Overview
A challenging and modernized Pokémon Emerald hack featuring up to 4 abilities per Pokémon, Gen 1–9 Pokémon, Mega Evolutions, competitive AI, zero grinding, and deep QoL improvements.
Game Details
Developers: Darkyy92x
Base Game: Emerald
Base Game Version: Pokémon Emerald (Trashman)
Platforms: GBA
Game Info
Release Date: July 1, 2023
Updated: July 5, 2025
Status: Completed
Version: 2.5
Storyline
A complete overhaul of Emerald with a focus on strategic battles, building custom teams with multi-abilities, and playing through Kanto & Hoenn with modern mechanics and quality-of-life enhancements.
Trailer
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Features
Up to 4 switchable abilities per Pokémon (plus innates)
Every battle is competitive double-style with smart AI
370+ abilities (110+ new) and new moves/items
Zero grinding: EVs, IVs, natures, and Level Caps editable in-game
Infinite Poké Balls with 100% catch rate
Auto-heal before battles & portable PC
Mega Evolutions & Gen 9 Pokémon included
Day/night system, shiny chain, DexNav improvements
Custom difficulty modes: Easy, Ace, Elite
Changelog
2.5
- Balance changes for many existing Pokémon to make them more powerful and interesting.
- Every starter Pokémon can Mega Evolve now.
- Every Kalos starter has a Battle Bond form.
- A few new Redux forms introduced.
- Movepools widened for many Pokémon based on feedback.
- Tweaked encounter locations to make some Pokémon available earlier.
- New abilities for certain Redux and standard Pokémon.
- Fixed many bugs, including Levitate, Fire not burning Fire-types, and Corrosion.
- Updated Hall of Fame screen to say '2.5 full'.
- Removed Ultra Mega Primal Squawkabilly Orange Plumage Slyduck Jr.
- Trainer tweaks, including updates to some Ace Mode teams.
2.5 Hotfix
- Changed several move effects.
- Buffed or adjusted Pokémon including Falinks, Blissey, and Flutter Mane.
- Tweaked parts of the map to remove invisible/troll trainers.
- More movepool reviews applied (system still in beta).
- Fixed bugs affecting Levitate, Fire vs. Fire-type burns, and Corrosion.
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Main Developers
Darkyy92x
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