Pokémon ROM Emulators

Discover the best emulators to enhance your Pokémon ROM hacking experience

Citra

Released: 2014

3DS

The leading emulator for Pokémon X/Y, Sun/Moon, and other 3DS titles.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Version

Nightly

License

Open Source

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DeSmuME

Released: 2006

NDS

A Nintendo DS emulator capable of running Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Black, White, etc.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS

Version

0.9.13

License

Open Source

Dolphin Emulator

Released: 2003

GameCube, Wii

Supports Pokémon Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, and Battle Revolution.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Version

5.0

License

Open Source

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Gambatte

Released: 2008

GB, GBC

A highly accurate emulator for classic Pokémon games like Red, Blue, Yellow, and Crystal.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS

Version

0.5.0

License

Open Source

JoiPlay

Released: 2020

RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Unity

An Android emulator for playing PC RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Wolf RPG, and Unity games on mobile devices.

OS Support

Android

Version

1.20.023

License

Closed Source

MelonDS

Released: 2017

NDS

An accurate NDS emulator with online multiplayer support for Pokémon games.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS

Version

0.9.5

License

Open Source

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No$GBA

Released: 2002

NDS, GBA

A dual-purpose emulator for both GBA and NDS Pokémon games, often used for speedrunning.

OS Support

Windows

Version

3.05

License

Closed Source

PokeMMO

Released: 2012

GBA, NDS

An MMO adaptation of Pokémon games (FireRed, Black/White) with online multiplayer.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Version

Live Service

License

Closed Source

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RetroArch (mGBA Core)

Released: 2010

GBA

A frontend that uses mGBA as a core to emulate GBA Pokémon games with shaders and netplay.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS

Version

Varies (Core)

License

Open Source

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VisualBoyAdvance

Released: 2004

GBA

A popular emulator for Game Boy Advance games, including Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, etc.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS

Version

1.8.0

License

Open Source

mGBA

Released: 2013

GBA

A modern, highly accurate GBA emulator that supports Pokémon ROM hacks and save states.

OS Support

Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

Version

0.10.0

License

Open Source

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