FireRed hack: Pokemon Firered Deluxe [20.4 - MANY CHANGES AND MORE POSTGAME THE BEST YET!]

[loser]

Discord: #firered-deluxe in https://discord.gg/7k2s3ZJVMm
My Youtube Channel (will have updates)
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DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS HACK FROM POKEHARBOR, IT'S AN OLD VERSION THAT CRASHES YOUR GAME IN SILPH CO.

Thanks for checking this hack out! This is a rom hack of Pokemon Firered that I've been working on on and off since 2020. I wanted to make the game much more balanced while being a bit harder, more diverse and more of a designed experience in general. This game was designed to be able to be able to be nuzlocked blind, though documentation exists as well. Letting the player play how they wanted was always the goal - the player can play this game many different ways. This hack goes until the champion!

Philosophically, this hack is gen 3 at heart - it lacks the physical special split, dumping of random pokemon from other regions, the fairy type, etc. The game was designed and revamped around the gen 3 experience. New pokemon and features exist, but they exist snugly into the gen 3 environment. Think of this hack as an elevated gen 3 - there are more powerful pokemon, moves, and items, however at heart it stays true to the base mechanics and design of gen 3. If you want to SEE it, @SuperMemeBroz made a trailer for it here.

Features:

• Many, many pokemon buffed to make the game balanced. - You can use any pokemon you want without it being bad.
  

  • Many pokemon have improved base stats, movepools, and typings. You can more or less use any pokemon viably that you get in this game.​
• Buffed moves: many bad moves like fire spin or cut are now good moves to have in the early/mid and sometimes late game​
• Alolan, Galarian, & Hisuian forms!
  

  • They add a bit more diversity into kanto. Also pokemon related to the originals in some way like Toedscruel, Perrserker, etc.​
• Later gen evolutions - Not only can you get Crobat in Kanto, but you can get Magmortar and Leafeon too!​
• More easily accessable & reusable move tutors​
• TM/HM Changes & Learnset changes - Pokemon get much better moves than they do originally​
• Hidden Grottos! The new HM secret power lets you expore hidden grottos which have pokemon and items.​
• Leafgreen exclusives catchable - don't feel like this is a super firered-specific game: all original 151 pokemon obtainable and more.​
• More pokemon and item diversity - you will get a lot of pokemon that you don't get in the original​
• Harder Gym Leaders/Bosses in general - this game features not only more difficult gym leaders (who use a complementary pokemon or two not in their original type) but also more mini-bosses to keep the game interesting and fun in between gym fights.​
  • Some minibosses based off other games (LGPE, Pokemon Go)​
  • No badge boosts​
• You can do fight Koga, Sabrina, and Blaine in any order! Their teams and levels adjust based on your badge count so you will always fight the right level.​
• More double battles​
• In game help menu modified to give more info about the game and essentially work as documentation
  

  • Somewhat of a WIP but provides info on the various changes in the game while also telling the player what the level caps are for nuzlockes, new bosses, etc.​
• HMs are not only delectable, but also much more viable in battle and less necessary to get to certain areas​
• Map changes and new areas - viridian forrest is a great example!​
• Just much more depth to the original game in general - see stuff like this [late game spoilers!]​
• Gym leader rematches [WIP]​
• And much more​

Screenshots

Spoiler: Videos

Me playing my game: Here or here.

Download:

Normal 204 release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18azWpGuWBg7dOvOIHyvqWD60C-DdgtTl/view?usp=sharing
No EVs 20.4: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eeR5aOFMISdACDvrqfXp2flsuzr9GVNk/view?usp=sharing
1/256 Shiny odds: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-tZZ8Y-GOno3GNaMw6CKOKrJ2plygWRy/view?usp=sharing
No EVs + 1/256 Shiny odds: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ptyaQ6bkMmS16qp6mV7Wo9vrU0zO2BwG/view?usp=sharing

Backups available here. (NOT UPDATED)

This is an IPs patch to Pokemon Firered US 1.0 - You can patch online with this online tool or by just downloading Lunar IPS. USE MGBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USE MGBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what I tested the hack with the entire time, so it will run far better than VBA. Download link here: Downloads - mGBA

This version has a complete postgame with many new boss trainers and other stuff. Definitely make sure to save a lot in case of bugs (in game and state), and if you do encounter bugs post them in this thread, DM me on discord or tag me in the pokecommunity server (my discord is @bathbwoy, display name dom).

