Pokémon Light Platinum Guide
Everything you need to master this Pokémon ROM hack!
Installation
Steps
Obtain a clean Pokémon Ruby (U) ROM (CRC32: D5DBE5A8)
Must be the US version, not European or other regions
Download the Light Platinum UPS patch (v2.2 recommended)
Official sources include PokeCommunity or ROMhacking.net
Apply patch using NUPS patcher
Right-click the clean ROM, select 'Apply UPS Patch', and choose the Light Platinum patch
Verify the patched ROM is exactly 16,777,216 bytes
Incorrect size indicates patching failure
Configure emulator settings for optimal experience
Enable 'Real Time Clock' for day/night system and set save type to Flash 128K
Required Files
- Pokémon Ruby (U) ROM: Base ROM for patching
Cannot be provided due to copyright
- Light Platinum UPS Patch: v2.2 with all bug fixes
PokeCommunity thread #123456
- NUPS Patcher: UPS patching utility
ROMhacking.net utilities section
Walkthrough
Begin your journey in Harrow Town. After receiving your starter from Prof. Jasmine, battle your rival (who chooses the starter weak to yours). Head west to Route 401 where you'll find level 3-5 Pokémon. Arrive in Lauren Town and prepare for the first gym.
Important Battles
- Rival (First Battle) (Treecko/Torchic/Mudkip Lv5)
Your starter will be Lv5. Use type advantage and potions if needed.
Items
- Potion - Harrow Town (from Prof. Jasmine)
- Poké Balls - Route 401 (hidden in northwest corner)
Julia's rock-type gym features Geodude and Nosepass. Water and Grass moves are super effective. After defeating her, you'll receive the Stone Badge and TM39 (Rock Tomb), enabling use of Flash outside battle.
Important Battles
- Gym Leader Julia (Geodude L12, Nosepass L14 Lv12-14)
Mudkip's Water Gun or Treecko's Absorb work well. Catch a Lotad on Route 401 for additional coverage.
Pokémon Locations
Starters
Treecko (Grass)
- HP: 40
- Attack: 45
- Defense: 35
- Sp. Atk: 65
- Sp. Def: 55
- Speed: 70
Torchic (Fire)
- HP: 45
- Attack: 60
- Defense: 40
- Sp. Atk: 70
- Sp. Def: 50
- Speed: 45
Mudkip (Water)
- HP: 50
- Attack: 70
- Defense: 50
- Sp. Atk: 50
- Sp. Def: 50
- Speed: 40
Legendaries
- Latios (Dragon, Psychic) - Route 413 (after obtaining all badges)
Must have defeated Elite Four
Level: 50
- Rayquaza (Dragon, Flying) - Sky Pillar
Complete World Championship tournament
Level: 70
Special Encounters
- Riolu (Fighting) - Route 407 (grass patches)
Encounter Rate: 10% (morning only)
Level Range: Lv18-22
- Gible (Dragon, Ground) - Route 410 (cave entrance)
Encounter Rate: 5%
Level Range: Lv20-24
Gym Leaders
Pokémon
- Geodude (Lv12) - Moves: Tackle, Defense Curl, Rock Throw
Item: Oran Berry
- Nosepass (Lv14) - Moves: Tackle, Harden, Rock Tomb
Item: None
Reward
Badge: Stone Badge
TM: TM39 (Rock Tomb)
Other: Flash outside battle
Recommended Team
Water-type Lv12+, Grass-type Lv12+, Fighting-type Lv10+
Pokémon
- Growlithe (Lv18) - Moves: Ember, Leer, Odor Sleuth, Bite
Item: Rawst Berry
- Ponyta (Lv20) - Moves: Ember, Tail Whip, Stomp
Item: None
- Magmar (Lv22) - Moves: Ember, Smokescreen, Faint Attack, Fire Punch
Item: Sitrus Berry
Reward
Badge: Flame Badge
TM: TM35 (Flamethrower)
Other: Rock Smash outside battle
Recommended Team
Water-type Lv20+, Rock-type Lv18+, Ground-type Lv18+
Elite Four
Pokémon
- Absol (Lv55) - Moves: Swords Dance, Slash, Night Slash, Psycho Cut
Item: Scope Lens
- Houndoom (Lv56) - Moves: Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Crunch, Solar Beam
Item: White Herb
- Sharpedo (Lv56) - Moves: Crunch, Aqua Jet, Ice Fang, Poison Fang
Item: Focus Band
- Tyranitar (Lv58) - Moves: Stone Edge, Crunch, Earthquake, Dragon Dance
Item: Lum Berry
Reward: $12000
Pokémon
- Gardevoir (Lv56) - Moves: Psychic, Calm Mind, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball
Item: Twisted Spoon
- Alakazam (Lv56) - Moves: Psychic, Recover, Focus Blast, Shadow Ball
Item: Focus Sash
- Metagross (Lv57) - Moves: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Earthquake, Bullet Punch
Item: Metal Coat
- Gallade (Lv58) - Moves: Close Combat, Psycho Cut, Leaf Blade, Night Slash
Item: Muscle Band
Reward: $12000
Tips
team-building (high)
Balance your team with at least one strong Water, Electric, and Ground type to handle the variety of gyms
exploration (medium)
Check every house and talk to every NPC - many give useful items or TMs
battles (high)
The Physical/Special split is implemented - pay attention to which moves use Attack vs Special Attack
items (medium)
Save your Rare Candies for level 45+ when leveling becomes slower
glitches (high)
Avoid using Walk Through Walls codes as they can corrupt save files