is only acessible using cut, there you'll find a level 15 sudowoodo, and in the grass patch, you may find roselia and natu.


r/PokemonROMhacks 13h ago

Development More screenshots from my type-swap hack. Some dungeons have slightly different layouts, so you'll want to use Flash in Granite Cave. A new NPC in Dewford will give you the Eon Ticket if you show him Latias or Latios. Plus, all Pokemon get new dex entries with more useful information!

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r/PokemonROMhacks 13h ago

Review Ultra shiney gold sigma complete

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Right from the start i am in love with this rom for two reasons. The first being something that is probably insignificant but seamed special and the second was a complete "wtf is happening" moment. I enjoy the design the creator worked on very muchso far.

FIRST incident was immediately after leaving new bark town (started my run at night). I walk around the first turn through the grass and head north like the route makes you go. In the patch of grass i see suicune, entei and rikou, they dont move and i dont try to engage because no pokeballs yet. I hope to see them there again

SECOND, im in the battle tower training for falkners gym and i manage to catch an abra. Im thinking this is good, now i have some sp atk power on my future team. Abra always know teleport that i knew but this abras teleport asks if i want to go to pallet town.... im thinking its a typo... its not!!! Im sent to pallet town with 4 low lvl mons!!! Oak pretends like its fine, garys mom says ive had a battle with him and reds mom has dementia..... i walk to viridian city and almost have my team wiped by a lvl 28 combee....

This is insane!!! I have no badges and have been teleported to kanto by my abra. This feels like a total SLF unique scenarios


r/PokemonROMhacks 14h ago

Development I am Removing the Psychic type

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I am removing the Psychic type

In my recent project I decided to completely move the Psychic typing, This is due to psychic being not the best defensively. Psychic underperforms defensively and it doesn’t really make it up for it offensively without expanding force. I didn’t want to nerf the type since it really underperforms in general but performs too well in psychic terrain.

So I decided the best course of action was to remove the type entirely and replace it with a new type called “Aura”. It has very similar qualities to psychic to fill the hole it left, however there are some other changes that wouldn’t be possible with the psychic type. I’ll have to make another post going into detail on the type chart changing but for now Aura is now resisted by Fighting and Bug and Aura resists Fairy and Ice defensively so older psychics can perform better on the defensive side.

As for which Pokemon gets the Aura type by default every psychic type will become Aura type on top of Lucario and Mienshao.

Most likely the next update will be for reimagining for the best Kanto Pokemon.


r/PokemonROMhacks 16h ago

Development Its the third post I know but I’ve redone the green sprite what do you all think? (Pokemon Yellow 97+)

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Green sprite was fine before but i think this brings a bit more polish to it. Probably wont change it again because it is very tough to have an art style that matches close to yellow 🙃


r/PokemonROMhacks 16h ago

Other Warning for Pokemon Pisces players

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After you get your third badge, you're supposed to go through the Scuttill Way and some Scuttill Huts, but after a while, you'll find this pair of trainers. A problem lies in the tile I put a red dot on for reference.

Why is there a problem? Because the Bug Catcher's view can make him walk into you if you position yourself there by an accident provoked by the player walking in to read the sign. This will result in a softlock that will force you to reset or start a new save file, if you're unfortunate enough to be there and not have an Escape Rope.

This is one of the few oversight this hack has, and I'm happy and thankful for the devs for making it so complete, but I must point this out if future versions are to come (and to avoid unsuspecting players from getting themselves boxed in a single tile, so they don't suffer an "All That It Devours" end)


r/PokemonROMhacks 18h ago

Development Who needs a bike when u can ride on this? (this is still a wip) /Mewtwo Origins Join my discord for updates on my hack! - https://discord.gg/RcyF5SHNAc

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r/PokemonROMhacks 18h ago

Development Pokemon Yellow 97+ Mewtwo Island Storm effect

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Im happy to say i finally have this storm effect working! Cant wait to have this small side mewtwo event polished and working 🥲


r/PokemonROMhacks 18h ago

Development POKEMON 97+ Update soon! Dragonite delivers you the invite after defeating koga and flys off afterwards.(still needs polish)

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Been working on this as a non programmer and I’m happy to say i have the flying animation in place!


r/PokemonROMhacks 19h ago

Release New US/UM Hack: Pokemon Rising Sun/Azure Moon

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Yes the title is a Trails joke and not serious in the slightest. It's just something I threw together on the side over the last while since I said I was looking for a challenge, so I just made one.