DOCUMENTATION NOW EXISTS!
Damage Calc: https://benpark16.github.io/FRD_Ful...mgGen=3&gen=8&noSwitch=1&types=3&customPoks=1or https://xelly.ezyro.com/domhack/calc
USE THIS TO CORRECTLY IMPORT CALC SETS (pkhex reads new mons as hoenn mons and messes up on exp curves): https://partys-over.github.io/frdconvert/
manual tutorial here.
Master doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...d8V6F-hRfDak/edit?gid=331322534#gid=331322534

FAQ: Go here https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/pokemon-firered-deluxe.534402/#post-10908783

Spoiler: Old Versions

Shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7dgw...ey=ad92h2z395a0xbcfshn1jbka0&st=qy0jws7v&dl=0
Normal 20.1 Release: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lca0...ey=vh04lbto8ua8dafgal8e2kyxw&st=0gu9i4h4&dl=0
No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0jw2...ey=p2hixbp57q8gem6ocnobq4dq6&st=wz023zky&dl=0
Increased shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wce3...ey=39fc2ucu95r1mbrrx3pbh00a2&st=l6ciplp6&dl=0
Increased shiny odds + No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4od4...ey=rvsimgtytekmw4zxt1olumi4q&st=opx7joby&dl=0

Normal 20.0 Release: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jphq...ey=vtztyphyohhqtn31nht7n38wb&st=d0fsapj0&dl=0
No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5455...ey=hvs20s2u94t39ftpo13stv7zn&st=adhhu7w3&dl=0
Increased shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t76d...ey=6kpp1y1h33xpjyn11gge6pphl&st=iauap06p&dl=0
Increased shiny odds + No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p527...ey=5wwm2gc111s8iezqzjwaxnpsg&st=rldnw00g&dl=0
Increased shiny odds:
Increased shiny odds + No EVs:
12.6-Open Beta. Download here: This version goes up to the champion and elite four but has a minimally changed postgame (content will be added when I have time!)
12.5 - Dropbox or here.
10.3-Open Beta: [link 1, google drive, link 2, direct download]. Changes here
10.2-Open Beta: [link 1, google drive] [link 2, direct download]
This version fixed Electrode-h's typing and sprite.
10.1-Open Beta: [link 1, google drive] [link 2, direct download]

Credits:
SuperMemeBroz - (co-developer, as well as beta testing, youtube coverage & box art!)
BPark16 (co-developer, documentation, playtesting)
Edok92 (very good maps)
Brumeige (trainer sprites)
Lunos (goat, helped a lot)
Larryturbo (pkmn icons)
KafeiKeton (gba style alola forms)
LunaMaddalena (sprites)
WhackAHack community (sprites)
Pixelpen (maps)

HALL OF FAME
SuperMemeBroz

EggSickle

BPark16

Superstrike66

Emmy

The real ballers who hardcore nuzlocked this game successfully are here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...d8V6F-hRfDak/edit?gid=331322534#gid=331322534
If you end up playing the game, post your progress in this thread, I'd love to see feedback!

 

[SuperMemeBroz]

Fun hack would definitely recommend 👍

 

[Soulmates]

can this be played on 3DS?

 

[loser]

FAQ Post

Dude the game crashes in silph co!! What the heck!!
You're using an old version of my game (probably from pokeharbor). If you dont know how to patch a rom, then...
How do I apply an IPS patch / how do I play this? Im a noob!
Download a firered 1.0 USA rom (google for it) and then go here: https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ or here:

