Pokemon Recharged Emerald

Download Pokemon Recharged Emerald GBA ROM Hack

• Creator: Jaizu
• Version: Beta 1.8.0
• Hack of: Emerald
• Updated: October 25, 2024
• Language: English
• Status: Progressing

Description

Pokemon Recharged Emerald is an enhanced version of the original Pokémon Emerald featuring extensive engine upgrades, graphical improvements, and numerous Pokémon changes. It also introduces many quality-of-life features and offers various difficulty options, including a built-in Nuzlocke mode.

Engine changes

• [Not implemented yet] Game has proper decapitalization now.
• Key item wheel to register 4 items at the same time.
• Trainers have more options now, so certain trainers can have EVS, better IV distribution for stuff like Hidden Power and even some trainers can name their Pokémon or have shinies!
• Smart re-usable Repel and Lure system
• Added a system that prevents giving non gen 3 items to Pokémon, which allows having new items like nature mints and bottle caps.
• Switch between Pokémon by pressing SELECT in the Party Menu.
• Battle moves will show its type GFX and special/physical category when selecting them.
• You can press START in battle to show info of the selected move, like its description and power.
• You can run in Pacifidlog Town
• Starter PID will get generated while the Birch’s bag UI gets loaded. You will be able to see if a starter is shiny before selecting it.
• The wall clock will show you the selected time before setting up the time for the first time.
• Tutorial Battle Ralts Can’t Be Shiny or Knocked Out
• Added an NPC that will tell you which Hidden Power your Pokémon has. ||NPC inside a house in Sootopolis city.
• Gym leaders will be daily rematchable instead a random percentage of it after each battle.
• Repeated Field Medicine Use
• Faster pre-battle introsç
• Faster battle slide animation
• Message when a Pokémon picks up an item.
• You can swap items between Pokémon in the party menu.
• [Some implemented] Reusable move-tutors
• Better money loss when losing a battle, now you don’t lose half your money
• Birch intro fade in happens faster
• Modernized font a tiny bit
• Birch can be chased by different Pokémon

Screenshots

Graphics

• Outworld graphics changed a bit too to make it more modernized and more inspired by FRLG changes.
• Battle backgrounds are Fire Red based.
• Object Events now have more colors, they also follow the style from Pokémon FR/LG.
• Updated battle interface to a more modernized ui, following the base design of Pokémon BW adapted to GBA.
• [Not yet implemented] New Pokédex UI, styled with a mix of BW with the HGSS layout.
• New Summary Screen UI, styled with a mix of DPPT and BW layout. Cool blending and scrolling effects.
• Updated region map looks
• Morning and night battle backgrounds
• Changed trainer sprites and backsprites for Brendan and May, made by Hyo!
• Changed the bag UI to a BW styled one
• Map popups have updated looks
• Party menu has BW style UI
• Main menu before loading a game has a new UI, shows your trainer sprite and your party too

Pokemon-Related

• Pokémon can now follow you in the overworld, utilizing the follower system by merrp.
• Updated Pokémon icons are displayed throughout the game, showing shiny variants in both the Trainer Party and the Pokémon Storage System if applicable.
• Nature mints and bottle caps are available, offering new ways to optimize your Pokémon.
• Enhanced battle information now displays move details and type categories during combat.
• [Oval Charm not obtainable yet] Breeding mechanics have been upgraded, featuring the Masuda method, 100% nature inheritance with gender-unbiased Everstones, and Oval Charm support.
• Lures have been added for quicker access to rarer encounters.
• [Not implemented yet] The Linking Cord item has been introduced to evolve trade-only evolutions. It’s provided by your rival during the adventure and is unmissable.
• The shiny rate has been adjusted to 1/4,000, allowing for extra shiny rolls through specific methods while maintaining compatibility with vanilla games.
• Feebas tiles will always yield a Feebas encounter.
• A color variation system based on Pokémon personalities, similar to the one in Pokémon Stadium games, adds subtle visual differences to individual Pokémon.

Getting Items

• Kiri now gives out Wiki, Mago, and Aguav berries, allowing more than just 5 of each per playthrough.
• The Exchange Corner BP prizes have been updated to include more items, with many available at reduced prices.
• TMs are categorized into three groups with items in the same category sharing the same price.
• [Not Yet Implemented] All TMs will be purchasable in the future.
• The Gen 3 Exp. Share is replaced with a global Exp. Share as a key item. You can still obtain the original Exp. Share as a prize or through trades.
• [Implemented But Not Obtainable Yet] A new key item doubles EV gains for the selected stat.
• A Lucky Egg is now obtainable as a floor item in the Safari Zone.
• The DexNav, available early in the game, lists encounters for each route.

