Pokemon Blasting Off/Team Rocket Version GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Blasting Off Version, also known as Team Rocket Version, is a unique Pokémon FireRed ROM hack where the player abandons the role of a traditional Pokémon Trainer and instead joins Team Rocket.
The project was ultimately discontinued due to lack of time and motivation from the developer. However, all story concepts, patches, and resources were released into the public domain, allowing anyone to reuse or build upon them freely.
Despite being unfinished, the hack is widely regarded as having strong narrative potential, particularly for fans interested in villain-perspective Pokémon stories.
Story Overview
You have just turned 18 years old, and instead of becoming a Pokémon Trainer, you are recruited into Team Rocket as a grunt.
To ensure your compliance:
- You are forced to give up your old Pokémon
- You are given a “better replacement”
- Giovanni is preparing his Lake of Rage Radio Wave experiment
- Your mother is incapacitated to prevent interference
As you rise through Team Rocket’s ranks, the story expands far beyond Kanto and Johto.
After the events of Johto:
- Team Magma and Team Aqua have been defeated
- Team Rocket has fully recovered and grown stronger than ever
- Team Rocket invades Hoenn, taking control of the Battle Frontier
- Pokémon are stolen from the world’s strongest trainers
- Team Rocket advances toward Devon Corporation, now rivaling Silph Co.
Eventually, you rise to the rank of Executive, where your final battle may decide the fate of Team Rocket itself.
Key Features
- Play as a Team Rocket Member: The player joins Team Rocket instead of becoming a standard Pokémon Trainer.
- Villain-Centered Storyline: The narrative follows Team Rocket’s rise to power rather than their defeat.
- Forced Starter Replacement: The player gives up their original Pokémon and receives a Team Rocket–approved replacement.
- Johto-to-Hoenn Continuation: The story expands beyond Johto into a full Team Rocket takeover of Hoenn.
- Battle Frontier Invasion: Team Rocket captures the Battle Frontier and steals Pokémon from elite trainers.
- Corporate Takeover Plot: Devon Corporation becomes a major target due to its massive influence.
- Rank Progression System: The player rises through Team Rocket ranks, eventually becoming an Executive.
- Branching Final Outcome: Winning or losing the final major battle determines Team Rocket’s fate.
- Double Battle Climaxes: Planned major double battles against iconic characters like Red, Chris, Steven, and others.
- Open Resource Policy: All story ideas, patches, and assets are released into the public domain.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Incomplete storyline and scripting
- Unfinished maps and events
- Balance and progression issues
- General instability due to discontinued development
Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: dragonite trainer
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Pokémon Blasting Off finished?A: No. The project was discontinued before completion.
Q: Can I use the story or assets for my own hack?
A: Yes. All content has been released into the public domain.
Q: Do I need to credit the original creator?
A: Credit is appreciated but not required.
Q: Will the original developer return to this project?
A: Possibly in the future, but there are no active plans.
Q: What makes this hack unique?
A: You play entirely from Team Rocket’s perspective and experience their rise to power rather than their defeat.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
Legal Disclaimer
All content referenced on this page belongs to its respective owners.
This site does not host or distribute copyrighted game files.
Any content will be removed upon request by the rightful owner.
){kind=link}