Patch=IPS file (you can find in the OP), Rom = The Pokemon firered 1.0 US.gba, Patcher = software you use to apply the rom changes (the patch). Lunar IPS is here but this one works too.
Do I patch the new version to the 20.1 rom?
No bruh. Get a clean firered 1.0 us rom and dont use the crashy version.
The game keeps resetting when I do that!
Then you have the wrong rom. Make sure it's USA 1.0. You probably got 1.1.
Will this work on ___ emulator? Or ___ modded console? Or my blah blah blah?
I don't know. I have played on MGBA which is good and delta which is good too. If anyone wants to test it on other emulators or modded systems, let me know if it works or doesn't work. I'll update this section with it. On a computer just download mgba.
Does this hack have the physical special split? Or the fairy type?
No. It's gen 3 mechanics with a few later moves added (usually exclusive moves, like exeggutor-alola dragonhammer)
How do I evolve seadra/onix/magmar/scyther/whatever?
New evolutions are done by item. You can get them in the new market in fuchisa city. Just save before you talk to people there, it has crashed before and should be fine in newer versions but not positive.
Can I get infinite rare candies?
Yes. Viridian City mart talk to the dude in the green.
Is there documentation of all pokemon changes?
It's a work in progress. WE DO NOW! It's here.
Does this hack have a postgame?
It's vanilla at the moment. I'll get to it when I can. YEP! Some gameplay of it can be found here.
Is there an EXP share or EXP all?
There's an exp share in vermillion city. No exp all and it's a simple gen 3 exp share.
Can I change my pokemon's ability/nature/ivs?
No, unless you use pkhex.
Can I use PKHEX?
Changing pokemon with different EXP Curves is something I don't reccomend (aka most new pokemon). But yeah you can, I prefer to view pokemon rather than change. Don't open items it deletes stuff!How do I use the Secret Power HM?
I explain it here.
When's the next update coming out?
Soon. Not gonna give a date because we keep tweaking the game and we don't wanna give false hope. IDK!

 

[erpster8]

does this game have the updated Repel system from BW, where after using a Repel (and having more than one of them) the game prompts to use another one?
I know for sure this person's hack has the BW Repel system implemented

 

[loser]

does this game have the updated Repel system from BW, where after using a Repel (and having more than one of them) the game prompts to use another one?
I know for sure this person's hack has the BW Repel system implemented

Yes

 

[Hachimanz99]

This hack doesnt have fairy type?

 

[loser]

This hack doesnt have fairy type?

it doesnt. gen 3 mechanics

 

[Az'rael]

This is exactly what I was looking for, tysm!

 

[Almeida_]

After completing it, I have to say I loved it. I love the third generation and its mechanics, and I especially liked the variety of types you've implemented.

The only negative I found was that Tauros doesn't change with a Palsui Stone. Otherwise, I haven't encountered any bugs

 

[daicahuyoi]

Can i evole pokemon requied trade in this version ?

 

[loser]

Can i evole pokemon requied trade in this version ?

yeah check the documentation

 

[loser]

hey guys ima level with yall, a newer and very complete version is coming soonish - dev team had different ways of balancing trainers, which led to a somewhat clunky experience when i was testing - some random trainers would be free and some would be way too hard. the team is working to flatten the difficulty so the spike doesn't exist by a trainer by trainer basis. however, for the tryhards out there, at some point there will be a seperate release of this game that is significantly harder, so stay tuned with that.

i had a slightly more updated version of the current public release on my youtube where i soul linked the game with my friend - check it out if you want and sub to my channel for updates on the hack. i decided to release this version right now just because why not. i don't exactly know when the "final" version of this game is coming out and i'd rather people play a slightly newer version than an older version.

12.6 can be found here on dropbox or the direct download.

the documentation is a bit of a mess - im not gonna pretend thats up to me.

if you care about this game and aren't in the discord, join dat: https://discord.gg/7k2s3ZJVMm

TL;DR slightly newer version is better than a slightly older version, big changes will come soon ish.

 

[Soulmates]

hey guys ima level with yall, a newer and very complete version is coming soonish - dev team had different ways of balancing trainers, which led to a somewhat clunky experience when i was testing - some random trainers would be free and some would be way too hard. the team is working to flatten the difficulty so the spike doesn't exist by a trainer by trainer basis. however, for the tryhards out there, at some point there will be a seperate release of this game that is significantly harder, so stay tuned with that.

i had a slightly more updated version of the current public release on my youtube where i soul linked the game with my friend - check it out if you want and sub to my channel for updates on the hack. i decided to release this version right now just because why not. i don't exactly know when the "final" version of this game is coming out and i'd rather people play a slightly newer version than an older version.