Quality of Life Changes

• Running is enabled from the start of the game.
• Maximum money increased from 999,999 to 9,999,999.
• Bag pockets can now hold up to 999 of each item.
• Running indoors is enabled.
• You can press B to instantly flee from wild Pokémon.
• A new Medicine pocket has been added to the bag, supporting up to 50 items for better organization.
• Increased bag pocket item limits:
  • Items: 30 to 60
  • Key Items: 30 to 50
  • Poké Balls: 16 to 32
• HM moves can be forgotten at any time.
• HMs can be used without learning them as long as you meet the requirements and the Pokémon can learn the move.
• You can trade with vanilla games right from the beginning.
• Lag when entering a Pokémon Center has been removed.
• Pokémon stats are recalculated after each battle.
• The RTC has been replaced with an internal clock.
• The later-gen Exp. Share is now compatible with older versions.
• Cut trees now stay permanently removed after being cut down.
• Premier Balls are available in shops, just like in Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee.
• Items are displayed in plural when obtained in multiples.
• Berries planted on Routes 119, 120, and 123 no longer need watering and always yield the maximum amount.
• Flash remains active in areas where it was previously used.
• Pokémon from the Day Care can be retrieved directly to the PC Box.

In-Game Modes

• Easy and Challenge Modes:
  • Trainer levels adjust based on the mode: higher levels in Challenge mode and lower in Easy mode.
  • In Easy mode, enemy Pokémon have no EVs or IVs.
  • In Challenge mode, key trainers (like Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and bosses) have improved IVs, EVs, and optimized movesets, with some party changes.
• In-Game Nuzlocke Mode:
  • Runs end after defeating the Champion.
  • You can catch multiple Pokémon, but newly caught Pokémon are marked as fainted until the Champion is defeated.
• In-Game Level Caps:
  • Introduces level caps for a balanced progression.
• Extra experience:
  • Grant a bit more Exp., with extra boosts available in Nuzlocke and level cap modes.

New Options

• Instant Text Speed: Enjoy faster text display for quick gameplay.
• Blind Battle Style: Similar to Shift mode, but without revealing the opponent’s next Pokémon.
• Trainer Calls: Toggle regular trainer calls off while keeping important ones active.
• Unit System: Switch between metric and imperial units.
• Auto-Run: Run by default, with B used to walk instead.

Future Updates Planned

• Make all TMs purchasable.
• Increase BP rewards in battle facilities.
• Introduce a new key item, “Power Items,” for enhanced EV training.
• Add post-game battles and rematches for more endgame content.
• Implement Elite 4 rematches.
• Ensure all move tutors are fully reusable.
• Complete decapitalization across the entire game.
• Add support for linking sprites with Heliodor/Recharged Yellow.
• Make the Shiny Charm obtainable.
• Make the Oval Charm obtainable.
• Possibly include translations to other languages.

Bug fixes

• Lots of vanilla bug fixes, might get properly documented in the future.
  • This includes -but is not limited to- plenty of bugs with battle facilities, cloning Pokémon, issues with poké blocks, and breeding.

Changelog v1.8.0

Changes:

• Added Mystic Ticket
• Added Eon Ticket
• Added Aurora Ticket

Fixes:

• Roxanne having Spanish/English text in the wrong language option
• Follower fixes, including using Dig in Sealed Chamber, thanks merrp!
• Cancel option not showing in the party menu

Note: If you want to patch the ROM yourself, you can download the patch file from the creator’s Ko-fi (linked below).

Useful Stuff

Downloads

Note: The rebalanced version will NOT include compatibility with vanilla games or connectivity to other games. To find out the changes in the Rebalanced version click here.

Mirrors

FAQs

• Is Emerald RNG fixed?
  Yes, the RNG is fixed.
• Can I use my existing Emerald save?
  No, existing Emerald saves are not compatible.
• Does this game alter battle mechanics or encounters?
  No, battle mechanics and encounters remain the same as in vanilla Emerald.
• Does the game work with other vanilla games?
  Yes, it’s compatible with official games, and you can transfer your Pokémon to those games.
• Are shiny odds increased?
  Yes, the shiny odds are now doubled from the original, approximately 1/4,000. The system allows for an extra shiny roll while maintaining compatibility with official games.
• Does the game have cheats or do Emerald cheats work?
  No, the game does not include cheats, and Emerald cheats are not supported.

Credits

Jaizu