Pokemon Alternate Evolutions GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Alternate Evolutions is a concept-driven FireRed ROM hack that focuses on reimagining Pokémon evolution lines. Instead of following the traditional evolution paths, many Pokémon can evolve into unexpected or branching forms, encouraging experimentation and discovery.
The game keeps the original FireRed story and region intact, while heavily modifying Pokémon data, encounters, trainers, and difficulty. The hack is intentionally challenging and designed for players who enjoy discovering mechanics on their own.
Story Overview
The main storyline is unchanged from Pokémon FireRed.
You journey through the Kanto region, challenge Gym Leaders, dismantle Team Rocket, and aim to defeat the Elite Four.
While the plot remains familiar, the Pokémon you encounter—and what they can evolve into—are anything but standard, making even veteran players rethink team-building decisions.
Key Features
- Features 272 Pokémon from Generations I–V
- Around 40 evolution lines feature alternate or branching evolutions
Many Pokémon have:
- Rebalanced Base Stat Totals
- Updated Gen IV/V–style movesets
- New or changed abilities, including Dream World abilities
- Revised type combinations (e.g., Geodude is now pure Rock-type)
- All fully evolved Pokémon are viable, encouraging diverse team choices
- Starters are Chikorita, Charmander, and Squirtle
- Core FireRed plot remains untouched
- Grass has been added to several cities for additional encounters
- All areas accessible before the Elite Four have been edited
- Only the first three Sevii Islands are available
- Includes a brand-new side quest:
- Starts in Pewter City
- Concludes after the Elite Four
- Rewards players with a powerful and worthwhile prize
- All trainers have custom-built teams
Many routes and caves include at least one “boss trainer”
- Smarter AI
- Better movesets
- Item usage
- Some trainers are hidden and reward exploration
- Two additional trainers appear in the postgame
- Difficulty is intentionally high and balanced around strategic play
All Gym Leaders:
- Use full teams of six Pokémon
- Carry items such as Potions and held items
- Gym Leader levels and typings are carefully structured to prevent extreme over- or under-leveling
- Gary (Rival) dynamically changes his team across battles, reflecting actual progression
- Giovanni has been heavily reworked and now uses full teams in all encounters
Known Bugs & Issues
- No major bugs reported in version 3
- Due to the hack’s age, minor balance quirks may exist
- Save compatibility with earlier versions is not guaranteed
Screenshots
Download Links
Documentation
Developer Information
Developer / Team: TheEdgeOfForever
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: tapatalk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hack finished?No. While version 3 is fully playable, Pokémon Alternate Evolutions should be considered unfinished and unlikely to receive further updates.
Does the story change?
No. The story follows standard Pokémon FireRed events.
How hard is the game?
The hack is intentionally difficult. Gym Leaders, rivals, and boss trainers are designed to challenge experienced players.
Are alternate evolutions obvious?
No. Many are intentionally hidden to encourage exploration and experimentation.
Can this be Nuzlocked?
Yes—but it is strongly recommended only for experienced players.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A clean Pokémon FireRed ROM
- Pokémon Alternate Evolutions IPS patch
- LunarIPS (or equivalent patching tool)
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