Pokemon Elysium

Download Pre-Patched Pokemon Elysium GBA ROM Hack

• Creator: BlKaiser
• Version: 2.2.0 in Two Parts
• Hack of: FireRed
• Updated: November 25, 2024
• Language: English
• Status: Completed

Pokemon Elysium is a GBA ROM Hack by BlKaiser based on Pokemon Fire Red in English. And it is now available to download. It was last updated on November 25, 2024.

Description

This is a lore-focused Fire Red hack designed for casual players. It was developed several years ago, with ongoing content additions and fixes until recently. Therefore, don’t anticipate modern features. It can be time-consuming, especially if you thoroughly explore everything and engage in various side quests. The game is divided into two parts, labeled A and B. You’ll need to use save states to transition your progress from Part A to Part B (detailed instructions can be found below in the “Playing Part B” section).

In terms of the story, the game comprises a prologue, four chapters, and a brief epilogue. In regards to difficulty, it offers a greater challenge compared to traditional Pokémon games, though most players should not encounter significant difficulty in completing it.

Synopsis

This game follows the journey of a 16-year-old girl hailing from the serene island of Crysta. Her aspiration is to attain the title of Pokémon Champion, vying for one of the coveted eight positions in the finals held on the enigmatic island of Elysium. Little does she know, an ancient malevolent force, orchestrating a scheme that has been in motion for over a century, threatens not just her and her companions but the entire world itself.

Playing Part B

When prompted by the game, you will need to use your most recent save file (saving state) to continue the story in Part B. Depending on your emulator, you may need to rename or relocate a file to a different folder.

In terms of the storyline, you must transition to the new ROM after boarding the ship known as S.S. CHALLENGER. This should occur after you have obtained all 8 badges and participated in the initial rounds of the championship at Battle Colosseum.

Features

• A mix of Pokemon, moves, and types up until Pokémon X and Y. Gen I, II, and III mostly but there’s a good number of Pokémon from the next generations like Hippopotas, Garchomp, or Galvantula (Check the online Excel file for the full list of obtainable Pokémon)
• Fairy Type-Pokémon & Moves (replacing old ones)
• Physical-Special Split
• A very few story-only related fakemon and fake moves
• Several Regions to explore.
• Side quests that reward you with rare Pokémon, moves, or special items.
• This game comprises two parts, namely the Main Game (A) and the Finale (B).

The Main Game unfolds primarily in the Rhea region, which serves as the central focus of the game, along with a smaller region named Savahnn. This section of the story encompasses Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3. The prologue, on the other hand, transpires on the idyllic island of Crysta.

The climax of the game predominantly occurs in several key locations, including the enigmatic island of Elysium, aboard a cruise ship, and a series of islands referred to as the Therian Islands. This segment is central to Chapter 4 of the narrative.

What to do

• Use save states to preserve your progress instead of relying on the game’s built-in save function. This method allows you to transfer your progress to Part B seamlessly. (In Visual Boy Advance, you can achieve this by pressing SHIFT+F1 to save an instance as a .sgm file)
• For an added challenge, consider switching the Battle Style to “SET.”

What NOT to do

• Don’t get hung up on completing the Pokédex. You can’t catch all the Pokémon, the focus of this ROM Hack is the story.
• Do not release Pokémon that were given to you for obvious story reasons, as this may lead to the game being soft-locked. Only release Pokémon that you have personally caught using a Poké Ball.

Known Issues/Bugs

• At a certain point in the game, you will softlock if you release an obtainable Lapras before obtaining HM Surf. In very, very rare occasions, the player’s sprite (may) suddenly messes up. This can be quickly fixed by entering or exiting a building or cave or using FLY. This has been fixed but there’s still a very small chance you may encounter that bug.
• Sometimes in the player’s reflection palette on the water.

Please be mindful that there may be occasional spelling or language errors within the game, as English is not the creator’s native language.

Changelog

Version 2.2.0

• The ending has been changed, introducing a new unique battle section and altered story resolutions for some characters. This new scene is based on a piece of lore that I always wanted to make more prominent in the game’s story.
• The EXP. Share has been tweaked. Now, the Pokemon holding it will gain full EXP even if it doesn’t participate in battle.
• A new feature has been added allowing repeatable trainer battles on specific routes by trading Heart Scales in the PokeCenter
• The game’s balance has been adjusted, particularly to reduce the level gap after the 6th badge. Grinding should now be minimal or entirely unnecessary with this update.
• Overworld sprites have been improved to make the game feel more unique, and some characters now have completely new sprites (like the 7th Gym Leader or the Pirate Arena Champion).
• Several minor bugs -mostly graphical- have been fixed (like one in several optional caves in Elysium Island).
• Minor dialogue changes. (i.e Made the 3rd puzzle on Eerie’s dark tower make more sense, etc)
• A guide for the game’s major sidequests has been added.

Version 2.1.0

• Fixed the English of the game (most of it at least).
• Visual overworld improvements
• Changes in the game’s level curve aim to reduce grinding and encourage exploration. Made the game easier since it’s story-focused.
• TMs are now reusable but limited, offering 7, 5, or 3 uses for each one you acquire.
• Adding Move Releaners/Deleters in several areas of the game in Part B.
• Rare Candies purchase is available right at the end of the game before the final battles.
• Changes in several Pokemon’s movesets
• Players can travel back and forth to Amira Isles even after completing the main mission in that area.
• Fixed a bug where the players enter the casino screen near the end of the game.
• Fixed a bug here the game warps the player into a cave after the end of the game.
• In the epilogue, a bug was fixed where the player can fly back to the Refugee Camp.
• Fixed the catch rates for some Pokemon that were uncatchable.

Screenshots

Useful Stuff

Downloads

Mirrors

Previous Versions

Credits

BlKaiser

• Diegoisawesome for their XSE Scripting Tutorial
• Haven1433 for HexManiacAdvance (godlike tool)
• Alistair for various Tilesets
• LU-HO’s for the Advanced Map
• HackMew for XSE and Advanced Trainer
• Rangi for TileMap Studio
• Silver314 for YAPE
• Kurapika for G3T
• D-Trogh for Nameless Tile Map Editor
• Link12552 for Nameless Sprite Editor
• karatekid552 for Pokemon Gen.3 Hacking Suite
• The Contributors of Gen VI and V: DS-Style 64×64 Pokemon Sprite Resource on Pokecommunity
• MrDollSteak’s Sugimori Palettes: The DS-style 64×64 Pokémon Sprite Resource
• thedarkdragon11’s DS-style Gen VII and Beyond Pokémon Sprite Repository in 64×64
• Doesn’tKnowHowToPlay for PSS
• Kimonas for OWM
• Unknown poster’s guide here on Pokecommunity for helping me create custom moves (didn’t found the post/poster, will update)
• u/Grazerous and Jex for playtesting and instructions about how to patch Part B on iOS.
• My cousin and my brother for playtesting