Frequently Asked Questions

  • My question isn't in the FAQs. Where can I give feedback, or report an issue?

    • If you have any other questions or feedback, please drop a message on the Pokécommunity thread. Thanks :)

  • Does this include Pokémon from Gen 3 and later?

    • Generally, no. The game includes Gen 1 and Gen 2 Pokémon.

    The only other Pokémon available are evolutions and pre-evolutions added from Gen 3 to Gen 9.

    Regional formes of Gen 1 and Gen 2 Pokémon are available in the post-game.

  • Does this game include the Fairy type?

    • Yes, this ROM hack includes Gen 9 mechanica, including the Fairy type.

    All Pokémon have their typings updated to the Gen 9 standard. This means that Clefairy is Fairy-type, and that Azumarill is Water-type and Fairy-type.

  • Are there mega-evolutions/z-moves/dynamax/tera-types?

    • No!

  • Does the game require use of HMs?

    • Yes, but there are a couple of features to make this less onerous than in the base games.

    There is now a move deleter in each town's PokéCenter. HM moves also have been altered slightly, to improve their usability in battles, and to differentiate them from other HM and TM moves:

    • Cut is now a 40 base power, 95 accuracy Bug move that lowers opponent defence by 1 stage.
    • Flash is now a Fairy type move with 65 base power, 85 accuracy, and 50% chance to lower opponent accuracy by 1 stage.
    • Rock Smash is now a 40 base power, 95 accuracy Fighting move that lowers opponent Defence by 1 stage.
    • Strength is now a 40 base power move, which raises Attack by 1 stage.

    Fly, Surf, Waterfall, and Dive are unchanged.

  • How do I delete HM moves? Where is the move deleter?

    • There is an HM move deleter present in each PokéCenter, usually next to the PC.

  • How do I trigger trade-evolutions, like Kadabra, or Scyther?

    • Trade evolutions can be triggered using the Linking Cord item. Trade-items (like Metal Coat) can be used from the bag, like evolution stones.

  • Where can I find <evolution item>?
    • ItemLocations
    Link Cord (x 5)Route 115, Lilycove, Route 121, Trick House (x 2)
    King's Rock (x 2)Mossdeep, Underwater R126
    Leaf Stone (x 5)Shard collectors (x 2), Route 119, Route 123, Trick House
    Sun Stone (x 3)Mossdeep, Route 115, Mauville
    Moon Stone (x 5)Meteor Falls, Trick House, Mt Pyre, Granite Cave, Route 120
    Metal Coat (x 2)Granite Cave, Route 113
    Fire Stone (x 4)Shard collectors (x 3), Fiery Path, Trick House
    Ice Stone (x 3)Route 119, Safari Zone ext (x 2)
    Thunder Stone (x 3)Shard collectors (x 2), New Mauville, Trick House
    Water Stone (x 4)Shard collectors (x 2), Route 127, Abandoned Ship, Trick House
    MagmarizerMagma Hideout
    ElectirizerAqua Hideout
    ProtectorVictory Road
    Razor FangVictory Road
    Razor Claw (x 2)Route 113, Safari Zone ext
    Peat BlockVictory Road
    Dragon ScaleUnderwater R124
    Black AuguriteSafari Zone
    Dusk Stone (x 2)Trick House reward (level 6), Victory Road
    Shiny Stone (x 1)Mt Pyre
    Oval StoneRoute 117
    UpgradeNew Mauville
    Dubious DiscMossdeep Space Center
    Galarica CuffSafari Zone extension
    Galarica WreathSafari Zone extension
  • Where can I find Heart Scales?

    • Heart Scale locations are the same as in the original game (e.g. in Underwater Route 127). They can also be found as held-items on wild Remoraid.

  • Where can I find ability-changing items, like Ability Patch or Ability Capsule?

    • You can obtain 2 Ability Capsules: one for completing the 2nd Trick House puzzle, and another in the Aqua Hideout.

    You can obtain 2 Ability Patches: one by defeating the Winstrate Family (Route 111), and another in the Trick House (puzzle 7).

  • At what level does <Pokémon> learn <move>?

    • This ROM hack uses Gen 9 learnsets.

    A few additional changes from the Gen 9 movesets have been made to the starters' learnsets:

    • Totodile line now learns a few more physical water moves: Aqua Jet (level 19), Aqua Cutter (level 27), Wave Crash (level 57).
    • Chikorita line learns Growth at level 20.
    • For the Cyndaquil line, some moves are learned at an earlier level than in Gen 9.

    Because Gen 9 learnsets tend to skew towards higher levels, the move relearner will teach moves will be learned at a higher level, depending on how many badges you have.

  • Which moves are available via TM?

    • The base list of TMs is the same as in the original game.

    3 additional TMs have been added for Ice Punch, Thunder Punch and Fire Punch. There can be obtained at the Mauville Game Corner.

  • Which move tutors are available?

    • The move tutors have been updated slightly from the original game, but are still found in the original locations. Each move tutor will teach you the move for the first time for free. Any subsequent visits require a payment. The location of each move tutor and the price for additional visits is listed below:

    LocationMovePrice
    Slateport CitySwagger1000
    Mauville CityRollout1000
    Verdanturf TownMud-Slap*800
    Lavaridge TownCounter1200
    Fallarbor TownSleep Talk1000
    Fortree CitySubstitute2000
    Lilycove CityRock Slide2000
    Mossdeep CitySwords Dance2500
    Sootopolis CityDouble Edge1500
    Pacifidlog TownExplosion1500

    * = Mud-Slap's base power has been increased to 35.

  • How do I get <HM or Key Item>?

    • All the Key Items, HMs and story beats are the same as in the original game.

    If you find yourself stuck, you can use tips or walkthroughs for the base game to help you progress.

  • Is there a way to change a Pokémon's nature in the game?

    • Not now, but maybe in a future version.

  • Is there an IV/EV checker?

    • No.

  • Are regional formes included?

    • Regional formes are available in the post-game.

  • Can I play the Battle Tents/Battle Frontier?

    • The Battle Frontier, and the Battle Tents have been updated to use valid Gen 1 and Gen 2 Pokémon, and their evolutions.

    However, movesets have not been optimised and these parts of the game may not be as challenging or rewarding as in the original game!

  • Do I have to battle Bugsy and the Johto Gym Leaders?

    • No.

    The Johto Gym Leader battles (unlocked by defeating Bugsy in Petalburg Woods) have been added for players who want an extra challenge.

    These battles are completely optional and are not required to complete the game.

  • Is there a Discord server?

    • Nope.