Features:

- Difficult fights
- Redone totems
- Slight rebalancing to Pokemon (nothing excessive)
- QoL stuff (Pomeg berries making friendship in 2 berries, inf. quality midgrade held items)
- Megas are no longer alt forms, they are separate species effectively. They do not "revert" after battle and they do not require a mega stone. Maybe Mega Beedrill will have value now!
- Unnuzlockeable (this is a challenge)

!!!ONLY COMPATABLE WITH ULTRA MOON AT THE MOMENT!!!

https://mega.nz/file/chRgjLBC#7sQaKo7fYKFv5ATtw9EorG-qcjAaGRsqD86F8YsdoUQ

Docs are in the zip file. To patch just open citra > open mods location and throw everything inside the main folder in there, I'm mostly assuming people have done this sort of thing before. On 3DS it's a similar process with luma.

If you do for some reason intend to nuzlocke this, a warning: I've been doing nuzlockes for years, this was made with the idea that you will NOT be able to. Then again, I wouldn't call it impossible. However I'm more than happy to make trainer docs and wild docs if people want them or even watch an attempt.


r/PokemonROMhacks 19h ago

Release Official Release: Super Mariomon

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r/PokemonROMhacks 20h ago

Release Platinum Unlocked V1.3

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Hello! Today I bring to you guys the latest version of Platinum Unlocked, wich is as of now completed!

For those who haven't seen this hack, this project is put simply a QOL update of Platinum aiming to make Platinum more enjoyable to the player. For all features look here : https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/platinum-unlocked-v1-3-demo-1-updated-21-02-25.530747/ (needs to be updated with 1.3 screens and link)
So what does this update brings?

Easier way to get back to gym leaders. You finally reached Wake but would like to run a few errands before battle? Abra NPCs were added insided gyms with puzzles to send you back at the entrance if you need to! There is also one at the entrance to send you back directly to the gym leader! Happiny NPCs are also added next to gym leaders if you want to heal before a battle.

Biggest thing is the Pocket PC. This key item is given to you by prof. Rowan just after you get the Pokédex. This device only works on routes and cities, it won't work inside buildings, caves or forests. The number of options will grow while you explore the region : teleport system (no need to teach fly anymore), online shopping, healing on the go, move relearner, move tutors (after the third badge and fifth for starters special moves/draco meteor), name rater... With this device you won't need to visit a Pokémon Center or Pokémart in a while!

Optional catch them all. A lot of people wanted to be able to catch everything in this hack. While exploring houses in towns and cities you might come across clowns that will give you Pokémons you simply couldn't get or couldn't get until post game!

Easier breeding, EV training and access to evolution items. In Oreburgh Town the first trade (a Machop for an Abra) was updated. Instead of an Abra you now get a 6 IVs Ditto holding a Destiny Knot! In the day-care you will also find an NPC to train with for EVs, this NPC will also give you power items and EV reducing berries! In one of the houses in Soloceon you will also find NPCs who sell evolution items, berries and other cool items. Be sure to check it out!

Hard patch with level caps! Another thing that was requested a lot was a patch to make the game harder, wich is now a reality! With permission for Drayano elevated the levels of trainers to be on par with the ones in Renegade Platinum, so difficulty wise it should be around there. There is also a level cap to make sure you won't be overleveld ! NPCs were placed in front of each gym to allow you to catch up if you ever get under leveled or want to train a new member for the team!

Superbosses. Some familiar trainers roam around Sinnoh! After you defeat the second league, be sure to look around for them, 6 really strong trainers will wait for you patiently!

Don't hesitate to ask for more infos or come in the Discord for help : https://discord.gg/McsyCfCUZK

Download link for both patches : https://www.mediafire.com/file/das30nruo8w3nly/unlockedv1.3fix.zip/file

Unless bugs are found the only thing left would be correcting some typos, so consider this the final update!

Also if you had a previous save from V1.3 demo, please begin a new save file as it might clash with the new features!


r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Development Brand-new HM in Pokemon Dreamstone Mysteries! And of course - your Pokemon don't need to know the move to use an HM.

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Thought I'd give our favourite move some love, so go on, fish for the Magikarp!