12.6 can be found here on dropbox or the direct download.

the documentation is a bit of a mess - im not gonna pretend thats up to me.

if you care about this game and aren't in the discord, join dat: https://discord.gg/7k2s3ZJVMm

TL;DR slightly newer version is better than a slightly older version, big changes will come soon ish.

getting an error w/ Direct Download that says Potential Risk. i KINDA don't want to risk my laptop getting a virus. any way you can figure out why that's happening?

 

[loser]

getting an error w/ Direct Download that says Potential Risk. i KINDA don't want to risk my laptop getting a virus. any way you can figure out why that's happening?

my bad, the dropbox link didn't actually embed (it was in op tho). it's here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5m2w...ey=jnbpfp7x6zvrg6b00eorog1m2&st=shqal5pj&dl=0

my website is http instead of https so some browsers/antivirus/whatever dont like it, it's simply the same ips file from dropbox

 

[loser]

HI GUYS WE ARE OFFICIALLY OUT OF BETA! VERSION 20.0, THE POSTGAME UPDATE IS FINALLY HERE!

I apologize to people for the wait.

For those that don't know, this hack isn't simply just adding the postgame. It has many, many gameplay and balancing changes. It's not completely incomparable to previous versions, but it's simply very different. There's too many to changes name. One of the changes I will name though is that you can now get infinite repels/full restore/pp max/money by talking to the guy in the viridian mart if you want to play the game fast - I recommend this if you're playing with no speedup. Some gym leader gameplay can be found here (shoutouts drew peacock).

---> I'm gonna have some content, whether that be a recap, tier list, updates etc. on my youtube. SUB TO MY YOUTUBE IF YOU CARE ABOUT THIS HACK! <---

Let me know if there's bugs or issues and stuff IN THE DISCORD.

Thank you to everyone who's checked this game out and played it. This is just one firered difficulty hack out of a million, but I did put 5 years of effort into it. Big thank you to my co-developers SMBZ and BPark16. Could not have even come close to this point of the hack without them. This shouldn't be the final version but is the biggest update I'll drop, probably.

The downloads are here:
Normal 20.0 Release: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jphq...ey=vtztyphyohhqtn31nht7n38wb&st=d0fsapj0&dl=0
No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5455...ey=hvs20s2u94t39ftpo13stv7zn&st=adhhu7w3&dl=0
Increased shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t76d...ey=6kpp1y1h33xpjyn11gge6pphl&st=iauap06p&dl=0
Increased shiny odds + No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p527...ey=5wwm2gc111s8iezqzjwaxnpsg&st=rldnw00g&dl=0

These are IPs patches. You need your own rom which you can find by looking up "pokemon firered squirrels 1.0" or something. If it goes to the title screen and resets it's because you used a 1.1 one and not 1.0. My FAQ is here - if you're confused on something, read it. If you're still confused, join the discord.

Old saves might be compatible - you can try. I don't know for sure.

 

[loser]

Hey yall there were a few small issues with the version I just released so we fixed them.

20.1 is now here (earlier than expected):
Normal 20.1 Release: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lca0...ey=vh04lbto8ua8dafgal8e2kyxw&st=0gu9i4h4&dl=0
No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0jw2...ey=p2hixbp57q8gem6ocnobq4dq6&st=wz023zky&dl=0
Increased shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wce3...ey=39fc2ucu95r1mbrrx3pbh00a2&st=l6ciplp6&dl=0
Increased shiny odds + No EVs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4od4...ey=rvsimgtytekmw4zxt1olumi4q&st=opx7joby&dl=0

Backups available here.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

If this isn't the final version, what else do you want to add to this ROM hack?

 

[loser]

If this isn't the final version, what else do you want to add to this ROM hack?

in an ideal world, every trainer you fight has decent to good to great ivs (as you progress thru the game) and decent to good movesets. this, bugfixes and balance changes to the op/worst pokemon are probably it.

 

[loser]

Hey guys there were a few bugs/issues so 20.2 is here!

Regular: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/iqnb...ey=iedrohr0f2e8a6iysv4fehc3f&st=sj45y0ih&dl=0
EVless shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eywc...ey=d4s9zru9429t8ax138pr6syeo&st=u1537xy9&dl=0
EVless: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zcm8...ey=okgy6fpvf34v64sxwjqxgn7c4&st=lvrqy0e2&dl=0
Shiny odds: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7dgw...ey=ad92h2z395a0xbcfshn1jbka0&st=qy0jws7v&dl=0