Pokemon FireRed Deluxe

Download Pre-Patched Pokemon FireRed Deluxe GBA ROM Hack

• Creator: loser
• Version: v12.5 (Open Beta)
• Hack of: FireRed
• Updated: January 13, 2025
• Language: English
• Status:  This version goes up to the champion and elite four but has a minimally changed postgame (content will be added when the author has time!)

Pokemon FireRed Deluxe is a GBA Rom Hack by loser based on Pokemon Fire Red in English. It was last updated on January 13, 2025, and is now available to download.

Description

This is a Pokémon FireRed ROM hack with the goal of making the game more balanced, challenging, and fun while keeping it flexible for different playstyles. It’s designed to be challenging enough for a Nuzlocke run, but you can play it however you like.

The hack stays true to the feel of Gen 3, without features like the physical/special split, Fairy type, or Pokémon from other regions. New Pokémon, moves, and items have been added, but everything fits within the Gen 3 style and mechanics.

Features

• Many Pokémon have been buffed to make the game more balanced. You can use any Pokémon you like without it being subpar.
• Improved base stats, movepools, and typings for many Pokémon, ensuring all are viable in gameplay.
• Buffed moves: Formerly weak moves like Fire Spin or Cut are now much more useful in the early, mid, and sometimes late game.
• Alolan, Galarian, and Hisuian forms are included, adding diversity to Kanto. Related Pokémon like Toedscruel and Perrserker also make an appearance.
• Later-generation evolutions are available: Obtain evolutions like Crobat, Magmortar, and Leafeon within Kanto.
• Easily accessible and reusable Move Tutors.
• TM/HM changes and improved learnsets ensure Pokémon have better moves than in the original.
• Hidden Grottos: Use the new HM Secret Power to explore hidden grottos containing items and Pokémon.
• LeafGreen exclusives are catchable, and all 151 original Pokémon and more are obtainable.
• Enhanced Pokémon and item diversity: Encounter many Pokémon and items not present in the original.
• Harder Gym Leaders and Bosses: Gym Leaders now include complementary Pokémon outside their type. Additionally, mini-bosses keep gameplay engaging between gym battles.
• Mini-bosses inspired by other games (e.g., LGPE, Pokémon GO).
• Non-linear Gym Progression: Fight Koga, Sabrina, and Blaine in any order, with their teams scaling based on badge count.
• More double battles for strategic variety.
• Enhanced in-game Help Menu: Provides information about game changes, level caps for Nuzlockes, and new bosses.
• HMs are more viable in battle and less necessary for progression.
• Map changes and new areas, such as a revamped Viridian Forest, add depth to exploration.
• Gym Leader rematches (work-in-progress).
• And much more!

Game Progress

This version includes the main game up to the Elite Four, but the postgame is only partially finished and will be updated later. It’s a public beta, so some content is still in progress.

Game Versions

• 1/256 Shiny Odds: This version changes the shiny odds to 1 in 256, making shinies easier to find while still rare. The original game keeps the odds at 1 in 8192, but this patch offers players a more accessible shiny hunting experience if desired.
• No EVs Patch: This version removes EVs from the game, offering a more challenging experience, especially for Nuzlocke runs. Without EVs, battles become more balanced, eliminating stat advantages gained through extensive training.

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Useful Stuff

Downloads

Credits

loser (Creator)

SuperMemeBroz – (co-developer, as well as beta testing, youtube coverage & box art!)
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)
BPark16 (documentation, playtesting)