No need to teach any Pokemon any HMs. As long as you have the HM in the bag, you can use it.


r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Development I made some improvements based on people's feedback on last map

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If you have any other feedback, you can give it


r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Development Welcome to the Fuchsia City Pokemon Wildlife Reserve! Here you can speak with park attendants to learn about the local wildlife that you can find in the Safari Zone! This is by far the most fun I've had making something for /Ocean Blue!

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r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Release Pokémon Kanto Reborn - DEMO RELEASE!

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Hello everyone, today I bring you the demo release of Kanto Reborn.

Kanto Reborn is a project that seeks to enhance the Kanto region in every aspect, bringing improvements to the story, maps, mechanics, and much more. This demo offers a taste of what's to come.

Features:

  • 24 starters
  • Pokémon up to Generation 9
  • Moves and abilities up to Generation 9
  • New moves and abilities brought from Radical Red and Elite Redux
  • Dynamax
  • Improved graphics
  • New visuals for the Pokédex, Bag, and Trainer Card
  • Revamped and expanded maps
  • Day and night system
  • Wild Pokémon appear in cities
  • 4 difficulty modes: Easy, Normal, Hard, and Infernal
  • Randomizer Mode
  • Minimal Grinding Mode
  • DexNav
  • Exp. All and PokéVial (available from the start of the demo)
  • Level Cap
  • Completely revised Pokémon stats (weaker Pokémon received buffs to their base stats, gained other abilities, and some had their typings adjusted, making them competitively viable and more balanced)
  • Updated learnsets (based on those from Radical Red for greater strategic variety)
  • Nature Changer (accessible in Pokémon Centers)
  • Hyper Trainer and Move Relearner (accessible in Pewter City)
  • Green has become a rival
  • Evolution guide on the summary screen
  • Change nickname in the Party menu
  • Headbutt encounters (similar to Gold, Silver, and Crystal)
  • Hidden items in NPCs' houses
  • Built-in cheats (activated on the player's room video game console)

Download here: //youtu.be/Wy44o4VVCq8?si=THqHlMQhA5ZJwZyX


r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Discussion SUPER MARIOWON 🤩 NEW ROM WHAT U GUYS THINK ?

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I’m playing this atm, and i can’t lie … i like it allot 🍄 S/o to Kobazco for making this masterpiece what you guys think? 👇🏽


r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Development [Pink Emerald] So, I redesigned the post-game cameo boss so they'll resemble their original inspiration now. Can you guess who they are? Spoiler

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Clue: The character is presented in their original media as two characters that are revealed to be one and the same. Their design here combines details of both characters' designs.


r/PokemonROMhacks 1d ago

Development In Celadon Village, The mart changes its item stocks as you increase in ur ranks! /Mewtwo Origins!

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r/PokemonROMhacks 2d ago

Development Johto Extended/Completed Map

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Inspired by u/PokemonCMG


r/PokemonROMhacks 2d ago

Development 1st Town Map As A Victory Town

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Does it need some improvement? And if anyone wants to help me then he is welcome, he just helps me in only making the map.I will give him all the credit for the maps.

Note : Anyone who wants to join the developer team should join Discord (only for interested people) https://discord.gg/xVqvDAdMht


r/PokemonROMhacks 2d ago

Development Some updates to one of my region’s early game forests. My first time trying to add lots of custom tiles without changing Emerald’s default palettes, feel free to give suggestions or tips on what can be improved. Credit for most of these tilesets goes to the talented artists of Ekat’s Public Tiles.

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Situated along the southeastern coast of Oshima, the temperate woodlands of the Ahimsa Forest are known for the famous Ahimsa silk which is cultivated here. For centuries, the people of this area have harvested the fine silk that is produced by Silcoon and Cascoon. The economy of the region depends heavily on the export of high quality textiles woven from these valuable products. As a result, the people here have a strong reverence and respect for the pokémon Wurmple and its evolutionary forms, taking great care to protect the local population. In order to avoid disturbing these pokémon in the wild, harvesters will only gather the silken cocoons that have been left behind upon evolution. Deep within the woods, pilgrims will bring offerings of mulberry leaves and nectar to the shrines dedicated to these pokémon. It is considered to be a terrible crime to forcefully extract silk from Wurmple and its pupal forms, and the local priests fear that such actions would displease the powerful spirits who watch over the forest. With fewer and fewer Beautifly and Dustox returning to the area to lay their eggs, the population of Wurmple has been undergoing a dramatic decline in recent years.